The Manchester, Maine, business has doubled the number of greenhouses since it began in the late ’70s.
gardening
Groundwork laid for a fruitful year
If you, too, dream of homegrown berries and peaches, here are tips drawn from sometimes disappointing experience.
Native plants may be in short supply in your garden
Sweetfern and red maple were the focus of a talk at the Maine Flower Show.
Pansies put a lot of cheer into spring
It’s about time to plant these cheerful spring flowers.
The Good Neighbor: Jackie Lipsky
Friends and co-workers say they have watched her give endlessly to her community and local children, teaching others how to live more sustainably.
It’s time to start your kale seedlings
You should transplant them when the soil in your garden dries.
Think about the soil when you think about what’s for dinner
You can do your bit to keep the climate from warming even faster.
Growing fruits and vegetables becoming popular
There are many new compact varieties to try.
New food magazine to be launched in Maine in June
Edible Maine joins a network of publications across the United States with a handcrafted and local approach to food.
In the depths of mud season, houseplants will lift your spirits
But they’ll do much more – they actually improve the air quality in your house.