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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…
February 22, 2019
Choosing the Right Plant for the Right Place
As a horticulturist at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, one of my most favorite “duties” is designing new annual plantings and…
December 13, 2018
Fairy Houses Aglow
As you may or may not know, building fairy houses is a Maine tradition. We here at the Gardens celebrate…
November 9, 2018
Outdoor Lighting Tips
Since getting outdoor lights evenly spaced—with all bulbs facing (more or less) in the same direction—during a Maine autumn is…
November 7, 2018
Color Palettes & Combinations
Since it sets the tone for the overall feel of your design, your color palette may be the most important…
October 26, 2018
Crafting with Greenery
Winter décor and evergreens seem to go hand in hand. Ever thought to wonder why? Besides the fact that evergreens…
June 20, 2017
Use for Ajuga reptans
If you’ve been dropping by our blog regularly, you’ll know that Syretha, one of our horticulturists, recently posted about her…
May 3, 2016
How can you help the monarchs?
Over the past few years there has been a dramatic decline in the monarch butterfly population. This has been caused…