PARIS — McLaughlin Garden and Homestead’s master plan is complete and the multimillion-dollar project includes a new Visitors Center and cafe at the neighboring Curtis House property, a greenhouse and atrium and rehabbing Bernard McLaughlin’s historic garden. Fundraising and work will begin soon to enhance the historic property to not only bring visitors to Paris, but […]
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Alan Day Community Garden opening for season with volunteer, growing opportunities
NORWAY — The Alan Day Community Garden will open Saturday, May 6, for the 2017 growing season, holding an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 26 Whitman St. Visitors will have the opportunity to sign up for garden plots, apply for the 4-H Youth Leadership Program (ages 13 and older), get a free […]
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Spring gardening
Candy Gray works in her flower garden in Monmouth on Friday.
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McLaughlin Garden and Homestead announces topics for its lecture series
PARIS — The McLaughlin Garden and Homestead has announced its lecture series for 2017. The series will run on six consecutive Wednesdays upstairs in Barnard McLaughlin’s historic home at 97 Main St. Tea will begin at 3:30 p.m. with the program to follow at 4 p.m. There is no fee, but donations are requested. Upcoming […]
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Buckfield Junior Senior High School earns national magazine award
BUCKFIELD — Buckfield Junior Senior High School was awarded a Bronze Medal Designation from U.S. News and World Report for student performance and preparation for college-level work. “It is an honor for our school and community to be recognized for making Buckfield Junior-Senior High School a great place for students to learn,” Principal George Reuter […]
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Break ground with the right tools
But while such tools are effective for certain projects, when it comes to churning soil for garden beds or digging holes for outdoor structures, additional tools come in handy. It may be well worth a trip to a nearby home center to purchase or rent one of these tools ideal for breaking ground. Rototiller A […]
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Thrifty gardening tips for your backyard
Growing our own vegetables is the most local food we can eat. What’s closer to home than meandering out the backdoor to the garden to pick fresh greens, beans, corn, tomatoes and a multitude of other fresh foods? And best of all, they are so much tastier and fresher than anything else we can buy, […]
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5 ways to redefine your outdoor space
Winter’s coldest days make you appreciate spring and summer, as well as the warm afternoons spent outdoors enjoying these seasons. And when the time comes, there’s no better place to relax than in your own backyard. If your space isn’t all it could be, though, this is the perfect time for a little outdoor upgrade. […]