Maine Gardener - Centralmaine.com

From beech leaf disease to browntail moths, Maine’s forests face a multitude of threats

by Tom Atwell April 23, 2023April 22, 2023

Though the state is 90 percent forested, invasive insects, diseases and a warming climate imperil the health of the trees.

by Tom Atwell April 16, 2023April 15, 2023

Baseball fans have their opening day. So do gardeners.

by Tom Atwell April 9, 2023April 7, 2023

If you’re lucky, you’ll get blooms in the garden the following year, apt for a flower that symbolizes rebirth.

by Tom Atwell April 2, 2023April 1, 2023

If you own waterfront property, consider creating a buffer zone. It’ll help curb pollution.

by Tom Atwell March 26, 2023March 25, 2023

Horticulturalist and business owner Rob Sinnott will show you how.

by Tom Atwell March 19, 2023March 18, 2023

Supporting native insects is another important consideration.

by Tom Atwell March 12, 2023March 11, 2023

The answer has to do in part with how well you readied the garden last fall.

by Tom Atwell March 5, 2023March 4, 2023

The heads produce a greater number of uniform leaves with a single cut.

by Tom Atwell February 19, 2023February 18, 2023

Even when he’s away from his garden, Atwell thinks about gardens. In Hawaii, he visited a thriving organic farm and learned how chocolate is made.

by Tom Atwell February 12, 2023February 11, 2023

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