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DIY Hummingbird Nectar Recipe — I am always so happy when I see a hummingbird in my yard. Do you feel that way? Like your garden is so hospitable that it attracts the most delicate little birds–like you’ve somehow arrived in the gardening world? Okay, so maybe it has something to do with providing Read More >>
It’s hard to believe but I am already thinking ahead to my fall garden and getting another round of peas in before gardening season is over. In the interest of keeping companion planting simple, I have made a list of companion plants that go well with peas. For me, it’s just simpler than pouring over Read More >>
White powdery mildew on squash leaves, are you having that problem this summer? I’ve received a bunch of questions recently from people wanting to know how to get rid of white powdery mildew on squash leaves. So I thought I would go ahead and share this cool trick reader Veronica sent in a while back. Read More >>
‘ It feels like we’re in a bit of a holding pattern here at the Camp Butterfield Religious Family Sized Garden. Thinking on what to do first prior to gardening in Mid Coast Maine. On one hand, we have tons of growing space and the seedlings are ready to go… But on the other hand, Read More >>
Highlights of Gardening in Mid Coast Maine {Zone 6a} Early May Things are beginning to pick up in the gardens here at Camp Butterfield. The 200 vinca minor starts I ordered online arrived in beautiful condition. I planted 144 of them in some larger seed starting trays and will get them in the ground once Read More >>
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