In the early days, Atwell and his wife tilled, installed lawn, and reached for fertilizers and insecticides. But as time has gone by, the couple has become more and more attuned to nature’s needs in their garden.
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Save the planet, and time, with one-pot cooking
Sustainable recipes like this Muhammara and Chickpea Stew also suit busy lives.
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Chores are barely done, but never too early to shop for next year’s gardening season
Some great local catalogs encourage buying and daydreaming on cold winter days.
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‘Twas a greener night before Christmas
Out with the sugar plums, in with the recycled wrapping paper. (But we do like that renewable-energy-powered reindeer vehicle.)
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Efforts to restore American chestnut tree raise burning question for food lovers
When do we get to eat the chestnuts? Experts say they are tastier than the Asian and European nuts we import.
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A petite kabocha squash developed in Maine wins an award
Johnny’s Selected Seeds’ Sweet Jade is an All-America Selection. It’s the first such award for scientist Lindsay Wyatt, who bred the plant.
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Growing indoor crops is more about the fun than the food they produce
Make a hobby out of watching these plants grow, and maybe even get some fresh ingredients out of it.
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Mustard is easy to make and customize to different tastes
Personalized mustard makes a great gift, and a grainy version goes great in a creamy sauce for chicken thighs.
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Maine Gardener: Grow your own mushrooms
Not comfortable with foraging? Bored by shopping? There’s another way.
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A handful of companies make salt from the Gulf of Maine using sustainable methods
No question, when it comes to salt, buy local.