by Tammy Thornton | Apr 2, 2026 | Gardening, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
As we celebrate spring, Easter and Passover, flowers make the occasions a little extra cheery and festive. Whether you are decorating your own holiday table, bringing a hostess gift to dinner, or giving a present to mom, flowers are an easy way to show you care....
by Tammy Thornton | Mar 26, 2026 | Gardening, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Features, South Jersey
With spring in full force, many of us are eager to fill our worlds with colorful flowers. Even though we may be wishing that the weather would be a bit warmer, cool-season flowers will happily thrive in the conditions of early spring. If you missed planting bulbs last...
by Tammy Thornton | Mar 19, 2026 | Gardening, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
Congratulations, you endured through the long, harsh winter and have made it to spring! Yes, I understand, you may not be able to tell by looking at your weather app or out your window, but we have finally hit the long-anticipated spring equinox, when day and night...
by Tammy Thornton | Mar 12, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
As someone who enjoys making all different types of breads (and eating them), I often make Irish soda bread for my family on St. Patrick’s Day. You don’t need to be Irish to enjoy this type of bread, and you also don’t need a lot of time or ingredients. Baking...
by Tammy Thornton | Mar 5, 2026 | Gardening, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey
South Jersey gardeners flocked to the 2026 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Philadelphia Flower Show seeking inspiration and encouragement after a long, cold winter. Snow-weary attendees were instantly transported to a magical scene as they walked through the...
