A 30th anniversary edition of Eliot Coleman’s ‘The New Organic Grower’ is out, and the emphasis is on sustainability.
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Freeport photographer creates images of ‘vote’ to rev up Mainers
Kerry Michaels’ naturalistic images urge viewers to vote for the environment.
Here’s why October is ideal for planting trees, shrubs
For one, temperatures are lower.
This is a job for – cue epic theme song – garden superheroes!
Gardeners who sign on for assisted migration could save plant species from extinction.
Snakes and bats and wasps, oh my!
When you try to rewild your garden, you don’t always get what you expect.
Try cover crops – a living blanket for your garden
They suppress weeds, attract pollinators and add nitrogen to the soil.
Come fall, to clean up the garden or not?
It’s complicated. Our columnist’s personal philosophy? If it stands tall, don’t maul. If it flops, lop it off.
Travel to Japan without ever leaving your garden
Our columnist explains how to create a Japanese garden in your own backyard. No moon-viewing platforms required.
New Hampshire pizza dough maker, 35 other out-of-state producers seek Maine stamp of approval
These organic farmers and food producers are from away – but their certification is from the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association.