Irish eyes will smile on your peas and potatoes
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Gardeners know that the perfect way to start your St. Patrick’s Day morning is by planting peas in your garden. Though many garden plants must wait until the last frost of the season, peas can be started much sooner. These cool-season...
Mainland sophomore works toward Scouting’s highest rank
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Mainland Regional High School sophomore, Geoffrey Lovett, of Somers Point has been hard at work to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement attainable in the Scouting America organization. Among additional requirements to...
Snowdrops: harbingers of spring bringing cheer, joy and hope!
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Though any mention of snow may cause some of you to groan and hide under your warm fuzzy blankets, the blooming of snowdrop flowers should be a time to go outdoors and celebrate. When these tiny flowers make their appearance, it’s...
Black History Month: Highlighting Phillis Wheatley, the first African American to publish a book of poetry
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton During the turbulent times of the Revolutionary War, some names were forever etched into American history. From our earliest education, we were taught about George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Samuel Adams and Betsy Ross....
