In This Issue: Reader Survey November Is the Month to . . . Indoor Gardening: How to Grow Fresh Greens and Herbs Year-Round in Maine Native American Heritage Day and Thanksgiving Backyard Bird of the Month: Wild Turkey Maine Weather and Climate Overview Reader Survey We need your input! By sharing your experiences and suggesting […]
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In This Issue: October Is the Month to . . . To Rake or Not to Rake Plants for the Winter Landscape Sacred Seeds Backyard Bird of the Month: Yellow-rumped Warbler Maine Weather and Climate Overview (October 2024) October Is the Month to . . . By Kate Garland, Horticulture Professional, UMaine Cooperative Extension Plant […]
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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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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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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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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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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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In This Issue: April is the month to… Transplanting Shrubs Spring Hunting for Fiddleheads Featured Volunteer Lydia Mussulman Backyard Bird – Brown-headed Cowbird Responsible Storm Cleanup Advisory Maine Weather and Climate Overview April Is the Month to . . . By Coral Sheldon-Hess, Androscoggin County Master Gardener Volunteer Intern For most of the state, the “expected” last frost date […]
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In This Issue: March Is the Month to . . . Cultivating Change: The Remarkable Journey of Maine State Prison’s Garden Program Using Canned Goods in Cooking The Japanese Hori Hori: One of the Most Versatile Garden Tools You’ll Own Backyard Bird of the Month: Mourning Dove Help Stop Invasive Species during National Invasive Species […]
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In This Issue: February Is the Month to . . . Growing Microgreens Licensing Requirements for Arborists in Maine Help Track Forest Pests This Winter Backyard Bird: Golden-crowned Kinglet Ash Protection Collaboration Across Wabanakik (APCAW) Book Review: A Northern Gardener’s Guide to Native Plants and Pollinators Maine Weather and Climate Overview (February 2024) Winter Interest […]
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