As Johnny’s Selected Seeds marks its 50th year, company looks to expand its reach

David Mehlhorn, the CEO of the Winslow-based company, said he hopes to position it to be a "one-stop shop" for mid-sized farmers and home gardeners across the U.S.

Rumford library’s first container garden a success story

Circulation personnel oversee the Plotted Plants Library Garden.

More than half of Maine in moderate drought

The worsening conditions mean increased costs for farmers and their customers, but there's a silver lining for fans of Maine blueberries.

Pro tips: How to know when your compost is cooking just right

The do’s, don’ts and benefits of composting

You can grow it! Vegetable gardening for beginners

As spring emerges in Maine, the experts offer simple advice, resources and first-hand experience to those who wonder if this is the year to get growing.

Dig into these resources

Easy-to-grow plants for first-time gardeners

Advice for beginning gardeners

Area businesses gear up as gardening season beckons