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PublishedFebruary 4, 2018
Garden planning should begin now, when you’re deciding on seeds
In the depths of winter, garden columnist Tom Atwell plans his vegetable garden – and suggests you do the same.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2018
Local products are seemingly everywhere, so where’s the local cooking oil?
It seems not enough acreage of oilseed crops is being grown in Maine to make a commercial processing facility here feasible.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2018
Executive director of Maine organic farmers association to retire in late August
The group that certifies the state's organic agriculture operations has made strong progress during Ted Quaday's five years at the helm.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2018
Is your fleece contributing to the microplastics problem?
One of the many sources of microplastics is fiber from synthetic clothing.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2018
What you need to know about microplastics
These pieces of plastic, often no bigger than a sesame seed, come from many sources but are all man-made.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2018
A survey found plenty of tiny pieces of plastic in Casco Bay. What that means still isn’t clear
The Friends of Casco Bay assessment identifies microplastics in four distinct regions. But none of the microbeads banned in Maine in 2015 showed up.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2018
Make marmalade the resourceful way – with the peel, pith, pulp and pips
If you're going to truck in fruit from afar, use every last bit. And then make some glorious scones.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2018
What’s That? A reusable milk jug with a reusable spout
The 99-cent spout makes sustainable glass milk jugs so much easier to pour.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2018
Try asparagus from seed rather than the usual roots
It takes a year longer to grow, but it will save money.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2018
Homegrown: Pay homage to the Patriots in a more subtle – and sustainable – way
The Double Dip Dinghy reflects the New England landscape and holds your hot dip, too.
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