The importance of deadheading and pruning our plants
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....
Gardening advice and expertise just a phone call away
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...
The Blossoming of Brighton Avenue School: A Story of Community, Growth, and Cucumbers
As the final school bell rang, and most students began their summer break, the front-yard garden at Brighton Avenue School continued to thrive. Rather than let it go untended, the school’s Summer Program embraced the opportunity to make the garden a living ...
A garden bursting with basil
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...
Local gardeners open their gardens to the public for The Little Gardens Club’s 26th summer garden tour
After a rainy week, beautiful weather set the stage for a delightful day of exploring ten local gardens during the Little Gardens Club of Atlantic City’s summer garden tour. Held on Sunday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., both aspiring and seasoned gardeners took...
