Source The Garden Issue: Grow veggies, shrink the lawn and eat some dandelions Posted May 1, 2016 Font size + Gift article You are able to gift 5 more articles this month.Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Email Copy Link Email address Send! Article link sent! An error has occurred. Please try again. With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month.It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. Subscribe Today With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. Subscribe Today Sign In Loading.... Share Facebook Reddit Linkedin Email Copy Link Print With the help of Portland’s Resilience Hub, a new gardener anxiously makes a plan And the first question is ... has she already killed off her strawberries? Ken Fengler is landscaper and hardscaper who takes soft approach for environment His best advice: Start with good topsoil to avoid problematic fertilizer altogether. Dandelion greens are one man’s weed, another man’s treasure Don't eradicate the dandelions; eat them. If you’re new to the garden, make a plan and enjoy yourself But don't forget to choose plants that will multitask. The incredible shrinking lawn: It’s a movement that should grow Turf grass wastes water, aggravates climate change and pollutes. Open Book: Recommendations from Jennifer Dunlap The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens horticulturist suggests these books that will make your garden grow. Prepare for the harvest with Pike’s Original Maine Garden Hod This handy wire basket allows you to clean your vegetables outdoors, sparing your kitchen from the dirt. Copy the Story Link Send questions/comments to the editors. « Previous Re-Fridge turns a cool profit for Bates College entrepreneur Next » School gains a geodesic dome; students in Skowhegan gain more experience Related Stories Latest Articles