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Plant Profile: Magnificent Mums

Posted on September 24, 2009.

Written by Genevieve Coombs

Nothing says “fall” like chrysanthemums. Mums are the most widely grown potted plant in the country, and one of the longest lasting cut flowers, and the enormous range of colors they bloom in makes them suitable for just about any area. They will hold their blooms on the plant for upwards of a month, providing […]

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Fall is For Planting!

Posted on September 11, 2009.

Written by Genevieve Coombs

Cooler weather has arrived, the trees are starting to change, and the kids have gone back to school. No matter what the calendar says, it’s fall, folks. It’s time to take a look at the garden and see what can be done in the next couple of months to fill some gaps. Fall is great […]


Plant Profile: Hardy Hibiscus – Bringing the Tropics to Maine

Posted on August 28, 2009.

Written by Genevieve Coombs

Some of the most stunning plants in the late summer garden are the Hardy Hibiscus. Whether perennial or shrub, they bust forth with a plethora of tropical-looking blossoms in August and September, reminding us that summer isn’t quite over. Bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies all adore the trumpet-shaped blossoms and sweet nectar within, giving them a […]

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Beat the Summer Heat!

Posted on August 21, 2009.

Written by Genevieve Coombs

Summer is finally here, and seems to be making up for lost time by jacking temperatures up higher than we’ve seen in a good long while. Our plants aren’t any more used to it than we are, and though my tomatoes are finally happy and producing some fruit, other members of the garden aren’t quite […]


Heavenly Hydrangeas

Posted on August 14, 2009.

Written by Genevieve Coombs

Ah, Hydrangea. A flower that brings to mind old lace and lazy summer evenings. A welcome sight when many of the other shrubs in the landscape have finished blooming. They come in a variety of sizes and flower shapes, so there’s sure to be one that fits in your garden! The Smooth Hydrangea (H. arborescens) […]


Plant Profile: Daylilies

Posted on August 7, 2009.

Written by Genevieve Coombs

The Daylily Days of summer have arrived! Bright color is a little bit later than usual, thanks to our odd spring, but that just means we get to enjoy it for a little longer than usual. The daylilies are in full bloom, and though the flowers themselves only each last a single day, the sheer […]

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The Summer Garden

Posted on July 31, 2009.

Written by Genevieve Coombs

The pale pinks, blues, and soft yellows of spring have given way to bold reds, oranges and golds as the weather and the garden finally heat up this year. Everything has definitely benefited from the return of sunshine and warm weather. My veggie garden is finally starting to really grow, and I’m seeing little baby […]


Pest Profile: Japanese Beetles

Posted on July 24, 2009.

Written by Genevieve Coombs

Every July they visit. Thousands upon thousands of them. Hungry invaders that will stop at nothing to make sure any joy we get out of our summer gardens is destroyed swiftly and completely. I speak of Japanese Beetles, the scourge of all rose gardeners and anybody who enjoys having a nice lawn. These little copper […]

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Plant Profile: Roses

Posted on July 17, 2009.

Written by Genevieve Coombs

Rose is a rose is a rose. Every rose has it’s thorn. Do not think that roses are cursed with thorns, but that a thorn bush is fortunate enough to have roses bloom upon it. More, I am sure, has been written about roses than nearly any other bloom imaginable, though that will not discourage […]

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Weeding Therapy

Posted on July 10, 2009.

Written by Genevieve Coombs

One good thing about all the rain we’ve had lately; the weeds pop out of the ground like nobody’s business. The return of the sun means they’re also growing like mad, which means there are a lot more to pull, but the soft mush of earth doesn’t hold the roots very well. Pull ’em now, […]


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