by Michael | Apr 3, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Gardening, South Jersey
Let It GrowBy Tammy Thornton When my oldest son was just a little boy, we would say, “look, forsythia, the sign that spring is on its way.” Sometimes, hopeful signs are what get us through the tough times. Forsythias are one of the earliest shrubs to bloom and will...
by Cindy | Mar 27, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Gardening, South Jersey
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton When most people see a dandelion, they either love it or hate it. Children and those of us who are young at heart can’t resist picking a dandelion that has gone to seed and blowing its parasols into the air. But if your weekend goals...
by Cindy | Mar 20, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Gardening, South Jersey
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Congratulations, if you are reading this, you have safely made it to spring! In South Jersey, especially near the coast, the signs are all around us. The birds are singing more sweetly, trees are in bud, and daffodils, unable to contain...
by Cindy | Mar 13, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Gardening, South Jersey
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...
by Cindy | Mar 6, 2025 | Atlantic County, Features, Somers Point, South Jersey
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...