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...
Navigating the road to college
If you have a college-bound child, the month of August will feel like time is slipping away. Embarking on this new frontier can be an exciting time for both you and your student, but it can also be a bit intimidating. In my own home, we are preparing to send our...
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...
