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Creating a Nitrogen-Rich Compost Layer: Building a Healthy Herb Spiral for Years to Come

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...

How to Graft Apple Trees: Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Own Black Oxford

How to Graft Apple Trees: Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Own Black Oxford

Grafting apple trees is a traditional horticultural practice that allows you to grow a desired apple variety on hardy rootstock....

How to Graft Apple Trees: Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Own Black Oxford

Grafting apple trees is a traditional horticultural practice that allows you to grow a desired apple variety on hardy rootstock....

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...

Reynolds Farms Nursery : A Family's Journey Through 65 Years of Growing Plants and Growing Together

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

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...

Bulbs to Light Up Your Spring!

Bulbs to Light Up Your Spring!

As the days grow shorter and the chill of winter sets in, it’s easy to feel like the vibrant colors...

Bulbs to Light Up Your Spring!

As the days grow shorter and the chill of winter sets in, it’s easy to feel like the vibrant colors...

Unlocking the Full Potential of Cannabis with Stonington Blend Growers Mix

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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,...

Gardening Tasks for August

Gardening Tasks for August

Gardening tasks in August involve both maintaining your current garden and preparing for the upcoming fall season. Here are some...

Gardening Tasks for August

Gardening tasks in August involve both maintaining your current garden and preparing for the upcoming fall season. Here are some...

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...

Climate Resilient Gardening

Climate Resilient Gardening

Climate change is making its mark on our environment in various ways that directly affect our gardening. The reality is that...

Climate Resilient Gardening

Climate change is making its mark on our environment in various ways that directly affect our gardening. The reality is that...

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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...

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Seed Starting Basics

A Beginner's Guide to Successful Plant Growth 1. Choosing the Right Seeds Before you start, you need to choose the...

Seed Starting Basics

A Beginner's Guide to Successful Plant Growth 1. Choosing the Right Seeds Before you start, you need to choose the...

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Garden Planning

Cultivating Your Perfect Garden Embark on the enchanting journey of gardening, where each plot of earth carries the potential for...

Garden Planning

Cultivating Your Perfect Garden Embark on the enchanting journey of gardening, where each plot of earth carries the potential for...

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Growing an Indoor Garden

Don’t let winter hold you back from growing fresh vegetables and herbs. Growing can help elevate your cooking and add...

Growing an Indoor Garden

Don’t let winter hold you back from growing fresh vegetables and herbs. Growing can help elevate your cooking and add...

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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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Homecoming Boost & The Final Feeding

So, you successfully whisked all your houseplants safely inside ahead of the Big Bad Chill. And as usual, it was...

Homecoming Boost & The Final Feeding

So, you successfully whisked all your houseplants safely inside ahead of the Big Bad Chill. And as usual, it was...

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Prepping Houseplants for Fall Re-Entry

Some of us saw this coming. After all, fall happens right about now every year. So, you might as well...

Prepping Houseplants for Fall Re-Entry

Some of us saw this coming. After all, fall happens right about now every year. So, you might as well...

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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...