The herring shortage has led Maine’s puffin population to change its diet

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August 11, 2019

The herring shortage has led Maine’s puffin population to change its diet

Humans should follow suit to help Maine's fisheries rebound.
Published
August 11, 2019

Cover crops enrich the soil, prevent erosion, inhibit weeds and more

Have an empty space in your vegetable bed? Here's how to fill it with a cover crop.
Published
August 4, 2019

Granitas offer a twofer in the kitchen – keep cool, and use up bits of this and that

Picture sorbet, but flakier, plus you don't need any special equipment to make it.
Published
August 4, 2019

A guide to growing bramble berries

An Ohio State guide says raspberries are a weed. Crazy talk and another reason to be glad we live in Maine.
Published
August 4, 2019

Allagash beers get uber-local with new on-site orchard

Its first cherry harvest is being used in a sour blonde ale.
Published
July 28, 2019

Midseason, a columnist takes stock of the garden

Blooms and vegetables are late but plentiful.
Published
July 28, 2019

Take the pledge: MOFGA wants you to eat local and organic in August

Support farmers and farm animals, pollinators, Maine's economy and good health – both the soil's and your own.
Published
July 21, 2019

Berries past their peak? Not to worry.

Whatever you do, don't throw them out. Terrific ways to transform mushy berries abound.
Published
July 21, 2019

Stop and smell the roses – and the jasmine and the hyacinth and the bee balm …

Gardeners often plant chiefly with their eyes, but incorporating their noses can make gardens even nicer.
Published
July 14, 2019

It’s green bean season, but for this columnist, that’s not a cause for rejoicing

On the plus side, green beans are easy to grow, and there are several interesting varieties.