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
If you’re a rabbit owner or you’re considering becoming one, here are a few tips for creating a healthy food plan for your rabbit. Read More
“Some people make a day of it and go from sugarhouse to sugarhouse." Read More
Since 2010, Maine has broken five daytime record high temperatures for every record low temperature. Read More
With Maine Maple Sunday just around the corner on March 25, dozens of sugarhouses throughout the state are preparing to open their doors to the public and share their love of everything maple. Read More
If you’re the type of person who enjoys creating diagrams and recording information on a screen, there are a few garden planning apps and websites that may interest you. Read More
In Maine, while some greenhouses are open year-round, the majority are closed for the winter and open at the end of April or the beginning of May. Many have been very busy getting ready for spring. Read More
A conservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement between a landowner and a land trust or government agency that permanently limits uses of the land in order to protect its conservation values. Read More
When feeding wild birds, there are many decisions to make, including what type of seeds to purchase, where to place your feeder and what time of year to fill it up. Read More
Penobscot River Trails opened to the public at the beginning of February after three years of construction. Read More
From beeswax candles to probiotic honey berry soda, Petra Ahnert shares her favorite DIY projects and recipes using bee-made ingredients in “Beehive Alchemy." Read More
Participating schools pledge to serve certain seasonal, local products in their cafeterias at least twice a month. So far, 115 schools have signed up to participate. Read More
The DeMoranvilles never expected the Facebook group to grow into such a large community, one that indicates a widespread interest in raising poultry throughout Maine and beyond. Read More
A new report released by Environment America outlines ways that U.S. governors can immediately address climate change and protect the environment. Here is Gov. Janet Mills' response. Read More
Eri Martin, 21, took a class on how to build traditional pack baskets about three years ago, and since then he’s developed the skill, creating more and more complex and high-quality baskets. He started weaving, he explained, and he just couldn’t stop. Read More
