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PublishedJanuary 22, 2023
Viles Arboretum experiments with ‘Forest of the Future’
As climate change alters conditions for Maine's flora, the arboretum experiments with non-native trees to figure out which species could thrive in warmer conditions.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2023
Radicchio – the leafy vegetable that’s almost too pretty to eat
But get over that. It's also delicious, in season now and available from your local farmer.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2023
Protecting soil, in Maine’s forests and backyards, is a key to carbon neutrality
With its abundance of forested land, the state is well positioned to meet its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2023
Then and now: Reflecting on nearly 50 years on one patch of earth
In the early days, Atwell and his wife tilled, installed lawn, and reached for fertilizers and insecticides. But as time has gone by, the couple has become more and more attuned to nature's needs in their garden.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2023
Save the planet, and time, with one-pot cooking
Sustainable recipes like this Muhammara and Chickpea Stew also suit busy lives.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2022
Chores are barely done, but never too early to shop for next year’s gardening season
Some great local catalogs encourage buying and daydreaming on cold winter days.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2022
‘Twas a greener night before Christmas
Out with the sugar plums, in with the recycled wrapping paper. (But we do like that renewable-energy-powered reindeer vehicle.)
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PublishedDecember 18, 2022
Efforts to restore American chestnut tree raise burning question for food lovers
When do we get to eat the chestnuts? Experts say they are tastier than the Asian and European nuts we import.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2022
A petite kabocha squash developed in Maine wins an award
Johnny's Selected Seeds' Sweet Jade is an All-America Selection. It's the first such award for scientist Lindsay Wyatt, who bred the plant.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2022
Growing indoor crops is more about the fun than the food they produce
Make a hobby out of watching these plants grow, and maybe even get some fresh ingredients out of it.
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