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Divide and Thrive: The Secret to Perennial Abundance
By Jennifer Langille Perennials are the gift that keeps on giving. Not only do they return year after year, but many also multiply and
Quick Guide: Time to Direct Sow Outside!
By Elizabeth Spence Yes, it’s May and it’s time to start sowing seed outside! The dandelion tells us so! Did you see our article
Getting Your New Garden Beds Ready: Step-by-Step for Success
By Jennifer Langille Creating a healthy, productive garden starts from the ground up. Whether you’re dreaming of bursting flower beds, a lush cottage garden,
Vermicomposting: Farming the Worms
By Elizabeth Spence “Nobody likes me. Everybody hates me. I’m going down the garden to eat worms. . .” Anyone remember that childhood song?
Cotyledon: A Seed’s First Step Into the Light
By Jennifer Langille As gardeners, we spend these late winter days dreaming of seeds—sorting them, ordering new ones, and imagining the life they’ll bring.
Telling the Bees
by Elizabeth Spence My husband used to keep bees in our Tatamagouche garden. They lived joyfully in their little hives, going about their daily
The Dandelion Tells You When to Plant Outside!
by Elizabeth Spence Getting rid of dandelions can be one of the gardener’s perennial chores. Especially from our lawns. We want a clear, pristine
A Tale of Two Tomatoes
by Elizabeth Spence featuring Carol Walton and Silvana Castillo Many years ago, I binge-grew some heritage tomatoes from seed. I had so many that
“Look To The Crocus” A Poem by Marion McCready
Painting by Cathy Dalton by Elizabeth Spence In my research for my article on the crocus, I found this astoundingly beautiful poem about the
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