For much of Maine, mid-June is the sweet spot for planting.
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With yet another dry May, it’s deja vu all over again for gardeners
Only 0.79 of an inch of precipitation fell in Portland this May; the average for the month is 3.88 inches. Is this the new normal?
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Make a bold statement with agapanthus, a South African native
The plants can be grown in the ground in Maine, but they’ll look better in pots.
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Produce food, control erosion, feed wildlife – make your garden fit your needs
If you match a native plant to its function, your garden will flourish.
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Here’s how to attract more butterflies to your garden
One of the keys is to offer a habitat for the earlier stage of the life cycle – caterpillars.
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When nothing else is in bloom, iris can add a splash of color to the garden
As early as March, they have blue blossoms, which are about 2 inches across.
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Appreciating Mother for sharing the gift of wonder
A sense of wonder can be lost by adulthood, eroded by the stresses and strains of the workaday world.
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What to know if your hydrangeas aren’t blooming
Often, the reason is that people cut off flower buds during improper pruning.
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Maine Observer: Enjoy the panorama of tulips in the park in Portland
Oakdale Park near USM, which was heavily blanketed in snow just a short time ago, is now ablaze in beautiful color.
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Vermont joins quarantine to fight spread of emerald ash borer
Scientists say the invasive pest, which has not yet been found in Maine, has pushed five species of ash trees to the brink of extinction.