There are many new compact varieties to try.
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New food magazine to be launched in Maine in June
Edible Maine joins a network of publications across the United States with a handcrafted and local approach to food.
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New book by Maine author instructs gardeners on how to grow produce inside hoophouses and greenhouses
Protected growing, as it is known, may be the future of farming for Maine.
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In the depths of mud season, houseplants will lift your spirits
But they’ll do much more – they actually improve the air quality in your house.
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Living off the grid the new-fashioned way in Thorndike
Homesteaders Frank and Camille Giglio are tapped in, and not just to their maple trees.
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The later date of this year’s Maine Flower Show means more and different flowers on display
And with luck, you can take some home to plant, too.
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Grow hollyhocks for striking effect
The longtime favorite can produce a stalk up to 6 feet tall, peppered with bright blossoms
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If it grows together, it goes together
Is companion planting effective? And what does it mean when it’s time for dinner?
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You know spring has nearly sprung when it’s time to prune trees and shrubs
But avoid the spring bloomers and sap runners.
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You may think the drought is so last summer, but the effects linger for your garden
Trees and shrubs are likely to get a slow start, but we should see more flowers.