If you are weary of a winter that refused to properly arrive and now lingers beyond its welcome, take heart. The days steadily lengthen, and the spring sun beckons – it’s time to plant again, even…
Home and Garden
Spring arrived March 20 at 5:24 p.m. here on the East Coast. And you know what that means: time to get outdoors and uncover those gardens, once all the snow melts, that is! And most…
A new online portal and expanded benefit amount are key features of a relaunch of the Maine Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) that opens for applications today.
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Veggies to Table Founder Erica Berman will be speaking Wednesday, March 8 at 12:30 p.m. at the Boothbay Region Garden Club meeting to share the story of Veggies to Table and talk about their…
Certain homes have an undeniable wow factor. That instant appeal tends to be noticeable the moment visitors pull up to the curb, and it might be a byproduct of homeowners’ willingness to embrace…
Renovations are a great way for homeowners to reshape their homes. Some may aspire to renovate so their home is more reflective of their personal taste, while others may do so in an effort to make…
Home renovations provide a host of benefits. Such projects can increase resale value and improve on the safety, aesthetics and functionality of a home.
Some homeowners may employ the mantra…
Keep gardening longer with less muscle strain and fatigue with these pain-free gardening techniques. You’ll not only keep your garden looking its best but also make it a more enjoyable experience…
It’s time to prepare for your spring bird-feeding as we eagerly anticipate the arrival of our colorful migrants! Mid-Coast Audubon will be accepting bird seed orders until March 11 to raise funds…
Join Kennebec Estuary Land Trust for a free evening zoom lecture on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. to learn about the beautiful and unique dragonflies and…
The Veggies to Table Dahlia Tuber Shop is now officially live! We’re selling a select amount of our 100% organic tubers —choose between the many gorgeous pink and orange varieties, or surprise…
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2023 Spring Plant Sale Catalog is now available in print and online! Plants are available for pre-order, either online or by mail through…
Buyers of single-family existing homes across Maine are still encountering a lower-than-normal inventory of homes available for purchase. According to Maine Listings, 1,289 homes changed hands in…
MaineHousing has announced it has released $11 million in Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefits.
This funding is being released nearly a month ahead of the typical HEAP schedule…
October is National Domestic Abuse Awareness Month
The term “domestic” often refers to something that occurs within specified borders like a home or a country. In the case of domestic abuse, however, the repercussions reach far beyond the walls of…
Boothbay Region Greenhouses
Bob and Kitty Boyd will be moving on after 40 years owning and running Boothbay Harbor Greenhouses. After closing the business on Oct. 29, the Boyds said they expect about six months of paperwork…
AUGUSTA — Home prices may be stabilizing, according to the Maine Association of Realtors. Sales remain strong; Maine Listings today reported a median sales price (MSP) of $330,000 for the 1,890…
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is excited to announce a new fundraiser - - native wildflower seeds. October is the perfect month to sow wildflower seeds for spring growth.…
Boothbay Region Garden Club (https://www.boothbayregiongardenclub.org/) member Deanna Clarkson will be presenting a very successful method…
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, in collaboration with the Boothbay Region Clean Drinking Water Initiative (BRCDWI), will present a free event for Boothbay Region residents to learn how to take…
Autumn weather signals that it is time to plant garlic! The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) welcomes the public to the LOCAL Garden on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. for the Growing Great Garlic…
CAMDEN — Nine beagles felt grass under their paws for the first time, Sunday afternoon, in Camden.
After a ride from Portland in a P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center van, each was unloaded…
Brunswick photographer Martin Grassie recorded the late summer blooms at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay during his Sept. 1 visit.
“Great to be at the Gardens again!” he wrote…
The Boothbay Region Garden Club (https://www.boothbayregiongardenclub.org/) is pleased to announce that prominent local arborist Bob Stanley…
After experiencing COVID-related restrictions to field trip education, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ Youth and Family Programs Manager, Erika Huber, was inspired to rethink how she might…
AUGUSTA — Home buyer interest across Maine continued at a healthy pace in July. Lower than normal for-sale inventory, however, is affecting the market. According to Maine Listings, Realtors sold 1…
Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission will likely receive a completed county-wide housing study by early 2023. On Aug. 16, commissioners authorized LCRPC to negotiate with Camion Associates…
Join KELT at the LOCAL Garden in Bath to learn a quick pickling technique to enjoy favorite summer veggies in a new, delicious way!
Learn how to quick-pickle your favorite summer veggies!…
Longtime supporters of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Lyn and Daniel Lerner, were honored recently in a dedication ceremony celebrating the newly named Lyn and Daniel Lerner Visitor…
Wanderwood, located at 79 Sidelinger Road in Nobleboro, will host a farm-to-table dinner in their event barn on Wednesday, Aug. 17 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Toast the sweet heat of summer in…
Dry summer skin be gone! Join the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) to soothe chapped lips and skin by learning to make your own skin salve on Saturday, July 23 at 10 a.m. Meet us at the LOCAL…
Home and Garden tour tickets still available. On Friday, July 15, join us for the ever popular Boothbay Region Garden Club Home and Garden tour.
Discover a charming 19th century home with…
Wiscasset Creative Alliance announces its first ever “Wiscasset Homes on Tour” on Saturday, July 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour will feature a selection of beautiful and historic locations…
The Boothbay Region Garden Club welcomes you back to our Home and Garden Tour in 2022! Save the date: Friday, July 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The tour features special properties with guest…
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ Maine Days, generously sponsored by Renys, welcomes Maine residents to visit the Gardens at no cost over Memorial Day Weekend, May 28, 29 and 30.
Founded by…
Calling all who love hemlocks! These majestic trees need people to help protect them from a scourge by learning to identify and monitor for an invasive non-native insect that threatens their…
Lincoln County Historical Association’s Chapman-Hall House Stewardship Committee invites the public to an outdoor presentation on small space herb gardening. On May 14 at 10 a.m. at the small herb…
Spring is in the air, and that means garden time! Organic perennials from Rebel Hill Farm can help create inviting habitat for the natural community on homeowners’ land. Gardeners can come by…
Sowing seeds
For the third year in a row Veggies to Table has donated thousands of packets of seeds to local pantries, schools, and partners, giving community members a chance to start…
Kennebec Estuary Land Trust
Learn how to balance beauty, wildlife value, and your garden workload! Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) is pleased to welcome Anna Fialkoff, program manager…
AUGUSTA — Buyer demand for Maine real estate continues to fuel a competitive market, and a lower-than-normal supply of single-family existing homes for sale…
Connecting people to plants and nature is at the heart of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ mission, a connection now available earlier than ever before. In an effort to help people plan their most…
The Boothbay Region Garden Club will meet Wednesday, March 9, at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 32 Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor.…
Knox-Lincoln SWCD is partnering with Boothbay Region Land Trust to host “Backyard Birding with Lee Emmons” in a hybrid manner of both…
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD), in cooperation with Maine Resource and Recovery Association, is again offering local residents the opportunity to improve soil and…
Is there hope for the near-mythic American chestnut tree? In an online program hosted by Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, Dr. Donald Edward Davis will explore the rich ecological and cultural…
Have you thought about getting into beekeeping, but wondered where to start, or whether it makes sense for you? Join Knox-Lincoln County Beekeepers for a free informational Zoom webinar on…
Growing native plants in one’s yard or garden can make a difference for pollinators and other insects, as well as the birds that depend on insects to feed their young each spring.
On…
Veggies to Table is pleased to announce its brand-new Zoom Supper Club Series starting Feb. 17 with a focus on local food, community building, and education. Enjoy great food and lively…
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2022 Spring Plant Sale Catalog is now available in print and online! Plants are…
