Give sustainable, more meaningful gifts this holiday that also happen to be more in line with your personal ethos.
gardening
Kalanchoes brighten winter days, but don’t overwater
The blooms are yellow, pink, orange, red or white.
For Christmas, give these books to the gardener/reader in your life
From Shakespeare’s gardens to a how-to gardening handbook for the homebrewer, they run the gamut.
Plants can be just as beautiful inside as out
Here are some suggestions for making wreaths and other artful decor for your home.
Gardener isn’t the boss of a cat or the coming winter
A kale-loving feline reminds a Maine woman she’s not in control of what happens to what she plants.
Don’t bag up your leaves for the city to collect
They’re useful in your own garden.
Saving water and energy at heart of growth at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
New construction at the Boothbay garden will emphasize energy efficiency and water conservation.
Spruce up your garden and ditch the yellow daffodils and red tulips
This fall, reject the conventional and plant some unusual bulbs.
Hardscaping newbies have to read, try and maybe try again
This season before cold and snow is the right time to tackle construction in your garden, from patios to sheds.