“People think it’s this really pastoral scene with a tractor operator driving along with a kid or grandkid riding along on his lap or sitting on a fender. That is not the way [for kids] to learn how to drive tractors and it is dangerous.” Read More
Having a plan allows you to enroll in Maine's "tree growth management" program. Read More
The modern day nomadic lifestyle hit a roadblock in Maine this past summer when municipalities were notified by the Maine Secretary of State that the Bureau of Motor Vehicles would no longer register, assign vehicle identification numbers to or title tiny homes on wheels. Read More
That’s a novelty that never wears off. Read More
Even after living close to four decades on Rusty Metal Farm, my high school friends will still ask me why I choose to remain in — as one puts in — in the middle of oblivion. Read More
When you consider everything you eat comes at least in part from a farm, it’s easy to see why farmers are important in society. Read More
How I hate squirrels. I know I am not alone in this. Read More
One of my favorite parts of Rusty Metal Farm life are the critters with whom I share my world. But, as anyone who lives with animals knows, that love can be both a blessing and a curse. Read More
Under all that moss and those rocks, I am pretty sure treasures still lurk. Read More
A working farm has a lot going on. It can be a place that harvests produce, raises animals, grows landscaping plants or trees. But when it comes to what qualifies as a farm, there are very specific criteria. Read More
Using it as your design system, here are some essential techniques of permaculture to prepare and plant your garden based on your observations of your property. Read More
Loaded with nutrients and vitamins, goats milk has been proven an excellent ingredient for personal cleaning products. Read More
On horse-powered farms and homesteads, draft horses are used for heavy work. But like any animal, these horses need to be treated well. Read More
I really thought I’d seen it all when it came to cats. Then Reggie arrived. Read More
Every so often, a chicken will no longer scratch. That’s when it’s time to give your chicken a pedicure. Read More
“Things happen in an instant. You just have to pay attention all the time.” Read More
No bolt was ever too old, rusty or broken to be tossed out on Rusty Metal Farm. Read More
If you find the idea of combining the best of vegetable gardening with natural landscaping, you’re probably ready to turn your growing space into a permaculture garden. Read More
It’s not an overstatement to say, when it comes to firewood, that I am a tad bit obsessed. Read More
Whatever the reason, you have decided the time is right to start raising goats on your homestead. But there are a few things to consider as you start raising goats. Read More
