Maine Gardener - Portland Press Herald

New garden in Cape Elizabeth beckons children back to nature

At Fort Williams Park, kids can now expect to get muddy while learning in the garden mostly built by volunteers.

If your neighbor’s yard is uneasy on eyes, consider creating a screen by mixing native plants for the required height.

by Tom Atwell August 28, 2016August 29, 2016

The seed cooperative based in Clinton purchases bulbs such as garlic and colchicum from the state’s growers as much as possible.

by Tom Atwell August 21, 2016August 19, 2016

Landscape designer Larry Weaner tells homeowners to let their gardens evolve, as the terrain would in nature.

by Tom Atwell August 14, 2016August 14, 2016

To encourage local critters to visit your garden – but not dine on it – build a barrier.

by Tom Atwell August 7, 2016August 5, 2016

The 2-year-old Wild Seed Project says native animals depend on native plants.

by Tom Atwell July 31, 2016July 31, 2016

You need to water less than you might think.

by tom atwell July 24, 2016July 24, 2016

Casco Bay Community Garden on the Eastern Prom has great views and a wide range of gardeners.

by Tom Atwell July 17, 2016July 18, 2016

Is the cure worse than the problem?

by Tom Atwell July 10, 2016July 11, 2016

And if so, consider yourself lucky. There are plenty of beautiful plants that favor the shade.