Maine gardeners find fertilizer help from things they get from the ocean
Using resources like fish waste, shells and seaweed can improve soil structure and add nutrients for growing crops.
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Maine towns start community compost programs to limit waste disposal costs
Towns can pay about $1,000 per ton for the trash they send to a landfill, but more than a quarter of that may not be trash at all.
Maine is making and selling more maple syrup than ever as global demand rises
Maine’s maple industry is expanding amidst rising demand and production. Climate change and technology are shaping its future.
How to grow rhubarb in Maine
This story was originally published in 2018. When it comes to starting rhubarb and keeping it going, it’s worth looking at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s bulletin on growing it in Maine. The cool-weather perennial, which is a member of the buckwheat family, thrives in northern states where it gets cold enough to force…
Pests and storms in changing forests bring new problems for Maine woodlot owners
Challenges to understanding and managing the Maine woods have grown in recent years amid climate change.
Choosing the right bird feeders and seeds
When feeding wild birds, there are many decisions to make, including what type of seeds to purchase and where to place your feeder.
Now is the time to prune your fruit trees
Pruning your fruit trees this time of year presents less danger of interfering with the plant’s natural hardiness.
‘Crazy’ increase in beef prices squeezes Maine farmers
The Consumer Price Index recorded the highest national prices ever for ground beef in January, up 17.2% from last year.
Maine homestead of back-to-the-land icons added to National Register of Historic Places
The designation reflects the influence of Helen and Scott Nearing, both in Maine and beyond.
Lambing season brings long nights and signs of spring to Maine sheep farms
Lambing season typically runs from late January or early February through the start of spring on Maine farms.
This coastal Mainer has turned local trees into bonsai for 55 years
When the ground thaws, John Ramsdell will head out into the Maine woods looking for trees he can turn into small, sculptural bonsai.
Maine riders, horses and skiers brave the cold in this growing extreme winter sport
Skijoring competitors raced behind horses in Bangor on Saturday, with many trying the extreme winter sport for just the second or third time.
Winter temperature swings can cause serious damage to your house
You can take preventative steps when wacky weather is on the way.
How to get started with home canning
Experts caution it’s important to understand that canning is a science, so recipes from reputable sources need to be followed exactly.
Common Ground Fair posters celebrate the beauty of rural life in Maine
Perhaps one of the most well-known aspects of the fair, the yearly poster has become a collector’s item for attendees.
Save your coffee grounds if you don’t want to slip on your icy walkway
For the sake of the environment, wildlife and pets, consider these alternatives to rock salt to treat your icy walkways.
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