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Here’s a gardening task that’s actually good for winter: Pruning

You need three tools: a hand pruner, a lopper and a pruning saw.

Aidan Howe’s taste for vegetables got bigger along with his prize-winning plant.

The red maple brought with it decades of history, and, in its final years, a sense of familiarity for editor Peggy Grodinsky.

The how, the what and the when, and the who to call for help.

This easy grower from the jungle can find a comfortable home in Maine.

by Tom Atwell February 11, 2018April 26, 2018

Try growing rosemary from seed. It ain’t easy.

Two talks at Grow Maine Green Expo give the lowdown on the hungry bugs, at once an essential part of the ecosystem and a threat to native trees.

by Tom Atwell February 4, 2018February 1, 2018

In the depths of winter, garden columnist Tom Atwell plans his vegetable garden – and suggests you do the same.

The group that certifies the state’s organic agriculture operations has made strong progress during Ted Quaday’s five years at the helm.

by Tom Atwell January 28, 2018January 25, 2018

It takes a year longer to grow, but it will save money.