Some like it hot, hot, hot.

The American Grown Act, supported by Rep. Pingree and Sen. King, asks that the U.S. government buy U.S. blossoms.

The window of pear perfection is fleeting. We've got a fix for that.

Some plants die immediately, others can withstand colder weather for a time.

September is a good time to dig and divide.

In fall, a gardener's fancy turns to thoughts of winter squash

You can use different parts of the plant in all sorts of ways.

Goodbye anxiety in the kitchen, hello luscious Hollandaise on the plate.

Here's what to look for: height, color and pollinator attractions.

Fortunately, Maine has at least a few cheesemakers who've mastered the process.

It wasn't a snap decision. Not only is the definition of 'native' evolving, but there are also real-world habitat benefits.

It sounds like the title of a horror film, but these invasive Asian worms are very real, and they are very bad for your garden.

Cookbook writer and eco-conscious chef Louisa Shafia is visiting Rockport this week to cook and teach.

A spoonful of sugar – in the form of chocolate-carrot snacking cake with vanilla yogurt glaze – and help from a regional nonprofit can ease the pain.

With the help of MOFGA, a one-time black thumb has become a gardener.

Compost made from ground-up lobster shells slowly releases nitrogen and builds strong cell walls in plants.

Suck out the sweet and delicious meat, add any unfertilized eggs to sauce, and be sure to save the shells for stock.

Too much green? Here are some blooms that can solve that.

Save money, and supply yourself with delicious homemade gifts or an ingredient for your own household drinks.

Directed by the founder of the Reducetarian Foundation, 'Meat Me Half Way' is fascinating and multi-faceted.

Everything is early. The flowers have been profuse. Irrigation has been crucial.

A committee has been meeting to decide which plants should be on the list, the state's second.