Plant them now, protect them from mice and deer, and you’re on your way.
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Scarborough’s Roger Doiron hopes White House garden he helped inspire grows in perpetuity
In 2008, Doiron used the garden at his own white house to launch a viral campaign that for a kitchen garden at the White House. First lady Michelle Obama last week announced a plan to maintain the garden for years to come.
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The state’s school gardens survive the drought
But some experience growing pains.
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Behind burning bush’s dazzle lies harm to native species
But there are non-invasive plants that can replicate its burst of crimson in the garden.
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Dehydrate your vegetables to preserve the remains of your vegetable garden
With a little experimentation, you too can become adept at drying the fruits of your labor.
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A new gardener assesses her first season outside
Slugs, kind neighbors and contentment figure into her account.
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Fall is the easier season to get chores done
From mulching to planting to pruning, here are tasks to do before putting your garden to bed.
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Maine heirloom apple trees bear satisfaction today, fruit for future years
Pay your love of the fruit forward by planting a tree or two. Or nine.
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Summer may be over, but your lawncare isn’t
Fall is the right time to restore and repair your lawn.
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New garden in Cape Elizabeth beckons children back to nature
At Fort Williams Park, kids can now expect to get muddy while learning in the garden mostly built by volunteers.