Should You Bury Banana Peels in the Garden? The Answer May Surprise You originally appeared on Dengarden. Do bananas make a regular appearance on your grocery list? If so, you may want to hang on to ...

Here's when experts say it's okay to eat critter-damaged produce from your garden, and when it's best avoided.

Organic mulch keeps soil cool, moist, and weed-free while boosting long-term soil health. Great natural mulches include compost, chopped leaves, pine needles, and straw. A thick 3-inch mulch layer, ...

Gardens are a sanctuary; a private space to escape the business of everyday life. But whether you have acres of land or just a cosy balcony, working out what to do with your outdoor space can be ...

Discover the transformative power of weeds in gardening and sustainable agriculture. This video covers: 0:00 Intro 0:57 Weeds 101 - Understanding the role of weeds in ecosystems. 2:40 Putting weeds ...

Dear Master Gardener: The leaves of my spider plant are a sickly pale green. I have it near a south window. Is it getting too much light? Answer: There are several reasons why a spider plant loses its ...

Several events by Knox County Master Gardeners are coming up this month, including sessions on photography, a native plant walk, how to create a “smart yard,” and other topics. All events are free.

Dear Master Gardener: I bought some lovely, blooming gerbera daisies at the beginning of the summer but they stopped flowering. Is this typical of gerbera daisies? I was hoping they would keep ...

I asked my new AI colleague (I’ll call him Bob) to answer a few common garden questions. And I followed up his response with a few of my own thoughts. Bob: “That’s a lovely question — and one that ...

Carrabassett-area gardening lovers are using their talents and passion to grow vegetables and produce for others.