Microgreens can be used to add texture and flavor to a sandwich, wrap or burger. And they’re a great way to add a green topping to pizza, pasta, crostini, steak and more. Read More
Since moving onto the property, the Wheatons have reclaimed overgrown fields, pieced together housing for all of their animals and transformed a shell of a house into a livable home — all on a tight budget. Read More
When rain puts a halt to outdoor projects and chores, it’s a great time to get creative indoors. Read More
An entirely new camping experience will be offered at state parks throughout Maine this summer, and it involves spacious canvas tents, stylish picnic areas and tiny wood stoves that will keep campers warm on chilly nights. Read More
These plants can be easily controlled in pots or raised beds, or — in some cases — not allowing them to go to seed. But first, you have to know what plants to watch out for. Read More
Here are some tips from seasoned dairy goat farmers for those who are new to milking goats or for those looking to improve their milking routine. Read More
Long esteemed as valuable livestock, sheep are gentle animals that are well suited for many types of farms and homesteads. But they also unique challenges. Read More
Rain gardens are beds of plants that are located where rain naturally gathers or where rain is diverted through the use of drain pipes or swales. Read More
Pike Bartlett has always been an inventor. Read More
Tick season is in full swing in Maine, and so far, weather conditions have been favorable for these dangerous pests. That doesn't bode well. Read More
Researchers around the world have searched for natural methods of repelling ticks from property and people, and they’ve found some success. Read More
“Hairy vine, no friend of mine. Leaves of three, let them be.” Read More
Litter, accumulated throughout the long winter and buried by snowstorms, lines Maine roadways each April. Read More
Flowers, planted throughout or near a vegetable garden, can be beneficial in several ways. Read More
A particularly nasty surprise to find in a chicken coop, a lash egg is an egg-shaped mass of tissue, pus and yolk-like material. Read More
Slugs are a slimy pest that can do a lot of damage to a garden. But there are several techniques you can use to save your garden. Read More
Still, many people have yet to be sold on gas-free cars, especially in rural areas where electric vehicle charging stations are scarce and rough roads often require four-wheel drive and high clearance. Read More
In most cases, aphids cause little or no damage to the health of plants. But aphids can stunt the growth of a plant and cause parts of the plant to die. Read More
The world of domestic rabbits is immense and diverse, with a long list of breeds, and within those breeds, varieties. Read More
Many people who live off the grid live in rural if not remote places, and this can present certain challenges for parents. Read More
