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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...

Plant Garlic This Fall – Keep Vampires (and Pests!) Away

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...

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...

Winter Care for Indoor Houseplants: Tips for Thriving Plants All Season Long

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...

Honoring Indigenous People’s Day: Celebrating Wisdom of Three Sisters Agriculture

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...

Cultivating Sustainable Agriculture: Insights from the Ecology School's Farm Manager

Cultivating Sustainable Agriculture: Insights from the Ecology School's Farm Manager

We recently visited the beautiful Ecology School at Riverbend Farm, where I had the pleasure of speaking with Marguerite Wiser,...

Cultivating Sustainable Agriculture: Insights from the Ecology School's Farm Manager

We recently visited the beautiful Ecology School at Riverbend Farm, where I had the pleasure of speaking with Marguerite Wiser,...

How to Naturally Protect Your Garden from Local Predators

How to Naturally Protect Your Garden from Local Predators

Maintaining a beautiful garden can be incredibly rewarding and enjoyable, yet it may also draw in unwelcome guests. Local wildlife...

How to Naturally Protect Your Garden from Local Predators

Maintaining a beautiful garden can be incredibly rewarding and enjoyable, yet it may also draw in unwelcome guests. Local wildlife...

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The Gardener's Guide to Tool TLC

Embarking on a regular maintenance routine for your garden tools is the key to ensuring their optimal performance and longevity....

The Gardener's Guide to Tool TLC

Embarking on a regular maintenance routine for your garden tools is the key to ensuring their optimal performance and longevity....

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Preventing Pests with a Compost Tea

The bugs are out in full force this Summer! When you find insects in your garden, your first instinct might...

Preventing Pests with a Compost Tea

The bugs are out in full force this Summer! When you find insects in your garden, your first instinct might...