The Bowery
Tales and Lessons about growing all things green on the Coast of Maine
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Thankful Days at the Farm
Where did this season go? Am I the only one feeling like summer was a blink and then gone? The growing season can be like that, between the sowing, transplanting, fertilizing and harvesting mixed in among all [...]
It’s My Greenhouse!
I cannot believe it's here and I love it so much! I think I may actually sleep in our new greenhouse–it's that gorgeous! Last year I was seriously outgrowing the current greenhouse space, and as I would [...]
Top 10 Seed Sowing Tips
Let's get your seedlings off to a great start with my favorite seed sowing tips! I never mind propagating - whether sowing seed or taking cuttings, but I especially love starting seeds. It's pure magic! You [...]
Compost, the Black Gold
Every gardener's compost pile aspires to the almighty 'black gold'. Full or nutrients and beneficial microorganisms, it feeds your vegetables, herbs and flowers so much better than any fertilizer can and the best part of it [...]
Spring is in the air!
Spring has arrived! The calendar says it's spring, but the snow outside my window gives me serious doubts. Still, I know the white stuff will disappear in a few days (hopefully less) due to our unseasonably warm weather. [...]
Propagating Scented Geraniums
Propagating scented geraniums! The scented geranium is one of my favorites to take cuttings from and grow. I love the variety of smells, particularly right after a good rain. And while summer is drawing to a [...]

Meet the Blogger
I’m Kelly, a small-scale, organic herb farmer, author and speaker growing in coastal Maine. I believe I was born in the wrong era, am deathly afraid of snakes (ironic, I know) and garden stalking is completely reasonable behavior in my opinion.
An enthusiastic gardener, I want to share with you detailed, cutting-edge growing techniques, tricks and tips so your gardens will be brilliant and your neighbors will be jealous!

The Backyard Gardener
Grow delicious—and gorgeous—vegetables, herb and flowers in your backyard with this comprehensive guide. The Backyard Gardener is every organic gardener’s must have, brimming with mouthwatering photographs, helpful planting suggestions and tried-and-true techniques.
I’m big on sharing. Information hoarders are my pet peeve, so I made sure this book had it all—answers for the newbie-gardener’s burning questions as well as innovative growing techniques for the connoisseur. Dive deep into crop rotation with me! Learn why I think plant stacking is essential, and how sheet mulching changed the way I garden. In this book you’ll get details on the whole enchilada, from the nitty gritty of seed starting, succession sowing and pest control to how-to harvest, store and preserve your vegetables, herbs and flowers. That beautiful, bountiful garden you’ve been fantasizing about is right at your fingertips, and everything you need to be successful right out of the gate is right here!
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Signed copies
If you’d like to buy a signed copy and support a local Maine business in the process, you can find signed copies of The Backyard Gardener at Sherman’s in Portland, Freeport, Falmouth, Bar Harbor, and more locations. Click below to get more information.