Biologist Amanda Devine says we’ve already lost the battle to many aggressive invasives, which she described as the second-largest threat to global biodiversity. (The largest threat? Human disruptions.)
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Maine Gardener: Maxims for creating your green space
Make it durable, doable – and have fun.
From the Garden: Common houseplant pests and how to avoid them
In today’s fast-paced world, fewer professionals have time or space to raise a garden like their parents and grandparents likely did. But they still want the benefits of having greenery around, even if it’s not money-saving homegrown vegetables. Unfortunately, not being able to eat their plants is the least of their concerns. Along with any […]
Maine Gardener: Some tomato talk for tomato season
If you don’t know the indigo cherry, you are in for a happy surprise. They’re bountiful, easy to grow and mighty nice to eat, too.
Maine Gardener: The thing about gardening? There are always surprises
This week it was the berries on the potato plants. You read that right: potato berries.
Green Plate Special: Flower power on the plate (and in the glass)
Use edible flowers to add whimsy, flavor, texture and dimension to your meals, fancy or not.
Maine Gardener: Tips for clematis care from an expert
Cindy Tibbetts, of Hummingbird Farm, has expanded the varieties of clematis vines she sells and propagates.
More than half of Maine in moderate drought
The worsening conditions mean increased costs for farmers and their customers, but there’s a silver lining for fans of Maine blueberries.
Maine Gardener’s garden update: The worries, the glories, the berries
Columnist Tom Atwell tells us how his garden grows.
Health clinic hopes flower tour fundraiser will grow services
Oasis Free Clinic’s first Brunswick in Bloom fundraiser will help the organization expand its services for uninsured Mainers and asylum seekers.