gardening
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2017
For larger shallots next spring, plant them now
But don't forget to mulch.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2017
Propagating native seeds turns out to be harder than you might think
Mother Nature has all sorts of tricks up her sleeve to keep you guessing how to make them sprout.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2017
Ornamental cabbage and kale’s purpose in life is to look pretty
These ornamental brassicas add color to your fall garden.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2017
It may seem counterintuitive, but try planning your garden in the fall
Bonus: the plants will be on sale.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2017
Aster cultivars will brighten your fall garden
And if you treat them right, a plant many think of as an annual is actually a perennial.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2017
Plants can be natural pesticides
A stroll through Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens provides an education about plants that repel destructive insects.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2017
Edgy sedges offer architectural look, anchor the soil
You can choose from multiple colors and seed-head shapes for your garden.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2017
Want to add color to your fall garden? Think chrysanthemums.
People usually plant them in September.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2017
Here’s what you can do to deal with the drought
For the second consecutive year, some parts of Maine are not getting enough rain, so your garden may need some TLC.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2017
A rose is a rose is a rose – unless it’s an Earth-Kind rose
Four years after Deering Oaks first participated in a trial of low-maintenance roses, it's clear that not all roses are troublemakers.
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