But the Cumberland County Master Gardener Plant Sale is still going strong.
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Garden journals aren’t the only way to record what you grow
If writing isn’t for you, there are other ways to keep track of your gardening successes and failures.
Potted plants add lots of interest to your garden
Give some thought to the pots, the soil and the plants themselves.
No Mow May can help threatened pollinators, and by extension, us
Plus, a whole month to skip a chore? Now if only we could figure out a way to avoid doing the laundry.
From beech leaf disease to browntail moths, Maine’s forests face a multitude of threats
Though the state is 90 percent forested, invasive insects, diseases and a warming climate imperil the health of the trees.
Maine Gardener: And so it begins
Baseball fans have their opening day. So do gardeners.
When the blossoms have gone by, plant your Easter lily outside
If you’re lucky, you’ll get blooms in the garden the following year, apt for a flower that symbolizes rebirth.
Learn to garden with Greater Franklin County Food Council
Greater Franklin County Food Council will be hosting a 21 week program with Stone Soup Gardens where new and experienced gardeners can learn from a master gardener and build friendships.
Maine Gardener: Try live staking to prevent runoff from harming lakes, ponds and streams
If you own waterfront property, consider creating a buffer zone. It’ll help curb pollution.
Build your own mini indoor garden at Portland plant shop Terrarium
Horticulturalist and business owner Rob Sinnott will show you how.