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Maine Home Garden News – September 2024

In This Issue: September Is the Month to . . . Help Protect Maine’s Trees: Join the Fight Against Invasive Species A Tale of Three Training Programs Full (Super!) Moon Lore Planting Trees Successfully in the Fall Backyard Bird of the Month: Sharp-shinned Hawk Mainely Dish: Homemade Salsa Maine Weather and Climate Overview (September 2024) […]

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Maine Home Garden News – August 2024

In This Issue: August Is the Month to . . . What Can Devoted Gardeners Do When We Just Cannot Garden Anymore Like We Want To? Collecting Ash Seed in Maine Featured Tool: Say Hello to the Homi The Best Salts for Canning & Pickling Backyard Bird of the Month: Scarlet Tanager Maine Weather and […]

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Maine Home Garden News – July 2024

In This Issue: July Is the Month to . . . My Battle With Bishop’s Weed Maine Summer Events Celebrating People, Places and Food Book Review: Lawns Into Meadows Ask the Expert: Planting Strategies for Erosion Control Fresh From the Garden: How to Enjoy Green Beans Backyard Bird of the Month – Song Sparrow Maine […]

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Maine Home Garden News – June 2024

In This Issue: June Is the Month to . . . The Magic of McAlpin Making the Most of Volunteer Plants When Summer comes to the Land of the People of the Dawn Ask the Expert: I’ve heard PFAS is found in carboard. Is it safe to use it in the garden? Backyard Bird of […]

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Maine Home Garden News – May 2024

In This Issue: May is the month to . . .  How to Build a Zig Zag Garden (4-Post Trellised Garden) Plant Identification Apps Beet Growing 101  Backyard bird of the month: Red-Eyed Vireo Mainely Dish: Rhubarb Muffins Ask the Expert Maine Weather and Climate Overview (May 2024) May Is the Month to . . […]

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