Plant zinnias for a long season of colorful blooms in the garden
If you are looking for colorful flowers that can stand up to the heat of South Jersey summers, zinnia flowers will beautifully exceed your expectations. These powerhouse annuals will bloom from late June into fall, only stopping when the first frost hits. Coming in...
Delicious ways to use basil and parsley from your garden
This time of year, I usually have an abundance of basil and parsley. Of course, this is the best sort of problem to have in the garden. While nothing beats fresh basil on a tomato and mayonnaise sandwich in the summer, you can use these wonderful herbs in so many...
Cilantro: The cool-season crop that tastes delicious in summer
One of the things I love about having a garden is being able to run outside while dinner cooks on the stove and grab some fresh herbs to add to my meal. While the dried version of some herbs will do in a pinch, in my book, cilantro must be fresh-picked from the garden...
Little Gardens Club of Atlantic City 2026 garden tour
Sunny skies set the scene for a perfect summer day for The Little Gardens Club of Atlantic City 2026 garden tour, held on Sunday, July 12. Attendees of the self-guided tour were able to wander through and admire private gardens in Egg Harbor Township and Linwood. Each...
Fireworks in the garden – Bee Balm
Like a friend that comes back to visit every summer, the flowers of Bee Balm (Monarda) show up in my garden late in June, hang around until the first frost, then fade away until the following season. Bee Balm has an unusual look that reminds me of fireworks, which is...
