An August reset: Making the most of the final weeks of summer
August has a special kind of magic. The sun is still blazing, the days are long and we are in full summer mode. Yet, as the month moves along, many of us notice how quickly the season is passing. Those long-planned vacations, beach days and backyard barbecues can...
Stokes’ aster — a native flower that can handle hot South Jersey summers
Whether you are working towards adding more native plants to your garden or seeking plants that can handle our increasingly hot South Jersey summers, look no further than Stokes’ aster. Bluish-purple flowers from this native perennial will attract pollinators such as...
Boat safety
Ensure your boat is ready for the water with this checklist No matter how much experience you have on the water, prepping your boat – and your passengers – before leaving the dock can make for a more enjoyable experience. To prepare for a safe and...
What’s below the surface: 10 creatures you’ll find in New Jersey waters
Do you ever think about what’s on the ocean floor off the Jersey Shore? It’s probably the last thing you want to think about, especially when you’re boogie-boarding with your kids on a hot summer day. Despite any creepy-crawly fears, learning about our friends under...
The bungling bay boys
A senior’s observations, opinions and rantings Senior Moments In the mid-1960s, I was in my teens living in Margate. Before the luxurious bayfront homes existed, there were marshes and at low tide, a beach. My friends and I would explore these beaches for whatever...
