Maine Gardener
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PublishedJune 19, 2022
Plant propagation: The hows and the whys
There are several ways to propagate plants yourself, and there are several good reasons to do so. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens experts explain.
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PublishedJune 12, 2022
Peat is an excellent growing medium for garden plants. But its use threatens the global environment
The mining of peat hastens climate change.
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PublishedJune 5, 2022
Maine Gardener: Maine Audubon shifts the focus of its annual native plants sale
Less sale, more educational festival. Also, one of the day's programs to offer a multicultural perspective on fighting the invasive emerald ash borer.
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PublishedMay 29, 2022
Maine Gardener: Water neither too much, nor too little, but just right
The key: The newest plants in your garden are the thirstiest/neediest ones.
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PublishedMay 22, 2022
Maine Gardener: When we were very young, spending money on annuals seemed an extravagance
Now the Atwells revel in their beauty, in the garden and in the vase.
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PublishedMay 15, 2022
Maine Gardener: Natives (and a few others) to grow in your shade garden
A shade garden needn't be a poor stepchild to the sunnier spots. Here are some suggestions for what to plant.
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PublishedMay 8, 2022
Role reversal: Try vegetables among the flowers, and vice versa
Vegetables can be beautiful. Flowers can be edible. This season, why not mix them up?
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PublishedMay 1, 2022
Maine Gardener: A new book helps gardeners choose plants to benefit wildlife and, by extension, us
In an online talk, Uli Lorimer, the author of the soon-to-be-published 'The Northeast Native Plant Primer' discussed the hows and whys of native plant gardening.
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PublishedApril 24, 2022
Follow your Bliss: For John Bliss, of Broadturn Farms, that means growing cut flowers
In a recent online talk, Bliss discussed growing perennials on the Scarborough farm for flower arrangements.
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PublishedApril 17, 2022
Maine Gardener: Garden plans: This year, it’s all about the flowers
Our columnist hopes for a little peace, quiet and calm – and a lot of cut flowers.
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