Dig It! Garden Blog
Author: coastalmaine-editor
May 29, 2019
Tulip Maine-ia
It’s been a long time coming, but despite a long, cool, and damp spring, tulip season has officially arrived at…
May 20, 2019
For the Bees
Most of us are probably aware of the importance of bees, from pollinating almost everything we eat to the production…
May 14, 2019
What’s in Bloom – May 14, 2019
A note from Andy Brand, curator of living collections: Tulips are starting to open and should be looking good if…
May 8, 2019
The Many Wonders of the Elder Plant (Sambucus nigra and Canadensis)
Let me introduce you to elder, one of my favorite herbs of all time. Not only is this herb incredibly…
May 7, 2019
What’s in Bloom – May 6, 2019
Hellebores look amazing! Narcissus or daffodils are adding their bright, colorful blooms throughout the Gardens. Additional bulbs such as Hyacinthus,…
April 25, 2019
Creating Bird-Friendly Habitats
Creating a bird-friendly backyard habitat can be as low-maintenance as installing nesting boxes, bird feeders and a simple birdbath, or…
April 23, 2019
What’s in Bloom – April 23, 2019
Early spring bulbs are showing nice color and hellebores are beginning to put on a show. Be sure to look…
April 16, 2019
For the Love of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Perhaps we might be inclined to think of dandelions as weeds first and (maybe) as herbs second. But since, by…