by Tammy Thornton | Aug 6, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey
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...
by Tammy Thornton | Jul 30, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Food & Beverage, Gardening
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...
by Tammy Thornton | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Gardening, South Jersey, What's Happening
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...
by Tammy Thornton | Jul 9, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Gardening
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...
by Tammy Thornton | Jul 2, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Gardening
While summer provides the full sun and warmth that flowers need to be at their peak, heat waves are too much of a good thing. An extended period of extreme heat can damage plants and wreak havoc on your garden. Fortunately, you can take steps to protect your plants to...
