Social media users helped connect the escaped cockatiel with its owners, who had been desperately searching for him.
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Explore Westport Island on the Gardens of Lincoln County tour
‘A Westport Island Adventure’ is a self-guided exploration of island gardens on June 27.
Groundcover is essential to any Maine garden
Gardens need visual interest, but be careful what you choose.
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.
Cape Elizabeth blooms during 2025 garden tour
Meet the gardeners of 4 lawns that were open to visitors this past Saturday.
Scenic tour explores private gardens in Lincoln County
The Gardens of Lincoln County Tour will return on Saturday, June 21, offering a full day of exploring beautiful private gardens. After a sold-out event last year, the 2025 tour will feature a fresh lineup of gardens in one of the most scenic spots in the county. This self-guided tour will showcase a diverse range […]
Learn about worms in Maine with KELT and an entomologist
Join the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust for a free Zoom lecture at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, to learn about jumping worms and how to identify them in your garden. Jumping worms, also known as snake worms, are an invasive species that can impact local gardens and ecosystems by rapidly changing soil composition and plant […]
The Neighborhood church invites public to learn about garden project
The Neighborhood United Church of Christ in Bath is hosting a gathering on Oct. 14 to discuss the new garden project, historical information of the site and more.
Giving voice: More than a garden tour
Like many days over the past few weeks (months?!), last Saturday morning was humid, damp, and misty. A storm had rolled through the Midcoast in the wee hours, and I had been awakened to a downpour accompanied by flashes of lightning and crashes of thunder. “Please let this pass by us now and end soon,” […]
Your Land: Front-yard gardens host neighborhood green thumbs
Most days, as I set out for some foot time, I walk to our driveway’s end and turn left. By the time I’ve adjusted my cap, rejiggered my sunglasses and caught stride, I’m at our neighbors’ front yard, which does two things: slows me a bit and wrinkles a smile across my face. Sure, I’ve […]