Interview: Laura Vosika, Author of Blue Bells of Scotland

Growing up in the military, visiting castles in England, pig fests in Germany, and visiting the historic sites of America’s east coast definitely left a lasting impression upon Laura Vosika, as evidence in her newest book, Blue Bells of Scotland, the first in a trilogy.  In addition ...

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Smithereens to celebrate 30th anniversary with free concert

BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer The Smithereens have been rocking the world for 30 years with hits that include “A Girl Like You,” “Too Much Passion,” “Blood and Roses” and more. The band’s roots are anchored in Carteret, Middlesex County, where three of the four members of The Smithereens got together and formed a band while they were attending Carteret High School from 1971-75. read more

Weekend Work: Time to prune rambler roses

Pinch out the growing tips of tomato plants to encourage them to concentrate on ripening their existing fruit. Continue to feed plants in tubs and in hanging baskets, but do not feed shrubs or herbaceous perennials at this stage. New growth made now will not survive forthcoming autumn frosts.

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