A stubborn blocking pattern in the jet stream led to the moderate drought that was declared Thursday, and the forecast shows an increasing likelihood of ‘extreme conditions’ later this summer.
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Vegetable pots, plots and gardens are in demand
NORWAY — Food insecurity has become a new normal for many across Maine, thanks to COVID-19. With the rapid spread of the virus and the loss of commercial food service as restaurants, resorts and cruise ships have gone dark, processing plants have closed their doors, dairy farmers have been forced to dump milk and vegetable […]
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Seed sales soar as Mainers put down roots at home
Amid fears of food availability and looking for ways to feel useful, Mainers are taking to gardening in a big way.
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Despite PFAS concerns, DEP allows compost sales to public
But state regulators say consumers are unlikely to be exposed to high levels over a prolonged period.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
PHOTO: Late start to planting season in Lewiston
Thanks to mother nature Lewiston man is late getting garden going.
Posted inMaine, News
Backyard gardeners flock to greenhouses and nurseries
A late, cold spring triggers ‘gardenitis’ during the three-day weekend.
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Lots of trees in Maine. Unfortunately, lots of pests, too
At Grow Maine Green Expo, experts discuss ways to slow down the spread of many destructive insects.
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Want monarch butterflies? Plant milkweed this fall
If you think there are fewer monarch butterflies fluttering about, you’re right. Because of a loss of milkweed, there’s been an 80 percent decline of monarch butterflies in the last 20 years, said Eric Topper, director of education for Maine Audubon. And there’s something Mainers can do about it right in their own yards: Plant […]
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Home gardening in Mechanic Falls
Miranda Jimenez clips a basil plant on her porch in Mechanic Falls on Thursday. Jimenez said all her herb and vegetable plants were grown from stem cuttings. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal)