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Best Plants for Winter Interest and How to Plan for Next Year’s Garden
As the gardening season winds down and the landscape settles into its quiet winter rest, it’s easy to think the...
Best Plants for Winter Interest and How to Plan for Next Year’s Garden
As the gardening season winds down and the landscape settles into its quiet winter rest, it’s easy to think the...
Putting Pen to Soil: The Power of a Garden Journal
As the garden settles into its winter rest, November invites us to pause, reflect, and take stock of the growing...
Putting Pen to Soil: The Power of a Garden Journal
As the garden settles into its winter rest, November invites us to pause, reflect, and take stock of the growing...
Planting Cover Crops in the Fall: Nourish Your Soil Naturally
As the main growing season winds down, many gardeners pack away their tools and call it a year. But...
Planting Cover Crops in the Fall: Nourish Your Soil Naturally
As the main growing season winds down, many gardeners pack away their tools and call it a year. But...
Why You’ll Fall in Love with Planting Bulbs This Fall
Fall bulb planting is one of gardening’s quiet joys... the kind of work that rewards you months later when...
Why You’ll Fall in Love with Planting Bulbs This Fall
Fall bulb planting is one of gardening’s quiet joys... the kind of work that rewards you months later when...
Plant Garlic This Fall – Keep Vampires (and Pests!) Away
Did you know garlic has a reputation for keeping vampires at bay? While we can’t guarantee it will protect...
Plant Garlic This Fall – Keep Vampires (and Pests!) Away
Did you know garlic has a reputation for keeping vampires at bay? While we can’t guarantee it will protect...
Preparing Your Plants to Come Back Indoors After Summer
As summer winds down and the nights grow cooler, it’s time to think about bringing your favorite houseplants back...
Preparing Your Plants to Come Back Indoors After Summer
As summer winds down and the nights grow cooler, it’s time to think about bringing your favorite houseplants back...
The Soil Food Web at Work in Autumn: Preparing the Ground for Next Spring
As the vibrant colors of summer fade into autumn’s golden hues, much of the garden seems to slow down. But...
The Soil Food Web at Work in Autumn: Preparing the Ground for Next Spring
As the vibrant colors of summer fade into autumn’s golden hues, much of the garden seems to slow down. But...
Give Your August Garden a Fresh Burst of Color
By the time August rolls around, many of our decorative annuals, especially those in containers, are looking a little sad...
Give Your August Garden a Fresh Burst of Color
By the time August rolls around, many of our decorative annuals, especially those in containers, are looking a little sad...
Plant Now, Harvest Later: What to Plant in July for a Bountiful Fall
When summer hits full stride in July, many gardeners start harvesting, but savvy growers know it’s also the perfect time to...
Plant Now, Harvest Later: What to Plant in July for a Bountiful Fall
When summer hits full stride in July, many gardeners start harvesting, but savvy growers know it’s also the perfect time to...
From Soil to Sky: How Organic Practices Help Pollinators Thrive
June is Pollinator Month—a time to recognize the vital role bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects play in our ecosystems...
From Soil to Sky: How Organic Practices Help Pollinators Thrive
June is Pollinator Month—a time to recognize the vital role bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects play in our ecosystems...
The Powerful Benefits of Organic Gardening: Healthier Minds, Wallets, and Plates
In an age where many of us are seeking more sustainable, mindful ways of living, organic gardening has emerged as...
The Powerful Benefits of Organic Gardening: Healthier Minds, Wallets, and Plates
In an age where many of us are seeking more sustainable, mindful ways of living, organic gardening has emerged as...
The Charm of Clover Lawns: A Green Choice Rooted in Irish Folklore
If you’re looking to create an eco-friendly, low-maintenance, and lush lawn, clover might just be the perfect plant for you....
The Charm of Clover Lawns: A Green Choice Rooted in Irish Folklore
If you’re looking to create an eco-friendly, low-maintenance, and lush lawn, clover might just be the perfect plant for you....
Top 10 Cool-Weather Vegetables to Plant in Early Spring
Spring is just around the corner, and as the soil begins to warm up, eager gardeners can start planting certain...
Top 10 Cool-Weather Vegetables to Plant in Early Spring
Spring is just around the corner, and as the soil begins to warm up, eager gardeners can start planting certain...
Top 20 Houseplants and Why You Should Have Them in Your Home
Houseplants are more than just decorative accents—they offer numerous benefits, from purifying the air to boosting mood and productivity. If...
Top 20 Houseplants and Why You Should Have Them in Your Home
Houseplants are more than just decorative accents—they offer numerous benefits, from purifying the air to boosting mood and productivity. If...
Gardening Tasks through the Winter
January and February are key months for planning and prepping your organic garden. Even though it might be too cold...
Gardening Tasks through the Winter
January and February are key months for planning and prepping your organic garden. Even though it might be too cold...
The Best Plants to Gift This Holiday Season: A Guide to Greenery That Spreads Joy
With the holiday season upon us, many of us are looking for thoughtful, unique gifts to share with loved ones....
The Best Plants to Gift This Holiday Season: A Guide to Greenery That Spreads Joy
With the holiday season upon us, many of us are looking for thoughtful, unique gifts to share with loved ones....
Winter Care for Indoor Houseplants: Tips for Thriving Plants All Season Long
As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, indoor houseplants need a little extra attention to stay healthy and...
Winter Care for Indoor Houseplants: Tips for Thriving Plants All Season Long
As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, indoor houseplants need a little extra attention to stay healthy and...
Natural Elements Are Trending in Holiday Décor: Here's Why You Should Embrace Them This Year
As we dive into the holiday season, a refreshing trend is taking center stage in homes across the world: natural...
Natural Elements Are Trending in Holiday Décor: Here's Why You Should Embrace Them This Year
As we dive into the holiday season, a refreshing trend is taking center stage in homes across the world: natural...
From Waste to Wonder: Lessons Learned at the Maine Compost School
There was a long-awaited anticipation when first arriving at the Maine Compost School, spots fill up quick due to its...
From Waste to Wonder: Lessons Learned at the Maine Compost School
There was a long-awaited anticipation when first arriving at the Maine Compost School, spots fill up quick due to its...
Transforming Your Backyard: Planting a Heart-Shaped Garden with Coast of Maine's Penobscot Blend
Creating a garden that thrives in your space is part science, part art, and part working with what’s already there....
Transforming Your Backyard: Planting a Heart-Shaped Garden with Coast of Maine's Penobscot Blend
Creating a garden that thrives in your space is part science, part art, and part working with what’s already there....
How to Prepare Your Raised Garden Beds for Spring With Castine Raised Bed Mix
If you’re planning to start or refresh your garden beds for the next growing season, getting the soil right is...
How to Prepare Your Raised Garden Beds for Spring With Castine Raised Bed Mix
If you’re planning to start or refresh your garden beds for the next growing season, getting the soil right is...
Cultivating Legacy: 100 Orchards and Counting with Richard Hodges
Cultivating Legacy: 100 Orchards and Counting with Richard Hodges Today we’re celebrating a remarkable milestone: 100 school orchards planted by...
Cultivating Legacy: 100 Orchards and Counting with Richard Hodges
Cultivating Legacy: 100 Orchards and Counting with Richard Hodges Today we’re celebrating a remarkable milestone: 100 school orchards planted by...
The Secret to Thriving Raised Beds: Castine Raised Bed Mix
If you're looking to create nutrient-rich raised beds that will have your plants thriving, look no further than Castine Raised Bed...
The Secret to Thriving Raised Beds: Castine Raised Bed Mix
If you're looking to create nutrient-rich raised beds that will have your plants thriving, look no further than Castine Raised Bed...
How to Plant Garlic and Tulip Bulbs for Fall: A Step-by-Step Guide
Today, we’re sharing tips on how to plant garlic seeds and tulip bulbs for the upcoming season. Garlic is one...
How to Plant Garlic and Tulip Bulbs for Fall: A Step-by-Step Guide
Today, we’re sharing tips on how to plant garlic seeds and tulip bulbs for the upcoming season. Garlic is one...
