In his Gorham garden, Dean Cole crossbreeds unusual varieties by hand and brings rare ones to market.
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Dogwoods provide a colorful, four-season addition to any Maine landscape
Many dogwoods are native to New England, but some of the most popular landscape plants are imports.
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Dry spell has Maine growers going with the flow
And the conditions are not expected to change anytime soon.
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Taking a field trip to see famed landscape architect’s Maine legacy
Mount Desert holds several gardens designed by or related to Beatrix Farrand, a rare woman in a male-dominated field at her time.
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It’s easy to love daylilies so much you want to produce your own
And it’s not that hard to create hybrids of the summer beauties.
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Colorful visiting birds add a lot to your garden
Native landscaping can provide a buffet that attracts birds.
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Go into growing melons in Maine knowing they’re needy
But if you’re willing to give them tender, loving care (and space, and plastic), here’s how to raise them.
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Dahlias take a little work, but they’re worth it
In cold climates – read Maine – you need to dig up the tubers after the season and replant them the following year.