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January Hues Giving You the Blues? Add Color to a Frosty Landscape

Posted on January 28, 2016March 6, 2017 by Susan Brown

Winter Interest Shrubs & Grasses Add Cheer to Zone 5 Gardens Mid-winter in Maine leads many gardeners to dream of spring while looking out at a somber landscape. But cold temperatures don’t have to mean a lackluster yard. There are plenty of opportunities for Mainers to integrate color and interest in their winter gardens. Many shrubs, trees, and grasses take Maine winters in stride, putting ...
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Plant for Your Community

Posted on December 18, 2015February 2, 2018 by Susan Brown

When we plant something, we're spending time with family, meeting at community gardens, and engaging with our kids. We're also connecting with gardening experts, landscapers and local garden center staff that have advice, tips videos and inspirational ideas.
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Plant for the Environment

Posted on December 18, 2015February 2, 2018 by Susan Brown

Trees and shrubs are nature's janitor. They remove carbon dioxide from the air, counteract car emissions and decrease pollutants and that's just for starters.
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Plant for Economic Value

Posted on December 18, 2015February 2, 2018 by Susan Brown

Improve property value, add instant curb appeal to your home, your block, your neighborhood, and your town.
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Plant for Better Health

Posted on December 18, 2015February 2, 2018 by Susan Brown

When we plant vegetables we benefit from good, healthy food. But planting anything, from herbs to shrubs means we're getting outside, increasing our heart rate. And, time spent in the outdoors is tied to better mental health as well.
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Reap the Rewards of a Growing Movement!

Posted on December 16, 2015January 31, 2018 by Susan Brown

Have you heard? Maine is planting – from Buckfield to Bridgewater and Whitefield to Winterville, beginning gardeners and horticultural pros are digging in the dirt and putting down roots. A flowering plant, herb or veggie, or a single shrub or tree is all it takes to join a growing movement and reap huge rewards. Ready to be more active? Be greener? Give back to your community? Get more value f...
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