Rosa Rugosa, a beach rose beloved by many in Maine, is in a category of its own.
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Pod recast: This riff on avocado toast drastically reduces the food miles
Here’s a Maine-based sustainably minded answer to a trendy spread: Pea mash.
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Maine Gardener: A ray of hope for getting rid of the destructive emerald ash borer
A group of UMaine students and their professor are on the job, combining an array of tactics to try to eliminate the invasive pest, which could decimate Maine’s ash trees.
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Green Plate Special: For perfect kebabs, start with metal skewers
Using the sustainable tool is one of several tips that will ensure proper, efficient preparation of the summertime favorite.
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Green Plate Special: Make-ahead scones of every hue and season
Add seasonal fruit compote to the dough, then, whenever you get a craving, pull the scones from the freezer and bake. Bonus: It’s a good way to use up less than perfect fruit.
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Maine Gardener: In ornamental gardens, sometimes bigger leaves are better
Flowers get all the attention, but beautiful large leaves can add a lot of interest to your garden.
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Plant propagation: The hows and the whys
There are several ways to propagate plants yourself, and there are several good reasons to do so. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens experts explain.
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Green Plate Special: Cucumbers three ways, all of them delicious
They grow well, and eat well, in Maine.
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Green Plate Special: Start with a mix of hearty greens, sausage and onions
Then take your meal in one of several directions, from grilled pizza to quiche.
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Peat is an excellent growing medium for garden plants. But its use threatens the global environment
The mining of peat hastens climate change.