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Published
April 28, 2024

Short on yard space? There are plenty of vegetables you can grow in pots

Tomatoes, potatoes and peppers are among them.
Published
April 21, 2024

You can never plant enough peas

There are 3 basic types: sugar snaps, snow peas and shelling peas. Fresh from the garden, all peas are peerless (though garden asparagus gives them a run for their money).
Published
April 14, 2024

When a neighbor took down several big pine trees, the sunshine poured in

Things will be different in the Atwell's vegetable garden this year. Among other things, the couple is eager for bell peppers that get enough sun to actually ripen.
Published
March 31, 2024

Anniversary milestone for the guy with the greenest thumb around

As our Maine Gardener column turns 20, writer Tom Atwell reflects on how gardening has changed.
Published
March 24, 2024

Don’t add to Maine’s food waste problem. Compost your kitchen scraps

The process takes some time but is straightforward.

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Published
March 17, 2024

Skip the seedlings and opt to direct-sow flower seeds this year

Many annuals, and perennials, too, are easy to grow from seed directly in your garden.
Published
March 10, 2024

Paella wasn’t always a (delicious) dinner party trick

Born as the humble food of farm laborers in Valencia, it was cooked over an open fire in the field with whatever ingredients were easily at hand.
Published
March 10, 2024

Signs that your houseplants are ready for a new pot – and tips for repotting them

Late winter/early spring is the perfect time to repot houseplants.
Published
February 25, 2024

Tips for springtime pruning

Bonus: Bring any branches you trimmed from flowering shrubs and trees inside and arrange in vases. Be patient, and in a few weeks enjoy beautiful blossoms.
Published
February 18, 2024

Add a little chaos to your garden

No need to be regimented inch by inch and row by row. Inject a bit of free spirit into your gardening style as a way to use up old seeds and discourage pests.