If doing what is best for the environment is foremost to you, the answer is clear: Grow seed-grown natives in the soil that existed in your garden before your home was even built.
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Superheroes might save the world, but they’d totally wreck the environment
“Batman drives around a car that literally shoots fire out the back,” one scientist says. “That has to be terrible for the environment.”
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Tie on one of these sparkly bow tie chokers for New Year’s Eve
A Maine-made sparkly bow tie from Arthlin will dress up any outfit.
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How and why Hillary Morin Peterson happened upon a whole new species of wasp in Harpswell
She was doing battle with invasive moths (using science).
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Trees can teach us to value a world of connection
Their vast and complex network of reciprocity is right under our noses, even if we don’t often notice.
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Societies invite plant geeks to share what they know and love
While some groups in Maine have disbanded, fans of orchids, hostas, daylilies and irises keep going and hope to attract younger members.
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In a hard year for sustainability, here are some of the bright spots for 2017
Despite the U.S.’s Paris Accord exit and plenty of negatives for the environment there are reasons to hope.
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No Maine shrimp, but there are other domestic sources to choose from
The most sustainable options for a favorite seafood are caught in the Gulf of Mexico or farmed in this country.
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Rethinking food for dogs could affect health of pets and planet
Veterinarians divide over a proposal to turn Los Angeles shelter animals into vegans.
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Add native plants for holly jolly Christmas for people and wildlife
The berries of shrubs such as winterberry and mountain holly provide snacks for animals and uplifting color for humans.