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The Maine Gardener’s Hawaiian adventure

The trees in Hawaii grow tall, but not strong, pineapples are less important than you thought, and more fun facts about Hawaiian flora.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige February 12, 2023February 11, 2023

Used in baking, with seafood or drizzled on vegetables, brown butter offers nutty, complex depth that improves everything it touches.

No matter the temperature, some always like it cold.

by Avery Yale Kamila February 5, 2023February 4, 2023

Follow our suggestions to get it just right.

by Tom Atwell February 5, 2023February 4, 2023

It’s too early to plant, but not too early to plan.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige February 5, 2023February 4, 2023

It’s situational, depending on the dish and technique, but sumac, for one, may work.

The disease has driven prices up and supplies down, affecting Maine farms, stores, restaurants and egg lovers in different ways.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige January 29, 2023January 28, 2023

Freeze it. Some tips on how best to do so.

And don’t forget the parsnip and the beet. These cold-weather root veggies, longtime New England staples, can make excellent sweets.

by Tom Atwell January 29, 2023January 28, 2023

A centuries-old gardening method for starting seedlings is finding new life.