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Maine Home Garden News — January 2024

In This Issue: January Is the Month to . . . Cultivating Community and Connection at Sweethaven Farm in Seal Cove Invasive Plant Regulations Cardoon Beef Tagine Recipe Backyard Bird – Pine Siskin The Northeast Native Plant Primer: 235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden by Uli Lorimer.  Timber Press, 2022. Maine Weather and Climate Overview […]

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Maine Master Gardener Volunteer Newsletter – December 2023

In this issue… Program Updates 2023 Horticulture Keynote Cuetlaxochitl for the Holidays Report your MGV Hours and MHH Donations Volunteer Opportunity: Pollinator-Friendly Garden Certification Committee Maine Master Gardener Volunteers Facebook Group Upcoming Events and Programs Program Updates It’s been awhile since our last newsletter and we’ve been busy! We wanted to update you about some […]

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Maine Home Garden News — December 2023

In This Issue: Confusing Fall Berries! Send Holiday Cheer, Not Pests: Follow Out-Of-State Plant Health Regulations Celebrating Collaboration and a Bright Future: The Journey of the Joyce Hedlund Community Garden at Eastern Maine Community College Backyard Bird of the Month – American Robin Gifts for the Gardener Maine Weather and Climate Overview (December) Special Thanks! […]

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How should I remove moss from my raised beds?

Question: I had a quite a lot of moss growing in my raised beds. I’m sure the heavy rain didn’t help. I am going to get the soil tested. What is the best course of action for the moss—remove it or dig it under? Answer: Jonathan Foster, Home Horticulture Outreach Professional You’re absolutely right that […]

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Are there alternatives to using landscape cloth in gardens to reduce weeds?

Question: I have been using landscape cloth to reduce the weeds in my garden. I have been reading that this material is not good and that there are better alternatives but I haven’t seen what the alternatives are. Are there better alternatives and if so, what do you recommend? Answer: Jonathan Foster, Home Horticulture Outreach […]

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How can I mitigate damage from jumping worms found in a compost pile?

Question: I have recently discovered what I believe to be jumping worms in my compost pile. I am very concerned about my plants and soil. How much damage can I expect and is there anything I can’t do to mitigate? Answer: Jonathan Foster, Home Horticulture Outreach Professional The Asian jumping worm is rapidly becoming quite a headache for […]

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