As it becomes easier to determine how plants are related, or not, botanical labels will change. (A dogwood is not a dogwood is not a dogwood.)
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The disappearance of Maine’s rusty patched bumblebee
How a native Maine bee went from commonplace to landing on the federal endangered species list, and why the loss stings.
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Looking for a new gardening thrill? Try growing grains at home.
You can plant wheat or rice or heritage grains in your very own backyard.
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When it comes to trees and shrubs, go native
We bid goodbye to a longtime Cooperative Extension horticultural specialist, Lois Berg Stack.
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Even people who say they always kill houseplants can keep a cast-iron plant alive
The plant is low-maintenance and has nice leaves.
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Did you know marijuana is America’s most energy-intensive crop?
With the vote to make recreational usage legal, Maine is about to start growing even more of it.
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Cheery bromeliads are easy – and they’re cool
Some of these striking plants don’t even need soil.
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In January, a gardener’s thoughts turn to seed catalogs
Dreaming about the garden in winter is a pleasant pastime.
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No need to dig deep for useful and appreciated gifts
From a cold frame to a plant a month, here are suggestions from someone who knows their value.
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In landscape design, consider function as well as beauty
Plants can prevent erosion, offer animal habitat and much more.