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PublishedMarch 1, 2020
The Maine Gardener: Waiting is wearisome. Will the season ever begin? A gardener’s lament
When all else fails, put on some tunes and sharpen your tools.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2020
Maine Gardener: The ruinous emerald ash borer is here. Is there anything you can do?
A state and city expert weigh in on ways to try to repel, or at least slow, the destructive beetle from killing all of Maine's ash trees.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2020
Maine Gardener: Here’s a gardening project while you wait for tomato season
You can grow tiny, tasty (and trendy) microgreens inside under a grow light.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2020
Maine Gardener: If you can’t beat invasives in toto, beat them in part
Gardeners and wildlands managers, don't give up if you can't eradicate invasive plants. Even slowing their spread is helpful.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2020
Maine Gardener: The king of the elms is dead. Long live the heirs to the throne
Yarmouth's beloved Herbie succumbed to Dutch elm disease 10 years ago, but thanks to amateur arborist John Hansel, you can buy a clone of the grand old tree and plant it in your yard.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2020
Maine Gardener: For healthy, robust trees and shrubs later, plant small
You can save money, reduce maintenance and improve the chances that the plant will survive long term.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2020
Maine Gardener: And the envelope please …
What plants are walking the red carpet, so to speak, in 2020? Plant associations announce their favorites.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2019
Maine Gardener: Choices – and perspectives – in the garden and elsewhere
Comments from readers and neighbors encourage columnist Tom Atwell to reflect.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2019
Maine Gardener: For the holidays, bring a little good cheer from your garden inside
Bundle up, survey your yard, imagine that fir, holly or pine cone as part of a garland, wreath or winter arrangement. Now get to work.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2019
Maine Gardener: It needn’t be blueberries and apples 24-7
Oranges, bananas and figs are from away, far away, but if you bring their pots inside come winter and show them some proper care, you can grow them here.
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