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If you want to extend the life of your beets, do like our ancestors and pickle it. Because we have refrigeration, it’s not necessary to make it shelf stable if you’re going to eat it within the next few weeks. Quicker, easier and you can enjoy it right away.

We’re excited to introduce a new way to support Biddeford Community Gardens this growing season — and become part of the garden in a visible, lasting way. You can now Adopt-a-Garden-Bed here: https://givebutter.com/bcg-adopt-a-garden-bed With a sponsorship starting at...

If you're new to gardening or trying to eat healthier, this seasonal chart for Maine is a great place to start. It is essential to see which foods are freshest, most affordable, and most nutritious throughout the year. The green bars show peak harvest times for each...

Hi everyone! My name is Amanda and I am a BCG garden team member. Do you know how easy it is to get nutrients through fruits in homemade smoothies? If you don't, let me share how I taught some friends at St. Andre's and the Ledgewood apartments to make an easy,...

Our 2026 Winter Newsletter is out! Find out about the exciting plans we have underway for the upcoming gardening season! > Read the newsletter    

Have a lot of zucchinis on-hand? We can relate! They are growing like crazy right now. But no need to waste them. Bake up some Zucchini Breads and share with friends and family. Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup oil (avocado or olive oil...

Yay! This year is starting out terrific! Take a peak at our first harvest of the year. Beets, squash, string beans, chard, cucumbers, and cabbage.