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.
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Meet the venomous Maine spider that comes out in the winter
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What to do with discarded sourdough starter
A two- to three-day-old sourdough starter can be used to add amazing flavor and texture to a number of baked goods.
A new Maine orchard aims to help bring back American chestnut trees
The Viles Arboretum is part of a breeding program to restore American chestnut trees using advanced technology and genetic selection.
You’re probably clearing ice and snow off your windshield wrong
Properly clearing ice and snow off of your windshield is important for both the safety of the driver and the longevity of the windshield.
How to make your own sourdough starter
The basic ingredients you will need are flour and water.
MOFGA to cut staff amid federal funding loss
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association expects to lose more than $1 million in grant funding from the USDA.
What to do with fallen wood during storm cleanup
If a storm knocks down trees, you could look on the bright side — cords of firewood have suddenly become available.
Tips for outdoor grilling in the winter
With a few simple modifications, you can start grilling in the winter, even in a frigid snowy place like Maine.
The possibilities for cooking with Maine conifers are endless
“Pine and fir should be as iconic a Maine food as blueberry pie. Our native evergreens have so much to offer our meals.”
How to make a non-traditional holiday wreath
Learn how to make a beautiful and affordable non-traditional wreath for your holiday decor. Easy to customize and reuse year after year.
How to keep bad bugs from hitchhiking on holiday decorations
What may be lurking in your festive decorations can be a disaster for native ecosystems. That’s why the USDA says to be vigilant.
Wintergreen is ridiculously easy to find in Maine and has many tasty uses
If you’ve spent any time outdoors in Maine, you’ve probably walked by a patch of wintergreen.
A guide to your 1st winter in Maine
While winter in Maine is no joke, your first winter in the Pine Tree State doesn’t have to break you as long as you are prepared.
Penobscot County’s 1st case of bird flu confirmed
The disease has been detected in numerous wild birds around Maine this year, primarily in southern and coastal counties.
Homesteading’s evolution: The Nearings’ influence endures
A shifting political landscape is reshaping homesteading as a new wave brings conservative ideals into the back-to-the-land movement.
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