

10 Native Plants to Grow for Winter Interest
Growing plants with colorful bark and bright berries is an easy way to make your garden more attractive in winter.
Lauren Landers
Oct 30, 2024


Experiments with Natives in The Meadows of Little Long Pond
Tate Bushell of the Land and Garden Preserve gave a tour of experiments they have been conducting.
Cathy Rees
Oct 2, 2024


Native Maine Milkweeds to Grow for Monarchs and More
Photo: Martha B. Moss Native milkweeds are host plants for monarch caterpillars, but other pollinators love them too! Some gardeners...
Lauren Landers
Sep 5, 2024


Save Water in the Garden with Drought-Tolerant Native Plants
Photo credit: Martha B. Moss Slash water use and simplify plant care with these drought-resistant native plants! Most of the soil in...
Lauren Landers
Aug 8, 2024


How to Create a Rain Garden with Native Plants
Grow these Maine natives in poorly draining spots to create your own DIY rain garden! Yards with soggy and poorly draining soil can be...
Lauren Landers
Jun 27, 2024


What to do with Native Seedlings after Winter Sowing
Photo credit: NGBH So, you’ve sown native plant seeds, but you aren’t sure what to do next. Follow along with this guide to learn how to...
Lauren Landers
May 16, 2023


10 Native Plants to Grow for Cut Flowers
Discover the best native plants for homemade bouquets and floral arranging! Growing your own cut flowers for bouquets, wreath making and...
Lauren Landers
May 4, 2023


Early Spring Planting: Which Native Plants to Grow and Why
by Lauren Landers April 13, 2023 Enjoy bright flowers earlier in spring by sowing these colorful Maine natives! After the...
Lauren Landers
Apr 13, 2023


Early Bloomers
The first signs of spring have arrived and the show of wildflower blossoms has begun. On a recent warm day after the first week of May I...
Catherine Rees
May 15, 2017