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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...
Cultivating Figs: A Guide to White and Greek Fig Trees
In our garden, there are two varieties of fig trees: white figs and Greek figs. These trees thrive in nutrient-rich...
Cultivating Figs: A Guide to White and Greek Fig Trees
In our garden, there are two varieties of fig trees: white figs and Greek figs. These trees thrive in nutrient-rich...
Planting a Fall Garden: Kale, Swiss Chard, and the Benefits of Lobster Compost
Planting a Fall Garden: Kale, Swiss Chard, and the Benefits of Lobster Compost Fall is often an overlooked season for...
Planting a Fall Garden: Kale, Swiss Chard, and the Benefits of Lobster Compost
Planting a Fall Garden: Kale, Swiss Chard, and the Benefits of Lobster Compost Fall is often an overlooked season for...
Growing Food to Enhance Resilient Communities: A Conversation with Maddie Kartoz, City Sprouts' Garden Operations Manager
In this episode of the Growing Good Podcast, we had the privilege of chatting with Maddie Kartoz, the Garden Operations...
Growing Food to Enhance Resilient Communities: A Conversation with Maddie Kartoz, City Sprouts' Garden Operations Manager
In this episode of the Growing Good Podcast, we had the privilege of chatting with Maddie Kartoz, the Garden Operations...
Creating a Nitrogen-Rich Compost Layer: Building a Healthy Herb Spiral for Years to Come
In today’s project, we took an eco-friendly approach to creating a healthy, nutrient-dense soil layer by chopping up our clover...
Creating a Nitrogen-Rich Compost Layer: Building a Healthy Herb Spiral for Years to Come
In today’s project, we took an eco-friendly approach to creating a healthy, nutrient-dense soil layer by chopping up our clover...
Honoring Indigenous People’s Day: Celebrating Wisdom of Three Sisters Agriculture
Today, as we recognize Indigenous People’s Day, we at Coast of Maine Organic Products take a moment to reflect on...
Honoring Indigenous People’s Day: Celebrating Wisdom of Three Sisters Agriculture
Today, as we recognize Indigenous People’s Day, we at Coast of Maine Organic Products take a moment to reflect on...
Reynolds Farms Nursery : A Family's Journey Through 65 Years of Growing Plants and Growing Together
In a world that often measures success in skyscrapers and digital empires, there is something magical about a business that...
Reynolds Farms Nursery : A Family's Journey Through 65 Years of Growing Plants and Growing Together
In a world that often measures success in skyscrapers and digital empires, there is something magical about a business that...
Growing Garlic: A Simple Guide to Planting, Caring, and Harvesting
Like garlic? Who doesn’t? Most often considered an herb or spice, did you know garlic is actually a vegetable? Garlic is a...
Growing Garlic: A Simple Guide to Planting, Caring, and Harvesting
Like garlic? Who doesn’t? Most often considered an herb or spice, did you know garlic is actually a vegetable? Garlic is a...
Unlocking the Full Potential of Cannabis with Stonington Blend Growers Mix
At Coast of Maine Organic Products, we pride ourselves on creating high-quality, organic soil solutions that cater to a wide...
Unlocking the Full Potential of Cannabis with Stonington Blend Growers Mix
At Coast of Maine Organic Products, we pride ourselves on creating high-quality, organic soil solutions that cater to a wide...
How School Orchards are Transforming Communities: RetreeUS Celebrates 100th Orchard
In a world that often moves too fast, taking a moment to plant a tree can be a transformative act...
How School Orchards are Transforming Communities: RetreeUS Celebrates 100th Orchard
In a world that often moves too fast, taking a moment to plant a tree can be a transformative act...
The Impact of Coast of Maine's Growing Good Program: Strengthening Communities Through Gardening
Gardening is more than just planting and harvesting; it’s about fostering connections and building strong, supportive communities. Coast of Maine’s...
The Impact of Coast of Maine's Growing Good Program: Strengthening Communities Through Gardening
Gardening is more than just planting and harvesting; it’s about fostering connections and building strong, supportive communities. Coast of Maine’s...
A Thriving Partnership in Cannabis Cultivation: Coastal Cultivars and Coast of Maine Brands
In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of cannabis cultivation, choosing the right growing medium is crucial to achieving success. In...
A Thriving Partnership in Cannabis Cultivation: Coastal Cultivars and Coast of Maine Brands
In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of cannabis cultivation, choosing the right growing medium is crucial to achieving success. In...
Growing Food to Enhance Resilient Communities
Maddie’s story is a testament to the power of local food systems, community building, and the importance of experiential education....
Growing Food to Enhance Resilient Communities
Maddie’s story is a testament to the power of local food systems, community building, and the importance of experiential education....
Experimenting with Raised Beds and Gardening for Joy
I'm thrilled to share a fascinating conversation with Eric and Christopher Feml-Nelson @growformegardening, two passionate gardeners who have transformed their...
Experimenting with Raised Beds and Gardening for Joy
I'm thrilled to share a fascinating conversation with Eric and Christopher Feml-Nelson @growformegardening, two passionate gardeners who have transformed their...
Vegetable Garden Planning
Is there anything more gratifying and delectable than cultivating your own produce? Productive plants offer a profound sense of achievement...
Vegetable Garden Planning
Is there anything more gratifying and delectable than cultivating your own produce? Productive plants offer a profound sense of achievement...
Bodacious Berries
It’s harvest time. So don’t start putting your garden to bed because there’s plenty of perks on the horizon. Don’t...
Bodacious Berries
It’s harvest time. So don’t start putting your garden to bed because there’s plenty of perks on the horizon. Don’t...
Keep the Yummy Coming
Once you’ve got a taste of your own fresh veggies plucked straight from the garden, you’ll want to keep the...
Keep the Yummy Coming
Once you’ve got a taste of your own fresh veggies plucked straight from the garden, you’ll want to keep the...
Herbs Spice Summer Up
Summer is a heady time of year. Now is when your senses can revel in a field day discovering the...
Herbs Spice Summer Up
Summer is a heady time of year. Now is when your senses can revel in a field day discovering the...
Makes Scents
Seeing is believing, it’s true. But you’ve got other senses that need to be fed, even when the garden is...
Makes Scents
Seeing is believing, it’s true. But you’ve got other senses that need to be fed, even when the garden is...
The Green Resolution
Your New Year’s Resolution: Eat More Greens. Our suggestion: Do it Indoors! Coast of Maine’s part of this picture: Provide...
The Green Resolution
Your New Year’s Resolution: Eat More Greens. Our suggestion: Do it Indoors! Coast of Maine’s part of this picture: Provide...
Keep the Goodies Coming
Discover the superpowers of raised beds for nonstop thrills. What do you want out of your raised beds? Everything! Once...
Keep the Goodies Coming
Discover the superpowers of raised beds for nonstop thrills. What do you want out of your raised beds? Everything! Once...
Raised Beds
by Tovah Martin Start your raised beds right from the ground up So, you just raised the bar for your...
Raised Beds
by Tovah Martin Start your raised beds right from the ground up So, you just raised the bar for your...
Growing Garlic
Did you know that garlic is actually one of the easiest plants to grow and harvest? It is! and now...
Growing Garlic
Did you know that garlic is actually one of the easiest plants to grow and harvest? It is! and now...
