by Tammy Thornton | Aug 28, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Gardening, South Jersey
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...
by Tammy Thornton | Aug 21, 2025 | Gardening, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
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...
by Tammy Thornton | Aug 7, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Gardening, South Jersey
This year, my garden has impressed upon me the importance of deadheading and pruning our plants. From slumped-over hydrangeas to nearly dead roses, a light pruning may not only improve the overall look of your plants, but may also save them from an untimely demise....
by Tammy Thornton | Jul 31, 2025 | Gardening, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey
Whether you have a sick plant, questionable insects or would like your soil tested, gardening expertise is just a phone call away through the Rutgers Cooperative Extension. With offices serving both Atlantic and Cape May counties, residents have access to a wealth of...
by Tammy Thornton | Jul 24, 2025 | Gardening, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
One of my favorite rewards from the summer garden is having nonstop basil at my disposal. An entire cookbook could be filled with recipes that could be enhanced with the addition of fresh basil. Fortunately, my garden is practically overflowing with basil, its...
