Several native black cherry trees grew up, unseen, under our columnist’s very eyes. The tree provides many benefits to Maine birds, butterflies and mammals.
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Homefront: When dinnertime approaches, let the garden inspire you
Homegrown carrot tops, kale, cucumbers, mint and more add up to a perfectly seasonal meal.
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Maine Gardener: You labored over your vegetables all summer. So store them right
Use our quick crib sheet to help you preserve them through the fall and winter.
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Maine Gardener: When you plant a garden, first check the view from your windows
Curb appeal, schmerb appeal. Unless you’re selling your house, the view from inside the house will reward you far more richly.
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Maine Gardener: How to grow hydrangeas
These shrubs are showy, but also can be finicky. Choose wisely.
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Maine Gardener: Prep now for a better garden next year
It might be boring, but so will next spring if you’re housebound with nothing to do.
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Maine Gardener: Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ new president hopes to make it a must-see destination
For Gretchen Ostherr, this is the latest job in a career spent outdoors.
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Maine Gardener: In a tough season, the garden has been a blessing
Much of the nation ground to a halt because of the coronavirus. The garden carried on more beautifully than ever.
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Ripe for debate: How to make the best tomato sandwich
Despite hints of disagreement, there’s general consensus on one thing: It tastes great, no matter how you slice it.
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Maine Gardener: True compost is hard to create, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try
How to put your table scraps, leaves and grass clippings to use.