The Bowery
Tales and Lessons about growing all things green on the Coast of Maine
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Hellebores are here!
There are not many plants that thrive in the winter, but Hellebores are one of them! I love hellebores so much I cannot get enough of them. In fact, last year I started my very own [...]
Planning the Garden
While it's still chilly and cold outside here in my office I'm nice and cosy. I love this time of year. There's nothing to do in the garden but imagine what can be ... Time spent [...]
Bulbs are Busting Out!
Potted up in late October, now is the time of year I can begin pulling my forced bulb pots from the cold. Most were potted in soil, but I did some hyacinth water forcing in the [...]
Christmas Decorating
Christmas decorating is a tradition in our home. Part of the most magical time of year, trimmed with rituals and nostalgia. And that's not just because my birthday falls smack in the middle of December! Every year [...]
Live Christmas Tree Tips
Your Christmas tree only has two essential needs, cool temperatures and plenty of water! So as long as you make sure your tree has water and isn’t drying out, the only problem you are facing are [...]
Christmas Wreath How To
Christmas wreaths remind me that the holidays are just around the corner and there's still so much to do. Gifts to buy, presents to wrap, parties to attend, work to finish and life to keep up [...]

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.