Maine Gardener
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2015
These plants are award-winners, but judge for yourself
And the envelope please … Actors have the Oscars, college football has the Heisman Trophy. At this time of year, organizations from the garden industry also name their winners. As with the Oscars, some of the prizes are for lifetime achievement: The Perennial Plant of the Year and Cary Award are for established plants that […]
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PublishedDecember 28, 2014
No twiddling that green thumb: Find a class this winter
Gardening classes, lectures and meetings throughout Maine should keep you happy till spring arrives.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2014
Maine Gardener: Last-minute gifts a gardener would prize
Try the new 'Flora Illustrata' or an essential lopper.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2014
Maine Gardener: Bring life, and maybe even health, into your home with array of plants
Houseplants add humidity to dry air and may even filter toxins.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2014
The plight of the honeybee eludes simple solutions
Specialists at a Maine conference agree there are no easy answers for curing colony collapse disorder and other threats.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2014
Which Christmas tree is right for you?
Nurseries are likely to offer a range of options: living Christmas trees, Frasier firs, Scotch pines, white pines and other evergreens.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2014
Decor from the yard: It can be arranged
Try being your own florist when dressing up your home for the holidays.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2014
New books plant seeds in growers’ minds
Whether for yourself or as a gift, these books offer how-to advice and inspiration for all sorts of gardeners.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2014
The Maine Gardener: Roots of a gardening writer’s career go back to Cape Elizabeth growers
As a young married man, his lessons in weeding, tilling and mulching came from his wife and her grandparents.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2014
Maine Gardener: Put lawn and garden to bed for the winter
Keep them healthier and reduce the spring workload by mowing, raking, weeding and pruning now.
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