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Maine Gardener
Growing a garden that’ll let you play bartender
Who knew ginger root, a native of the tropics, could grow in a Maine backyard?
Sowing wild seeds will help ecosystem in your backyard and beyond
Fifty years ago there was twice as much nature, and we can bring some back.
A gardening season draws to a close
Our columnist assesses his own patch of earth, from late-blooming hydrangeas to two perfect apples.
Preserve the bounty of your harvest so you can eat from your garden all winter long
A guide to storing winter squash, parsnips, dried beans and more, no refrigerator or freezer needed.
Is a tricky shaded, moist spot stumping you?
Here’s what to plant for an entire season of garden interest.
Fall may be here, but the gardening season hasn’t ended
Here are 10 things to do to prepare your garden for winter
Help! My bush looks frail! My soil is rocky! My seeds never sprouted!
Dear New Gardener: Relax and listen to the voice of experience.
Propagating native seeds turns out to be harder than you might think
Mother Nature has all sorts of tricks up her sleeve to keep you guessing how to make them sprout.
It may seem counterintuitive, but try planning your garden in the fall
Bonus: the plants will be on sale.