A shade garden needn’t be a poor stepchild to the sunnier spots. Here are some suggestions for what to plant.
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Green Plate Special: Why aren’t you making your own salad dressing?
There is nothing to it, and it saves tons of plastic waste.
For Mother’s Day, wisdom from Nonna
A simple yet memorable soup made that can be made from even the barest of cupboards.
Role reversal: Try vegetables among the flowers, and vice versa
Vegetables can be beautiful. Flowers can be edible. This season, why not mix them up?
Maine Gardener: A new book helps gardeners choose plants to benefit wildlife and, by extension, us
In an online talk, Uli Lorimer, the author of the soon-to-be-published ‘The Northeast Native Plant Primer’ discussed the hows and whys of native plant gardening.
Green Plate Special: Repurpose leftovers into a rich, creamy risotto
Once you understand the basic risotto-making techniques, the classic Italian dish can be endlessly flexible.
Green Plate Special: Right-sized bagels for a healthier you
Cathy Barrow’s latest cookbook lavishes love upon the bagel and restores it to its proper dimensions.
Follow your Bliss: For John Bliss, of Broadturn Farms, that means growing cut flowers
In a recent online talk, Bliss discussed growing perennials on the Scarborough farm for flower arrangements.
Green Plate Special: Improving soil on farms also improves health of environment
And preliminary data says it’ll improve your own health, too.
Maine Gardener: Garden plans: This year, it’s all about the flowers
Our columnist hopes for a little peace, quiet and calm – and a lot of cut flowers.