Maine Gardener - Portland Press Herald

Native plants may be in short supply in your garden

by Tom Atwell April 16, 2017April 14, 2017

Sweetfern and red maple were the focus of a talk at the Maine Flower Show.

by Tom Atwell April 2, 2017March 30, 2017

There are many new compact varieties to try.

by Tom Atwell Special to the Press Herald March 26, 2017March 24, 2017

Protected growing, as it is known, may be the future of farming for Maine.

by Tom Atwell March 19, 2017March 17, 2017

And with luck, you can take some home to plant, too.

by Tom Atwell March 12, 2017March 10, 2017

But avoid the spring bloomers and sap runners.

by Tom Atwell March 5, 2017March 8, 2017

Trees and shrubs are likely to get a slow start, but we should see more flowers.

Preliminary expansion plans could include a children’s garden and gazebos with a view.

Here are some tips on marijuana in Maine.

A professional offers ideas for plants that satisfy those desires.

by Tom Atwell February 5, 2017February 3, 2017

As it becomes easier to determine how plants are related, or not, botanical labels will change. (A dogwood is not a dogwood is not a dogwood.)