Tammy Thornton

Tammy Thornton, aka The Shore Local Gardener, has been writing a gardening column for Shore Local News since 2018. She combines her passion for gardening with her love of creating gourmet meals for her friends and family. Growing up planting corn with her dad and canning tomatoes with her mom, gardening has been part of her joy from the start. Tammy loves learning about the lives of those around her and enjoys helping them tell their stories in print. When she isn’t working on beautifying her garden, Tammy can be found on the beach immersed in a good book. If you would like to share your story or have a gardening question, drop her a line at: shorelocalgardener@gmail.com.

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When planning your pollinator garden, consider the ‘locals’ of the winged world

When planning your pollinator garden, consider the ‘locals’ of the winged world

by Tammy Thornton | Jun 19, 2025 | Gardening, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, Tammy Thornton

Happy Pollinator Week! Perhaps you missed the memo, but the international celebration of pollinators occurs for one week every year in June. This year, the special week lasts from June 16-22, with the theme “Pollinators Weave Connections” to emphasize the...
Focus on the flower: Tall verbena

Focus on the flower: Tall verbena

by Tammy Thornton | Jun 12, 2025 | Tammy Thornton, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Gardening, South Jersey

Most of the plants in my garden have gained my affection for one reason or another, perhaps because they were a gift from a dear friend or because I love the way their scent fills the air. Currently, the many virtues of verbena bonariensis, commonly known as tall...
Local artist continues to teach his love of painting to others well into his nineties

Local artist continues to teach his love of painting to others well into his nineties

by Tammy Thornton | May 29, 2025 | Features, Art, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, South Jersey

Carl Rosner has worn many hats during his lifetime: bakery owner, soldier, carpenter, food and beverage manager, bonsai collector, and illustrator. Today, at the age of 95 years young, his long-term students have a different title for him — beloved art teacher. Born...
Let’s grow some herbs in the garden

Let’s grow some herbs in the garden

by Tammy Thornton | May 22, 2025 | Tammy Thornton, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Food & Beverage, Gardening, South Jersey

Nothing can compete with the flavor of fresh herbs like basil in bruschetta or cilantro in homemade pico de gallo. Even if your cooking level is more basic, adding herbs right from the garden can elevate all of your favorite foods. Growing your own herbs makes it easy...
Chive blossom butter and other chive delicacies

Chive blossom butter and other chive delicacies

by Michael | May 15, 2025 | Tammy Thornton, Atlantic County, Features, Food & Beverage, Gardening, South Jersey

By Tammy Thornton When most people think of chives, they picture the cut green stems sprinkled over a steaming hot baked potato. While this is a wonderful way to enjoy chives, did you know that the buds and flowers are also edible? If you have them growing in your own...
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