As I sit here at the end of January, looking out my window at the hardened snow and gray skies, I can’t help but dream about the abundance that this next season will bring. I’m savoring a cup of stinging nettle tea, harvested and dried from the spring. Stinging Nettle, Urtica dioica, is one of the first plants to emerge after a long winter…

Hedgerows are a type of boundary that separates different land uses, such as fields or pastures, and can also act as a wildlife corridor and habitat. They are typically made up of a mix of native shrubs, trees, and other plants, and are often used in agriculture or conservation efforts.

Many native seeds require cold stratification in order to germinate. This article will show and explain how you can easily do this at home.

There are approximately 125 species classified as invasive in Maine and each brings a unique set of challenges. In this article I describe some of the most prolific “weeds” and the best management practices that I have found.

Climate change is changing the plants around us. As warming temperatures causes invasives to spread faster than ever, it is up to us to help promote native species.