Striking the balance between planting seeds vs. seedlings in the garden
Now that we have made it past Mother’s Day (the unofficial start of the gardening season), we can get serious about planting. When it comes to growing vegetables and herbs, you can take two different approaches. You could head over to the garden nursery and purchase...
Mother’s Day flowers that will make you the favorite child year after year
When we think of Mother’s Day, visions of flowers automatically pop into our heads. In addition to giving mom the night off from cooking, showering her with flowers is a great way to show you care. But gift-giving can get expensive. According to the National Retail...
Navigating the rollercoaster ride of weather in the early spring garden
Early spring in South Jersey allows us to experience all of the seasons — sometimes all in one day! First, we start with a little tease when the sun comes out on a brisk day, then we bake in the sun and decide to pack up our winter clothes. As soon as we don our...
Playing host to the eastern black swallowtail butterfly
Did you know that you can play host to New Jersey’s state butterfly, the eastern black swallowtail? These beautiful butterflies with black wings and blue, yellow, and orange markings will be welcome guests to any garden. But before you rush to the garden market to...
