Too much spring cleanup can hurt beneficial native insects, some experts say. But how to balance those concerns with the needs and convenience of the gardener?
spring
Spring has not yet sprung, but it’s time to get started in the garden
Good chores for early spring? Sharpen tools, grow seedlings and prune.
Storms Monday followed by breezy, chilly midweek, late week warm up
That’s right. We just had a snow storm and now we’re talking about some spring thunderstorms for Monday. It’s looking warmer and sunnier for the end of the week.
Spring snowstorm Monday night, warmer for the rest of the week
The snow wraps up Tuesday morning. The warm up starts Tuesday afternoon. Spring like weather returns after the wintry start to the week.
Winter in northern Maine, spring in southern Maine to start off the week
It’s a battle between the seasons: The County gets snow, while southwestern Maine ends up in the 60s.
The Maine Gardener: Waiting is wearisome. Will the season ever begin? A gardener’s lament
When all else fails, put on some tunes and sharpen your tools.
What’s up in March?
Betelgeuse in Orion just keeps getting more interesting.