by Tammy Thornton | May 7, 2026 | Gardening, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
When we think of Mother’s Day, visions of flowers automatically pop into our heads. In addition to giving mom the night off from cooking, showering her with flowers is a great way to show you care. But gift-giving can get expensive. According to the National Retail...
by Tammy Thornton | Apr 30, 2026 | Gardening, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
Early spring in South Jersey allows us to experience all of the seasons — sometimes all in one day! First, we start with a little tease when the sun comes out on a brisk day, then we bake in the sun and decide to pack up our winter clothes. As soon as we don our...
by Tammy Thornton | Apr 23, 2026 | Gardening, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
Did you know that you can play host to New Jersey’s state butterfly, the eastern black swallowtail? These beautiful butterflies with black wings and blue, yellow, and orange markings will be welcome guests to any garden. But before you rush to the garden market to...
by Tammy Thornton | Apr 16, 2026 | Gardening, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
Flowering trees are one of the joys of spring. Eastern redbuds are among these early bloomers and are widely used by homeowners as ornamental landscape trees for their many interesting attributes. This native tree produces lavender-pink flowers that bloom in early...
by Tammy Thornton | Apr 9, 2026 | Gardening, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
Once ranunculus flowers catch your eye for the first time, you will be smitten with these beauties of spring and will want to fill your garden with them. Also known as the rose of spring, ranunculus have been compared to peonies, roses and camellias. But these members...
