Ryan Munn

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- With the heat and humidity in Maine this week, gardeners at Portland's community gardens have been making sure their plants stay watered.

After residents drop off their food scraps, they are taken to a facility where they are turned into compost.

It was a very hot start to the month of July with widespread 90s across the state.And yesterday, we added to that total, with many spots in southern Maine reach

It may be hard to believe, but meteorological summer is exactly halfway over.

Video Quality Speed summer A few of the stats through the first half of this Meteorological Summer. (WGME)

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Over the last few days, wildfire smoke has blanketed many parts of the Northeast.

At Winslow Farm in Falmouth, owner Sarah Boudreau said high-bush blueberries ripen at different times throughout the season.

You’ve likely heard the term “high pressure is building in, so nice weather is on the way.”

A greenhouse—whether it's at your local garden center or in your own backyard—creates a controlled environment for plants and extends the growing season.

The federation was founded in June 1931 after local garden club leaders decided to join forces and work together.