Aging at home is a common goal for many boomers and seniors, and one of the most rewarding activities that can support this aspiration is gardening. While traditional gardening can present challenges related to strength and flexibility as we age, innovative tools and strategies now make it more accessible, allowing us to continue enjoying this […]
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South Portland residents find new homes for unwanted items through city’s swap events
The city’s sustainability and parks and rec departments have encouraged residents to offer their unwanted items to others who might want them. The next swap is June 11.
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How to keep pests out of your garden — sustainably | Column
Here are some strategies to help keep your gardens safe.
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No yard? You can still grow food! | Column
All you need are a few pots of soil, seeds or seedlings, a sunny spot, and one weekend.
Posted inCommunity, Food, Guides, Life & Culture, News, Times Record
5 seedling sales in Midcoast Maine to help start your garden
Local farms and nonprofits are holding sales just in time for planting season.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
These Mainers nurture a passion for growing orchids
Orchids are finicky, demanding just the right conditions to thrive. Some people go to great lengths to provide them.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Nothing is easy about making vanilla from orchids. This Portland attorney is hooked anyway
A grower of many orchids, David Soley undertakes the tricky, timing-specific and time-consuming process of making vanilla extract from his own plants.
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One seed, many seasons: How to grow a garden that endures | Column
Plant the right seeds now and you may never need to buy more.
Posted inDo This, Maine, News
Connect over your hobbies through these 5 Falmouth clubs
From chess to speed skating, there’s a social group for everyone.
Posted inFood, Maine
For these Maine couples, the garden is where their love blooms
The way we cultivate relationships often comes out in the way we cultivate our gardens.