While the ongoing Philadelphia Flower Show is a longstanding tradition, a group of gardening enthusiasts on Long Beach Island feel equally proud of their Garden, Outdoor Living and Artist Tour held June 15.

“The cold, wet spring caused hundreds of plants and flowers to explode in the June sun in five spectacular private gardens,” said Gillian Rozicer, publicity chair for the Garden Club of Long Beach Island. “Pots were full of tropical colored sunpatiens.