Second, I have a peach tree(7ft, not staked), a blueberry bush(2ft, not staked), a black berry bush(3 1/2ft, not staked) rose bush(4 1/2ft, not staked) and a lilac(2ft not staked). I wouldn't worry about it if you told me not to, but since Irene hit and everybody said, "She's not gonna hit us. She's gonna roll out to sea." and yet she devastated my location. So, I'm not going to believe anybody anymore when they say that Sandy wont strike my location. Anyway, back to the question, how would I protect all of my plants? My potted Magnolia Jane is 100% defoliated now. Will it be safe out in the storm without a stake, or should I stake it for the storm anyway? Thanks in advanced.

The weather channel is now saying that Tropical Storm Sandy can potentially bring temps so cold at this time of the year in the NE that the rain could turn into snow (An event SIMILAR to "SNOWTOBER"). My rose bush(which is right next to my house in the "RED ZONE") may be in danger because any snow buildup on my rooftop can fall and land on it. I planted it in a horrible location without thinking about our winters. Will my rose bush be okay, or should I protect it? If so, how do I protect it? I hope all we get is wind, rain, and NO snow. Why I wish for wind, I have no clue. We definitely need the rain though. Thanks for any additional help.

I lost gardens to storms several times before I got smart and left South Florida so I sure feel your pain.
Bring everything possible in, board the windows, and hope for the best.

Some things that may help if you are prepared and safe in all other areas:
1.you could prune buds blooms off any shrubs ( the rose lilac etc) You can prune down the blueberries blackberries and even the trees so there is less for the wind to catch.
2. You don't mention where you are, other than zone 5 NE, but you said the magnolia has defoliated. Since my magnolias are just in the process of losing their leaves, but I am zone 4 central NH, I am going to assume a seasonal similarity. If you can, bring the magnolia into the garage, or inside. If it is heavy and its worth it to you you can usually rent a dolly at the hardware store that makes moving large pots easier.
3. If things are going dormant for winter where you are, as I am assuming, you can cut back any perennials. Even if they are still green, they will be going dormant before they can send out new growth - so its okay to cut them back a little earlier than you planned.
4.If you winter prune your fruit trees, you can do that now to limit wind damage. The risk is that the winter will be bad and freeze the new cuts - but my guess is that is a pretty low risk. Depending on how the forecasts progress I may do this step myself. (I have already cut back all perennials in my garden and in my customers gardens)
5. If I am correct that you are in the NE, I would also prepare for heavy wet snow. ANything you would do in your region to prepare for that I would recommend doing. Except maybe wrapping shrubs.

I drove through Vermont several times this summer, and the devastation there from hurricane Irene is tremendous. The mountains funneled the torrential rains, flooding streams, rivers towns and roads. I took some pictures intending to post them for discussion; maybe this is timely, but I will start a new thread.

We could also call this Hurricane Kelsey: My daughter Kelsey is flying from santiago chile to miami tonight and then to Boston tomorrow after 3 months away. The path of the hurricane is threatening her flights and I think she will be pretty upset to go from spring in Chile, completely miss fall and land in Winter here. Whatever, I just can't wait for her to get home!!