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December 21, 2024
Overwintering Perennial Seeds – The Busy Gardener’s Trick for Spring Flower Planting

Did you know that you could plant your perennial flower seeds in the fall? This process mimics the natural life cycle of a flower. Perennial flower seeds would naturally be...

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10 Reasons to Plant Cover Crops

As we move into harvest season, it is important to think about revitalizing the garden for next year. Cover crops can be a great way to prepare for spring planting right now. 10...

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Radish Pods: What to do When a Good Radish Goes to Seed

I discovered radish pods by total accident last season. I was a bit lazy in my gardening maintenance due to travel and some of my radish plants bolted. I LOVE...

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It is TOO HOT!: How to Germinate Wildflowers Seeds in the Summer

Even here in Maine, it has finally become summer. While that means weekend trips to the beach, it also means that we have soil temperatures that are too hot for...

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How to: Planting Your Hardneck Garlic Bulbs in the Fall

  By the time November rolls around here in the North, our gardens have been cleared out, neatened up and prepped for a long winter rest. Something else you can...

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