With winter coming, columnist Tom Atwell cheers himself up with new houseplants.
gardening
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Some people hunt for deer and turkeys in the fall …
while others hunt for invasive plants.
advertisement
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
My annual end-of-the-season garden report: In sum, contentment
It was a good year in the garden, especially for the flowers.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Cutting edge: In the garden, edges cover a multitude of sins
There are many approaches to tidy garden edges. Whichever you chose, your garden will look better.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Leaf peepers come for the dramatic tree colors on mountainsides
In your own garden, plenty of shrubs can provide their own fall show.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
All summer-long, your house plants have enjoyed the open air
It’s time to bring them back inside the house and give them a little TLC.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, Maine Gardener
Set up your garden for success next year by protecting the soil now
You can do so by planting cover crops, or mulching with items like grass clippings, compost or leaves.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Fall is a good time to plant
Thrift is among the reasons, as nurseries typically drop their prices at this time of year. Also, trees and shrubs you plant now will be ahead of the game next spring.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Are your peonies too crowded?
It’s the right time to divide and move them, and it’s not too hard.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Most pruning is best saved for late winter
But there’s an exception to every rule: Several types of shrubs and certain pruning jobs are suitable for fall.