The Red Dragon Growers

🌱 Free Seed Giveaway Reminder 🌱

A gentle reminder to our growing community — the free seed giveaway is still open, but it won’t be forever. This is my way of sharing seeds, hope, and resilience in uncertain times, and I’d love for them to land in good hands.

🗓 Giveaway ends January 31, 2026

If you haven’t entered yet (or want to revisit the details), watch the full video here: 👉 https://youtu.be/kJlbzxdy_E0?si=P3-7D...

Thank you for being part of a community that values pollinators, green space, food sovereignty, and the quiet power of planting seeds for the future — literally and symbolically. 🌿💚

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 2

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This morning, construction crews behind my home began loud siding work at 7 a.m. on a Saturday. Our township ordinance clearly states that construction noise is not permitted before 8 a.m. on Saturdays — a rule meant to protect the wellbeing and quiet enjoyment of every resident.

I’m choosing not to report this incident. I’m offering grace today, in the spirit of forgiveness and understanding. We’re all human, and mistakes happen. But I’m also staying fully aware of what’s going on, and if this happens again, I will report it through the proper channels. Boundaries matter, and these regulations exist for a reason.

Noise at dawn can be intensely disruptive, especially for those recovering from illness, managing chronic pain, parenting young children, caring for elders, or working to regulate their nervous system. Quiet mornings are not a luxury — they are a basic component of health and human dignity.

This post is not about blame. It’s about respect. Respect for residents, respect for the environment, and respect for the laws of our town. Construction companies working here should honor the same ordinances the rest of us live by.

My hope is that we move toward more mindful development practices — ones that consider the people who already live here and the impact noise has on mental health, physical wellness, and the peaceful fabric of our community.

Forgiveness today. Accountability tomorrow, if needed. Peace and awareness going forward.

1 month ago | [YT] | 3

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For over a year, I’ve been documenting the stormwater and drainage issues in the new development behind my home. The photos I’m sharing were taken during ordinary rain events — not floods, not storms, just normal rainfall.

What you’re seeing is persistent pooling and sheet flow in the exact location where the approved engineering plans show a graded swale intended to direct water into Stormwater Basins G1 and G2.

But not all the water reaches the basins.

Instead, it repeatedly spreads across multiple lots, ponds near the silt fence, and in one instance poured directly into an open foundation before the house was finished. After construction, the same drainage problem continued — which means the grading is not functioning as designed.

📍 This isn’t speculation — it’s documented with videos, photos, and the official site plan.

🌿 The Environmental Context

The property behind my home contains extensive wetlands and hydric soils. The NJDEP notification I received confirms that the landowner applied for:
• Freshwater Wetlands General Permits
• Freshwater Wetlands Transition Area Waivers
• Flood Hazard Area Verification
• Flood Hazard Area Individual Permits

The attached Field Delineated Wetlands Map shows just how sensitive this land is. When forest and wetlands are cleared, the hydrology must be engineered with precision — or the entire system breaks.

That is what we’re seeing now.

🏗️ The Key Discovery: Who Actually Owns the Land?

For months, most of us assumed Ryan Homes (NVR, Inc.) owned this development because they are the public-facing builder. But the official records tell a different story.

The land is not owned by Ryan Homes.

It is owned by:
• Monroe Development Associates, LLC, and
• M & M Sicklerville, LLC (based on 2024–2025 township resolutions)

These are the entities responsible for:
• Site grading
• Drainage installation
• Stormwater basin construction
• Wetlands compliance
• Hydrologic controls
• Erosion and sediment management

Ryan Homes is only the builder.
They construct houses on pads that other entities engineer and control.

This is one of the biggest misconceptions in most new developments.

⚠️ Why This Matters

If the landowner is responsible for the drainage and wetlands compliance, and the drainage system is already failing during early construction, then:
• NJDEP needs to ensure wetlands aren’t being impacted
• Gloucester County Soil Conservation District must inspect grading and silt fence conditions
• Township engineers must verify that development matches the approved plan
• Homebuyers deserve to know what’s happening
• The landowner, not the builder, is responsible for correcting the issues

This is why I’ve submitted documentation to all relevant agencies and will continue to follow up.

📬 About the Letter I Received

Recently, I received a letter from NVR/Ryan Homes’ General Counsel accusing me of “trespassing on properties we own.”

However, public land records, NJDEP filings, and township resolutions all show that NVR does not own the lots in question. Ownership rests with Monroe Development Associates, LLC and M & M Sicklerville LLC.

I am sharing this because everyone deserves clarity, and because no one should be intimidated out of documenting visible environmental concerns on or near their own property.

🌎 Why I’m Posting This Publicly

This is not political.
This is not personal.
This is about the land, the water, and the future families who will live here.

My goal is simple:

To make sure the wetlands are protected, the drainage is done correctly, and no homeowner ends up with a flooded yard or a mold problem that could have been prevented.

I have always tried to document everything respectfully, factually, and with integrity. I’ll continue to do so — not out of conflict, but out of responsibility.

More updates will follow as the agencies review the material and respond.

🔒 Disclaimer

The information shared here is based on publicly available documents (NJDEP notices, township resolutions, wetlands maps, and land records) and my own photographic documentation of visible site conditions. This post reflects my personal observations and opinions for community awareness and environmental education. I am not alleging any legal violations or wrongdoing by any individual or entity.

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1 month ago | [YT] | 4

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I want to share some more important information that helps explain why I’ve been documenting stormwater failures, erosion, and runoff at the Acorn Lane development.

The Environmental Protection Agency has previously taken enforcement action against NVR, Inc., the parent company of Ryan Homes, for repeated violations of the Clean Water Act at 65 construction sites across New Jersey and New York.

According to the EPA’s findings, these violations included:
• Beginning construction without proper stormwater permits
• Failing to install or maintain basic erosion and sediment controls
• Allowing muddy, sediment-laden water to leave the construction site
• Ignoring permit requirements designed to protect wetlands and waterways

These are exactly the types of failures already visible at Acorn Lane in my videos and photos—overtopped silt fencing, deep erosion channels, sediment-rich runoff after storms, and damaged soil structure.

Here is the link to the EPA enforcement summary so you can review the information directly from the source:
www.epa.gov/enforcement/nvr-inc-clean-water-act-se…

My goal is not to attack anyone personally. My goal is to ensure that future homeowners, current neighbors, and the wider Monroe community have access to factual, verifiable information so you can make informed decisions about drainage, wetlands, safety, and long-term property conditions.

I’m attaching my latest photos so you can compare what the EPA found in their investigation with what we’re seeing on the ground right after it rains.

Transparency protects everyone—especially buyers who deserve to know the full environmental history behind the company building their future homes. ✌🏼❤️

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1 month ago | [YT] | 3

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Here is some important context behind the videos I’ve been posting about the Acorn Lane development.

Before any trees were cleared or soil was disturbed, the Pinelands Preservation Alliance formally warned Monroe Township that this project could cause serious environmental and public-safety problems. Their letter (dated November 23, 2022) documented concerns about:

* Improper wetlands permitting and outdated delineations
* Insufficient buffers around wetlands
* Stormwater and flood-risk issues made worse by climate change
* Threatened and endangered species potentially present on these lots
* A lack of transparency from both the developer and the Township

Everything I have recorded on video—the erosion, the muddy runoff, the overwhelmed silt fencing, the standing water, and the rapid degradation of soil structure—is exactly what they warned could happen.

My intention in sharing this letter is simple:
Future homeowners deserve transparent, factual information so they can make fully informed decisions.

This isn’t about emotion. It’s about documented evidence, environmental compliance, and community safety. Anyone considering buying a Ryan Homes property in this development should have access to the same information the Township was given years ago. Every resident has the right to understand what was known, what was ignored, and what that means for long-term flooding, drainage, and property value.

I encourage potential buyers and current residents to read the letter for themselves and do their own research. Informed communities are safer communities. ✌🏼❤️

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1 month ago | [YT] | 3

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Check out my other channels ‪@NikkiNumbers‬ and ‪@thesoundwithinus113‬ for more videos documenting the construction project, my arachnoiditis recovery journey, and much more. ✌🏼❤️

1 year ago (edited) | [YT] | 3