Taking a trip to the sunflower farm
There is nothing like a gorgeous bouquet of sunflowers to brighten anyone’s day. How about tens of thousands growing all at once? That’s what visitors will see at Good Old Days Sunflower Farm in Upper Township. Mix that with the perfect backdrop of an antique 1957...
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...
The importance of deadheading and pruning our plants
This year, my garden has impressed upon me the importance of deadheading and pruning our plants. From slumped-over hydrangeas to nearly dead roses, a light pruning may not only improve the overall look of your plants, but may also save them from an untimely demise....
Gardening advice and expertise just a phone call away
Whether you have a sick plant, questionable insects or would like your soil tested, gardening expertise is just a phone call away through the Rutgers Cooperative Extension. With offices serving both Atlantic and Cape May counties, residents have access to a wealth of...
The Blossoming of Brighton Avenue School: A Story of Community, Growth, and Cucumbers
As the final school bell rang, and most students began their summer break, the front-yard garden at Brighton Avenue School continued to thrive. Rather than let it go untended, the school’s Summer Program embraced the opportunity to make the garden a living ...
