Contact: Lois Berg Stack, (207) 581-2949; Mark Hutchinson, (207) 832-0343 ORONO — With the ground beginning to thaw and dry out, gardeners will be anxious to begin tilling and planting. University of Maine Cooperative Extension educators have several tips to help gardeners make the most of their preseason preparations. Number one, says Extension ornamental horticulture read more Spring Gardening Tips Available from Extension Educators