Borrow a technique from farmers called succession planting.
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Maine Gardener: Public gardens around the state are reopening
Social-distancing rules are in place, but that doesn’t affect the beauty of Maine Coastal Botanical and other gardens.
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Maine Gardener: Plant perennial fruits and vegetables to be well-stocked for years
Then, when you crave asparagus, raspberries, rhubarb, apples…, you just walk out to your back yard and harvest dinner or a snack.
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Maine Gardener: Do the environment a big favor; shrink your lawn
Replace it with a flower garden, and as a bonus, you won’t have to mow so much.
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Maine Gardener: Let a hundred flowers bloom
Planting vegetables lets you eat locally all summer long. But don’t forget the power, and beauty, of flowers.
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Maine Gardener: Socialization of plant sales will be missed
Most of the events are canceled completely, but some have moved ordering online.
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Maine Gardener: No land? Grow vegetables in pots
Many Mainers have turned to the garden to wait out COVID-19. Here are some practical tips for growing food, even if you’re short of sunlight or space.
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Maine Gardener: Nurseries and florists gear up for the expected Mother’s Day surge
Curbside pickup, one-way aisles and simply spreading out are among the ways they’ll tackle any crowds.
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Maine Gardener: The plight of the bumblebee (and other pollinators)
Bees, both native and not, face an array of threats. Here’s how you can help in your own backyard.
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Maine Gardener: What happens to community gardens when the community is 6 feet apart?
Towns are wrestling with how to make community garden plots – and gardeners – safe. Sharing tools is history.