Columnist Tom Atwell plants, and compares, four varieties . Which will he pick to plant again next year?
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Maine Gardener: Enjoy leaf-peeping season in your own backyard
These shrubs produce beautiful fall colors and berries, extending the garden season.
Late bloomers that are worth the wait
Don’t let your garden go green. These flowers will add color even as the gardening season winds down.
State’s ‘forever chemical’ restrictions not applied to compost
But state regulators say consumers are unlikely to be exposed to high levels over a prolonged period.
A gardener’s work is never done
How to get rid of weeds? Get out there and regularly weed.
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.
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.
Midseason, a columnist takes stock of the garden
Blooms and vegetables are late but plentiful.
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.
Think of a garden tour as a learning opportunity
Bring a camera, a pen and a notebook.