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.
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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Maine Gardener’s garden update: The worries, the glories, the berries
Columnist Tom Atwell tells us how his garden grows.
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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.