Bring colorful primroses indoors to fight the winter blues

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 15, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Gardening, South Jersey, Tammy Thornton

By Tammy Thornton Dreary days and cold temperatures may have you suffering from the winter blues. But here’s the good news: Spring is just over four weeks away. But that may be a small consolation when you are looking out over a cold, brown garden and wrapping...

Prepare for spring by joining a local garden club

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 8, 2024 | Atlantic County, Features, Gardening, Highlight, South Jersey, Tammy Thornton

Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Stepping out on a frigid February morning, when our chapped hands feel like frostbite is beginning to set in, it’s hard to imagine that spring is just around the corner. Fortunately, gardeners are a hopeful bunch. They know that visions...

Signs of hope from the not-so-dormant garden

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 1, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Gardening, South Jersey, Tammy Thornton

Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton When you look out your window, the garden appears to be sleeping. In reality, however, a quiet storm rages beneath the earth, hidden from sight. Venture out into the brisk weather with attentive eyes, and you’ll spy a flurry of activity...

Atlantic County SWAT Team ready for the call to duty

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 25, 2024 | Atlantic County, Features, Highlight, Linwood, News, South Jersey, Tammy Thornton

By Tammy Thornton How often have we heard an eyewitness after a tragedy exclaim, “I never thought something like this could happen here”? Well, rest assured, the Atlantic County Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team makes sure when dangerous situations occur, they...

Loaded hummus for a delicious, healthy snack to start off the new year

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 18, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Food & Beverage, Recipes, South Jersey, Tammy Thornton

Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Whether you have already broken your New Year’s resolutions or vowed to make 2024 the year to be disciplined in your eating, we have a dish for you that is sure to please without sacrificing your conscience or your tastebuds. Hummus...

Made in the Shade Garden

by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 16, 2022 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Gardening, South Jersey, Tammy Thornton

Let It GrowBy Tammy Thornton Normally, when one sets out to plan a new garden, they choose the sunniest spot in their yard and search for big beautiful flowers to fill it. But what do you do when the sun doesn’t shine on you—or your garden? Shady gardens can flourish...