Hughie’s Visit (and the Peony Plot Twist)

We had a special visitor this weekend—my son’s dachshund, Hughie -- and as always, chaos, cuddles, and a few “accidents” followed. Plus, a little lesson in peony care that might save your fall garden from the dreaded brown blotch.

A Cape May gardener’s shortcut to happy dahlias

End of dahlia season? Don’t grab that shovel just yet. I discovered a no-dig overwintering method that saved 99% of my dahlias—and my sanity. Here’s how to do it (and why even pros are skipping the dig).

Mahjong, Blue Zones, and the Bloom of Connection

After sharing my Mahjong musings, I learned I’m not alone — apparently, half of Cape May is ready to play! Inspired by the Blue Zones’ secret to longevity, I’m on a mission to start a Mahjong group that keeps us laughing, learning, and living longer (bonus points if we can do it surrounded by flowers).

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