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Late bloomers that are worth the wait

by Tom Atwell August 25, 2019August 27, 2019

Don’t let your garden go green. These flowers will add color even as the gardening season winds down.

But state regulators say consumers are unlikely to be exposed to high levels over a prolonged period.

by Tom Atwell August 18, 2019August 19, 2019

How to get rid of weeds? Get out there and regularly weed.

by Tom Atwell August 11, 2019August 12, 2019

Have an empty space in your vegetable bed? Here’s how to fill it with a cover crop.

by Tom Atwell August 4, 2019August 3, 2019

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

by Tom Atwell July 28, 2019July 28, 2019

Blooms and vegetables are late but plentiful.

by Tom Atwell July 21, 2019July 21, 2019

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

by Tom Atwell July 7, 2019July 9, 2019

Bring a camera, a pen and a notebook.

by Tom Atwell June 30, 2019June 30, 2019

Help these threatened ‘keystone organisms’ by planting a bee-friendly garden.

by Tom Atwell June 23, 2019June 25, 2019

Plenty of bugs can help in your fight against aphids and their ilk. Step one: Attract the beneficials to your garden.