A low-maintenance landscape is possible with a little planning and the right plants.
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Leg Work: Over the bridge and through the city, bikers like the commute
In Portland, not quite 2 percent of residents bike to work, but two who do save money and find connection.
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Homegrown: A durable wallet made from sailcloth
The updated classic for active fathers (and other folks) was created on Peaks Island and is still made in Maine.
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Meet Amanda Devine, who takes care of 10 Maine islands
It took persistence to get the job and stamina to do it well.
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Chewonki celebrates its 100th birthday, looks to the future
The summer camp turned environmental leader feeds itself, heats itself and treads lightly on the land – all while showing campers a really good time.
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Portland middle schoolers delve into the science of GMOs
Some emerge from the semesterlong study with modified opinions.
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Homegrown: Organic and naturally colored sprinkles! How cool is that?
Stephanie O’Neil’s concoction is free of corn syrup, among other things.
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Author and rose expert Peter Kukielski makes roses happy without chemicals
The former curator of the New York Botanical Garden’s rose garden says the key is to choose roses that work in your environment.
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Sea Change: Road to fuel economy is long, slow
Following decades of governmental inaction, fuel economy standards are finally on the increase again.
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Take notebook, camera to reap ideas from Maine garden tours
The upcoming Hidden Gardens of Munjoy Hill tour and others around the state offer opportunities to both enjoy and learn.