Sam Schipani

Sam Schipani loves pollinators, fresh herbs, and learning how to live more sustainably in small spaces. She has previously written for Sierra, Smithsonian, Earth Island Journal, and American Farm Publications.

10 things you can do right now for your garden

Preparing the garden for the growing season is more than just buying seeds or cleaning out beds.

April 26, 2023

6 ways to make seedling containers to start your plants

When it comes to seedling containers, you can save money by making them with materials you already have at home.

April 15, 2023

4 ways to build a raised bed for gardening

All you need is a little bit of yard space to make your own raised garden bed.

April 9, 2023

Here are the seeds you should start indoors in Maine

Gardening season in Maine won’t begin for a month or so, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start preparing for…

April 2, 2023

How to choose gardening gloves

Image by photoAC from Pixabay Whether you are suddenly interested in gardening and buying equipment for the first time or…

July 29, 2020

What to do with discarded sourdough starter

When I made sourdough starter for the first time, I did not discard the starter after every feeding, as is…

July 28, 2020

6 ways to make DIY seedling containers to start your plants

Newspaper seedling pots. | Photo by Sam Schipani Getting started with gardening can be intimidating and expensive at the outset,…

July 27, 2020

6 gardening books to get you in the mood for growing

Between the stress-reducing benefits of spending time in the garden and the self-sufficiency provided by being able to grow your…

July 25, 2020

These are the must-have gardening tools for first-time gardeners

Image by Pexels from Pixabay First-time gardeners may be surprised by the array of gardening tools available. However, with a…

July 24, 2020

4 ways to build a raised bed for gardening

Sam Schipani tending to her raised garden bed at the Bangor Community Garden. | Photo by Linda Coan O'Kresik Perhaps…

July 22, 2020

3 essential watering tools for beginning gardeners

With so many options out there -- from drip irrigation to timed sprinklers -- it can be intimidating for gardeners…

July 21, 2020

How to handle woodchucks in your garden

New gardeners and experienced gardeners alike can fall victim to pests. When the pest is a furry woodland creature, though,…

May 6, 2020