The state’s location between New York and Philadelphia made it a battleground for both the Continental and British armies. Even before the war, Colonial New Jersey was a contested space.

The state’s residents have time to reflect, and get mad. Credit...Bryan Anselm for The New York Times ... notice the garden growing, the situation feels unnatural. It is an anti-Jersey.

The New Jersey Division ... the Gardens of The Garden State landing page serves as a resource for planning trips to these destinations. Users can find details on bloom times, growing seasons, ...