Maine Gardener
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PublishedDecember 26, 2024
Ignore the news, ignore the season. The garden can be lovely in winter
Rhododendron shrubs, and even the tiny viola, may surprise and delight you in winter.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2024
Air plants come from the tropics, but with the right care can be houseplants here
There are more than 550 species of air plants, so named because they take nourishment from the air and don't need soil to grow.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2024
Here’s what’s new in Maine gardening catalogs so you can place your orders now
A lime-green snack cucumber, disease-resistant corn and a Hungarian potato are among the new offerings.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2024
If you’re looking for a project, try getting your poinsettia to rebloom next year
Otherwise, just enjoy it this holiday season.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2024
Gifts for the gardener in your life
As the holidays approach, we've got some ideas, from sturdy tools to easy-to-install garden lights.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2024
The Giving Tree: Christmas trees provide joy, and they do so much more
Are you feeling guilty about cutting down a young, living tree? The head of the Maine Christmas Tree Association says the trees do lots of good.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2024
Gardening season is done. Sigh. Let’s buy houseplants!
With winter coming, columnist Tom Atwell cheers himself up with new houseplants.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2024
Some people hunt for deer and turkeys in the fall …
while others hunt for invasive plants.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2024
My annual end-of-the-season garden report: In sum, contentment
It was a good year in the garden, especially for the flowers.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2024
Cutting edge: In the garden, edges cover a multitude of sins
There are many approaches to tidy garden edges. Whichever you chose, your garden will look better.
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