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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 even think about slowing down, because the garden is pumping out goodies a mile a minute. I’m talking about berries. And it’s not only about what goes into our tummies (and there’s lots of that […]
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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 be to destroy them, but that’s not always the best course of action. Some insects are destructive and should be controlled, but of the more than 1.5 million known insect species in the world, more […]
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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 harvest flowing. With a little planning, you can continue the parade of delicious produce without pause. To set the momentum in motion, you’ll need to stay on top of crops and keep them harvested to […]
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Native Seed Secrets

Tempted to go native in your garden? Seeds are a super way to start. Thanks to the new movement to nurture native plants in our gardens, seeds of all-time favorites like milkweeds and native lupines are readily available. Or, you could send for seeds through the mail. Whichever way you go, you’ll be getting the […]
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Seeds Get You Started

Spring is so fickle. The temperatures go up, the temperatures drop down. It’s way too risky to start planting in the ground. But there is a totally satisfying alternative that will fulfill all your urges to play in the soil. Plus, it’s loads of fun. You need to plant seeds. Really, once you’ve given seed […]
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A User’s Guide to Amazing Amaryllis

You want them. Of course, you want them. Who wouldn’t be starstruck by huge bodacious trumpet-shaped blossoms blaring with voluptuousness? We’re talking about totally nondescript plump bulbs that suddenly send out promising flower buds in a snap and then pop into performance like you wouldn’t believe. And all this is staged in the middle of […]
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Raised Beds Raise the Bar

Raised beds are the way to go. Planting a raised bed is like putting all your hopes and dreams in a box. No matter if you’re growing veggies or cut flowers, when you are trying to push out a crop efficiently and reliably, raised beds are the best bet to make the magic happen. Although […]
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Spring Fling

  Spring is really, actually, truly happening! That means amorous frogs are chirping, the perennials are popping, buds are swelling, and you want to get out there and join the festivities. Well, here come some ideas to get your garden up to speed and perking along. Spring is probably the only time of year when […]
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The Seedier, the Better

Our goal right now is to keep you from climbing the walls with boredom. So, hear us out, because we’ve got a truly effective remedy for midwinter blahs. All you need is some Coast of Maine Sprout Island Blend Seed Starter, a few packets of seeds, and a pinch of patience. Put all those ingredients […]
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