Garden Dilemmas, Delights & Discoveries, Ask Mary Stone, New Jersey Garden blog
Rescue dog Jolee stands on an autumn woodland trail facing a hanging ghost and a large green dragon at Mohican Outdoor Center in Blairstown, NJ.

Haunted Trails and the Comfort of Trees

A peaceful autumn walk at Mohican Outdoor Center turns spooky when Jolee encounters Halloween creatures and a masked visitor. Beyond the laughter, Catfish Pond offers tender memories and a reminder that nature helps us find joy when life feels a little scary.
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scary halloween goblins and ghosts hiding behind rocks in a front yard

Halloween in the Garden

Hello Fellow Readers, I enjoy Halloween enthusiasts who decorate their homes as if it were Christmas with purple and orange lights, cobwebs and spiders. Even smoke machines reminiscent of the disco days. I came upon a house during a walk with Miss Ellie who barked a warning which she
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