Seaside Gardening Guide

See what’s growing in these enchanting spaces by the sea.

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Garden State Blooms

Anchored by a historic lighthouse, exuberant New Jersey flora thrive just 100 feet from the Atlantic.

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Everyday Discoveries

Coneflowers, a perennial stalwart of the garden, stand 2 to 3 feet tall and sway in the ocean breeze. Today, the not-quite-1-acre lot features “little garden rooms separated by plants, shrubs, and trees, where people can stroll around and turn a corner to discover what comes next,” Steve says.