Maine Gardener
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PublishedAugust 11, 2019
Cover crops enrich the soil, prevent erosion, inhibit weeds and more
Have an empty space in your vegetable bed? Here's how to fill it with a cover crop.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2019
A guide to growing bramble berries
An Ohio State guide says raspberries are a weed. Crazy talk and another reason to be glad we live in Maine.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2019
Midseason, a columnist takes stock of the garden
Blooms and vegetables are late but plentiful.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2019
Stop and smell the roses – and the jasmine and the hyacinth and the bee balm …
Gardeners often plant chiefly with their eyes, but incorporating their noses can make gardens even nicer.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2019
It’s green bean season, but for this columnist, that’s not a cause for rejoicing
On the plus side, green beans are easy to grow, and there are several interesting varieties.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2019
Think of a garden tour as a learning opportunity
Bring a camera, a pen and a notebook.
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PublishedJune 30, 2019
Be good to the pollinators
Help these threatened 'keystone organisms' by planting a bee-friendly garden.
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PublishedJune 23, 2019
Pests in your garden? Encourage the good insects to get on the job
Plenty of bugs can help in your fight against aphids and their ilk. Step one: Attract the beneficials to your garden.
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PublishedJune 16, 2019
Despite the cold, wet spring, your gardens may be right as rain
Many shrubs that blossom in the spring have liked all the rain, and consider this: You don't have to constantly drag hoses around the yard.
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PublishedJune 9, 2019
Peonies require patience, but not much else
The flowers are striking, the plants can live for 100 years, and with four types, it's easy to find one that suits your gardening needs.
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