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Surviving a heat wave in your garden

by Tammy Thornton | Jul 2, 2026 | Features, Gardening, South Jersey

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...

Make the viral cheese canvas for your next summer party

by Tammy Thornton | Jun 25, 2026 | Food & Beverage, Atlantic County, Editorial, Gardening, South Jersey

Welcome to summer! If you are anything like me, summertime means an influx of visitors and parties. Fortunately, you will now have the perfect cheese board to wow your guests or hostesses. However, this is not your typical charcuterie, but the viral cheese canvas — a...

Let’s trade! Join a plant swap for fun and free new plants

by Tammy Thornton | Jun 18, 2026 | Features, Editorial, Gardening, South Jersey

Whether you are a newbie gardener who wants to find ways to stock your garden or a seasoned gardener looking for variety, plant swaps are a fun way to fill your garden. Over the years, I have discovered interesting new plants through exchanges, and often made a new...

Mainland Prom and After Prom 2026 – The World Awaits

by Tammy Thornton | Jun 11, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Linwood, South Jersey

Mainland Regional High School juniors and seniors and their prom dates were red-carpet ready in their dresses, heels, and tuxes for their 2026 prom on Saturday, June 6. After gathering in groups to pose for the parent-paparazzi, the excited teens headed to Harrah’s...

Gardeners eagerly anticipate 27th Little Gardens Club summer tour

by Tammy Thornton | Jun 4, 2026 | What's Happening, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, Gardening, South Jersey

Continuing their long tradition, The Little Gardens Club of Atlantic City has announced its 27th annual summer garden tour to be held Sunday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees will have the chance to peek behind the floral curtain and see private gardens...