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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, […]


Plant Profile: Lovely Linden

Posted on June 19, 2009.

Written by Genevieve Coombs

Blooming now (or soon to be blooming) is an incredibly fragrant tree, some small in stature, some large, all beautiful. The genus Tilia, or Lindens, are native to both North America and Europe, and are excellent trees both for the home garden and the more urban property dweller. These plants are exceptionally hardy, tolerant of a […]

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Gardener’s Mailbag: Clematis

Posted on June 12, 2009.

Written by Genevieve Coombs

Rose from Windham asks “What do I do with my Clematis? How do I prune it?” One of the most desired and often most elusive garden plants is the Clematis. When planted in the proper spot, these beautiful vining plants will thrive and live for many years, but finding that proper spot can be a […]

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Plant Profile: Deciduous Azaleas

Posted on May 29, 2009.

Written by Genevieve Coombs

Spring is in full swing! Flowers are blooming, veggie gardens are popping up green everywhere, and all the birds are back, building nests anyplace that stays still long enough. I’ve seen robins with new bunches of babies already! Hummingbirds are here too, drinking sweet nectar from just about every blossom imaginable. Some of the most […]

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The Grass is Greener in an Organic Lawn

Posted on May 22, 2009.

Written by Genevieve Coombs

Now that the weather has warmed up, and we’ve gotten a few good rainstorms followed by nice sunshine, the grass in our lawns is growing taller and taller every day. We all want a beautiful, soft green lawn to run around in during the summer months, but finding the time to maintain it can be […]


Plant Profile: Serviceberry

Posted on May 15, 2009.

Written by Genevieve Coombs

One of the most beautiful plants that blooms this time of year is one of our natives, the Serviceberry. Driving through the state, we are greeted by beautiful white clouds drifting through the sides of the road and fields. Relatively common in the native landscape, it is often overlooked for the home garden, but should […]

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Gardener’s Mailbag: Gardening in Small Spaces – Vegetable Gardens

Posted on May 8, 2009.

Written by Genevieve Coombs

Blaine from Windham asks: “I want a vegetable garden, but I’ve only got about a 10′ x 3′ space. What can I do with that?” The curse of suburbia is tiny backyards, which are often used as neighborhood soccer fields or baseball diamonds, so there is sometimes no room for serious gardening. I am an […]

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Plant Profile: Fabulous Forsythias

Posted on April 28, 2009.

Written by Genevieve Coombs

“Nature’s first green is gold” ~Robert Frost, ‘Nothing Gold Can Stay’ In Maine, nature’s first golden green comes in the form of Forsythia. Bright yellow, cheery blooms open just as the last dirty piles of snow have melted away. They do not last long, soon to be replaced by fresh green leaves, often times touched […]

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Spring is in the Air!

Posted on April 10, 2009.

Written by Genevieve Coombs

April brings the primrose sweet, Scatters daisies at our feet. –Sara Coleridge I’m not too certain about seeing daisies or primroses this early, but the long, hard winter is finally over! Spring is in the air! The birds are coming back from points south, daffodils and tulips are poking their heads above ground, and there […]


Plant Profile: Witch Hazel – Blossoms in the Snow

Posted on March 27, 2009.

Written by Genevieve Coombs

Before the daffodils have poked their heads above the snow, and before the Forsythia comes out with its cheerful yellow blossoms, there is another plant that is an indicator that spring is well on its way. If you’re someone who looks forward to an early spring every year, one of the best plants to have […]

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