The snow melted late. The rain made the beds were to wet to work. There’s a lot to do, and less time to do it in.
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The Pollinator: Jean English has quietly dedicated herself to advocating for organic growing.
The aptly named English has overseen MOFGA’s quarterly newspaper for three decades.
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The Cultivator: Resilience Hub teaches skills that build community and sustainable landscapes
Using old tools, sustainability concepts and lots of volunteers, the Resilience Hub is remaking public and private landscapes all around Portland, transforming manicured lawns into buffets of natural foods.
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Backyard gardeners flock to greenhouses and nurseries
A late, cold spring triggers ‘gardenitis’ during the three-day weekend.
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Plant a garden that benefits wildlife
Because in the end, you are not separate from the ecosystem, you are part of it.
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Engaging book tells the storied history of 2 tree-pruning methods
Communities around the world have relied on pollarding and coppicing in unexpected ways.
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You can – and should – be in the clover
Ignore what you’ve heard, clover is not a weed, and it serves many useful functions in your garden.
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Touring several tropical botanical gardens sparks a few ideas for planting back home
Botanical gardens may be beautiful or scientific or a combination of the two.
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Maine Gardener: Watching these grasses grow is much more exciting than it sounds
Ornamental grasses can add color and interest to the garden. Here are some native choices, and a few non-natives, too, that won’t invade.
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If you think turning your yard into a wildflower meadow will eliminate the need to garden, think again
The seed companies may promise instant, maintenance-free meadows, but maybe they’ve never gardened in New England.