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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Bring colorful primroses indoors to fight the winter blues

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 15, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Gardening, South Jersey, Tammy Thornton

By Tammy Thornton Dreary days and cold temperatures may have you suffering from the winter blues. But here’s the good news: Spring is just over four weeks away. But that may be a small consolation when you are looking out over a cold, brown garden and wrapping...

Prepare for spring by joining a local garden club

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 8, 2024 | Atlantic County, Features, Gardening, Highlight, South Jersey, Tammy Thornton

Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Stepping out on a frigid February morning, when our chapped hands feel like frostbite is beginning to set in, it’s hard to imagine that spring is just around the corner. Fortunately, gardeners are a hopeful bunch. They know that visions...

Signs of hope from the not-so-dormant garden

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 1, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Gardening, South Jersey, Tammy Thornton

Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton When you look out your window, the garden appears to be sleeping. In reality, however, a quiet storm rages beneath the earth, hidden from sight. Venture out into the brisk weather with attentive eyes, and you’ll spy a flurry of activity...

Atlantic County SWAT Team ready for the call to duty

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 25, 2024 | Atlantic County, Features, Highlight, Linwood, News, South Jersey, Tammy Thornton

By Tammy Thornton How often have we heard an eyewitness after a tragedy exclaim, “I never thought something like this could happen here”? Well, rest assured, the Atlantic County Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team makes sure when dangerous situations occur, they...

Loaded hummus for a delicious, healthy snack to start off the new year

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 18, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Food & Beverage, Recipes, South Jersey, Tammy Thornton

Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Whether you have already broken your New Year’s resolutions or vowed to make 2024 the year to be disciplined in your eating, we have a dish for you that is sure to please without sacrificing your conscience or your tastebuds. Hummus...
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