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    1. Fun with Herbs

      Text by | Published May 1st, 2009 in Garden Talk • Gardening

      Herbs are fun. They smell good and they are useful. They make me think of a peaceful sunny garden of long ago, and they are among the oldest plants grown by man.

    2. The Hydrangea: A Jewel in the Garden

      Text by | Published April 1st, 2009 in Garden Talk • Gardening

      People are always looking for the longest blooming shrubs as well are for plants that bloom in sun or in shade. Well, this versatile plant is one that really fits the bill.

    3. Wildflower watch begins

      Text by | Published March 1st, 2009 in Garden Talk • Gardening

      Often the very first blooms of the spring go unnoticed in a secluded woodland spot, but wildflowers are tough and hardy to weather when grown in woodland conditions.

    4. Victorian Gardening

      Text by | Published June 1st, 2004 in Gardening

      Today, ladies, the topic of discussion is “How to Create A Victorian Garden.”
      Note I say ladies, because the gentlemen of the house have other duties like organizing hunting parties and, as every proper Victorian knows, it is the responsibility of [...]

    5. Secret Gardens of Cape May: Among the Stopping Points

      Text by | Published June 1st, 2004 in Gardens of Cape May

      Sshhh! I just came back from the Secret Garden Tour. Of course I can’t tell you anything because, duh, it’s a secret. But listen, I’ve been trying to learn a thing or two about Victorian gardening from the Emlen Physick [...]

    6. April Showers Bring Cape May Flowers

      Text by | Published May 1st, 2002 in Gardens of Cape May • In Pictures

      The month of April blessed southern New Jersey with a good amount of rain. Despite a continuing statewide drought emergency in New Jersey, nature has been kind to Cape May again this year. Abundant blossoms and budding flowers are everywhere!
      Tulips, [...]