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PublishedJune 3, 2018
With yet another dry May, it’s deja vu all over again for gardeners
Only 0.79 of an inch of precipitation fell in Portland this May; the average for the month is 3.88 inches. Is this the new normal?
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PublishedJune 3, 2018
Cucumbers like reliably warm temperatures
For much of Maine, mid-June is the sweet spot for planting.
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PublishedMay 27, 2018
Make a bold statement with agapanthus, a South African native
The plants can be grown in the ground in Maine, but they'll look better in pots.
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PublishedMay 27, 2018
Produce food, control erosion, feed wildlife – make your garden fit your needs
If you match a native plant to its function, your garden will flourish.
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PublishedMay 20, 2018
Here’s how to attract more butterflies to your garden
One of the keys is to offer a habitat for the earlier stage of the life cycle – caterpillars.
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PublishedMay 20, 2018
When nothing else is in bloom, iris can add a splash of color to the garden
As early as March, they have blue blossoms, which are about 2 inches across.
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PublishedMay 13, 2018
Appreciating Mother for sharing the gift of wonder
A sense of wonder can be lost by adulthood, eroded by the stresses and strains of the workaday world.
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PublishedMay 13, 2018
What to know if your hydrangeas aren’t blooming
Often, the reason is that people cut off flower buds during improper pruning.
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PublishedMay 8, 2018
Vermont joins quarantine to fight spread of emerald ash borer
Scientists say the invasive pest, which has not yet been found in Maine, has pushed five species of ash trees to the brink of extinction.
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PublishedMay 6, 2018
Lots of options for finding local mushrooms
Forage, shop or grow them yourself.
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