The UMaine Cooperative Extension is researching the state’s native elderberry and assisting in its commercial production
gardening
Grow sunflowers for splendor and seeds
Varieties provide easy to grow, pollen-free flowers of varying heights
Add flower power to your plate with hostas
Hungry? Why not grab something from your flower garden.
Saffron can be grown in Maine, but it can be labor intensive
Saffron, the world’s most expensive spice, is growing in Penobscot County.
Nothing beats a homegrown tomato
Try growing several varieties from seedlings.
For blooms throughout the summer, plant annuals
A bonus? Beautiful cut flowers all season long.
Choose a good-looking climbing plant that’s not too aggressive
Give your landscape some vertical diversity with vines.
The rain has delayed potato planting this spring
But this week is a good time to get to it.
Sustainable beauties live long and need little to prosper
These flowering plants require little care and some could outlive you.
Swiss chard can brighten a chilly, gray spring
Swiss chard is one of the most forgiving and most rewarding vegetables you can grow in your garden.