Category: Sustainability

Planting native plants in your gardens and around your yard is a great way to support pollinators including bees, birds,…

Green roof design has come a long way in popularity and technical capability in the last couple of decades. These…

After such a strange winter, the climate crisis no longer seems like a far-away or abstract issue. For decades, evidence…

The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Herbarium is a hub of energy, activity, and progress this spring!

Winter can seem endless here in Maine—this bleak season starts in late October and stretches slowly through March and April….

Spring is quickly approaching, and that means pollinating insects will soon be stretching their wings and looking for sustenance. 

From reducing our food costs and carbon footprint to diversifying our nutrient intake, the benefits of growing our own food…

Following nature’s cues, winter is a good time for rest and recuperation after a season of gardening and growing. But…