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Foraging 201

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Permission to go wild and get weird with what you eat

The conversations in foraging circles are never-ending—and occasionally heated or confusing. How do you harvest “sustainably,” and what’s the “right” amount of any wild species to gather from any particular patch?

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A Bird in Hand

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Avian Haven rescues Maine’s baby birds

Here’s the myth that we hear each spring: “If you touch a baby bird, the parents won't accept it.” This is false.

If a nestling is near the nest and uninjured, returning it is often the right call.

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Fresh Food Gardens

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Drip irrigation changes everything.

Water is one of the most important parts of a successful garden, but at the same time it’s often the one gardeners struggle with the most.

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A Sanctuary of Sensory Delights

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How to create a home garden that awakens the senses

A fundamental principle of Terrapin Landscape’s designs is to showcase the juxtaposition of rugged Maine granite with both coarse and fine textured native plants for a timeless and elegant garden that blends seamlessly into the Maine landscape.

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Winter is for the Birds

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Not all fly south—meet the species that brighten Maine’s coldest days

Winter is an exceptional time to get to know the birds that stay in Maine all year long. While many species migrate south, a remarkable number remain with us year-round, adapting with resilience and resourcefulness to the cold. We can assure you that winter birding offers some of the most rewarding encounters of the year. In this piece we’ll explore the species most commonly seen during Maine’s cold months and establish how to recognize them.