Enjoying ‘locals summer’ in the September garden
Those of us living near the coast know that September, dubbed “locals summer,” brings a time of refreshment when we can exhale and reclaim our beaches, grocery stores, and parking spots. In the same way, after a summer of little rain and multiple heat waves, we can...
Easy-to-grow plants for the new gardener
Let It Grow If you are planning on stepping into the world of gardening, it’s best to start with easy-to-grow plants. Early successes will encourage you to stick with your new hobby. Observe whether your garden is sunny, shady, damp, or dry, and then choose the best...
Collect seeds from your plants now for a free garden next year
Let It Grow As you notice the flowers in your garden begin to fade, you can look to the future and collect seeds from your plants now for a free garden next year. Growing plants from seed can be very gratifying, but using seeds that you have harvested from your own...
Stokes’ aster — a native flower that can handle hot South Jersey summers
Whether you are working towards adding more native plants to your garden or seeking plants that can handle our increasingly hot South Jersey summers, look no further than Stokes’ aster. Bluish-purple flowers from this native perennial will attract pollinators such as...
