His Anti-Pest-O grew out of ill effects of working with chemicals as a botanist.
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Meet: Peter Felsenthal, who chronicles the work of Maine farmers
His book ‘New Growth’ shows the beauty and the grit of the farming life.
Meet Bob Garver, owner of Wicked Joe Coffee
From the company’s solar-powered Topsham roastery to its electric vans, the Maine coffee business strives to be as sustainable as possible.
Meet Chris Paquette, builder of chemical-free swimming pools
His Robin’s Nest Aquatics, based in Hollis, also creates garden ponds and other sustainable water features that work with nature.
Meet Amanda Devine, who takes care of 10 Maine islands
It took persistence to get the job and stamina to do it well.
Author and rose expert Peter Kukielski makes roses happy without chemicals
The former curator of the New York Botanical Garden’s rose garden says the key is to choose roses that work in your environment.
Meet: Brian Beeler II, Downeaster manager of passenger services
The former landscaper now grows the popularity of the train experience.
Trevor Kenkel, Bowdoin student and aquaponics grower
A concussion propels the former football player to follow his passion for sustainable agriculture.
Meet: Ed Flanagan, Wyman’s of Maine CEO
The wild blueberry company’s chief shares the buzz on the bee problem.
Meet: Bob Palmer, soon-to-be award-winning arborist and savior of elm trees
Through his Kennebunk landscape company and civic projects, he has promoted urban forestry and protected lots of Maine trees.