Having a hummingbird grace your yard feels like a magical experience, like being visited by a fairy. Read More
Presently it’s legal for businesses to import animals from out of state, kill them here and sell them as "Maine Raised" meat. A proposal before the legislature is aiming to change that. Read More
Skittles may have coined the catchphrase “Taste the Rainbow” to sell their colorful, sugary candies, but the adage has some truth for fruits and vegetables as well. Read More
For the beekeeper, welcoming these new bees is one of the most exciting times of the year. It’s also a time when, as a responsible beekeeper, you want to have everything ready when they are dropped off. Read More
Hugelkultur, which translates to “mound culture” or “hill culture” in German, is a method of planting that involves growing plants on a mound of decaying material. Read More
“We love it,” Robin Bienenstock said. “[The tiny house is] one of the best places we’ve lived.” Read More
Going tiny doesn't necessarily mean going without when it comes to furnishings and home comforts. Read More
The country’s love of unconventional houses is not always shared by its bankers, who have a well-earned reputation for having a deep preference for financing conventional homes. But that may be starting to change in Maine. Read More
The closure, announced Friday by the Maine Department of Labor, leaves 12 locations in Maine for the coffee and doughnut chain. Read More
We already wrote once about cheap lunches in Bangor, but with a dining scene as dynamic and ever-changing as Bangor’s most of that old list is now totally out of date. Read More
The knobby, brown roots were piled in a box at the Tangled Oak Farm stand at the winter Bangor Farmers’ Market. I was there for stew meat, and maybe some eggs for breakfast, but seeing those brown tubers, I got excited. I’ve rarely seen them… Read More
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Cobbler is a great little dodge for dessert and, in my opinion, easier than pie. friends of mine knock out pie with enormous ease, for which I admire them, but I’ll be darned if I manage that very often. So here I confess sheer… Read More
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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
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BANGOR – The USDA’s State Technical Committee meeting for Maine from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at the USDA State Office conference room, 967 Illinois Ave. The meeting is open to the public. The State Technical Committee (STTC) assists the USDA in matters… Read More
Healthy Communities of the Capital Area welcomes Stephanie Cesario onto their team as the Maine Farm to School Network coordinator. Stephanie Cesario will work closely with Renee Page and MFSN core and supporting partners to further leverage and support farm to school… Read More
LIVERMORE — Washburn Norlands Living History Center will have its pancake breakfast and old time maple sugaring from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at 290 Norlands Road. Enjoy a hearty breakfast of fresh hot pancakes and sausage drizzled in Norlands’ own maple syrup… Read More
CALAIS — Sunrise County Farmers Market meeting for Eastport and Calais markets will be held 2-5 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at First Congregational Church, 21 Calais Ave. Potluck follows. New vendors welcome. For information, call 454-3364. … 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
The unique breed looks like it may share ancestry with sheep, but the Mangalitsa is pure pig. Read More
St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t only have to be about corned beef and cabbage. Read More
Cute, fluffy and peeping up a storm, it’s never too early to get things ready for tiny chicks. Read More
Fruit trees can add beauty and utility to your yard, but there are a few considerations before you pick one for your homestead. Here is what you need to know. Read More
Even if they are not as fluorescent as their synthetic counterparts, the natural dyes will create a beautiful spectrum of colorful eggs for your annual scavenger hunt. Read More
If you read my last blog, you might remember that I decided not to breed my lambs that I got last year. At the end of November, I bought a ewe that we believed was pregnant. It’s been a long three and a half months waiting for… Read More
Although garlic is usually planted in the fall, planting garlic in the spring will yield a harvest. Read More
If you are looking to reduce plastic use in your garden, there are a few simple ways you can do so. Read More
Farmers, researchers and state officials got together during a March 1 conference in Presque Isle to discuss the potential benefits and challenges of growing industrial hemp for grain and fiber crops. 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
Cannellini beans are so darn useful. Read More
I’d be lying if I said there was not some feelings of real pride in how certain aspects of my lifestyle have evolved into low impact, sustainable and environmentally friendly actions. 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
Here are nine items you need in your toolbox to get started, with tips from experienced homesteaders and bloggers. Read More
The fashion industry has an enormous environmental impact. Read More
The final months of winter may not seem like a prime gardening season, but it is a great time to get a jump on spring growing by starting seeds indoors. Read More
Here is what you need to know about llamas and alpacas before you add one to your small farm or homestead. Read More
Before you toss them, consider these five ways to reuse toilet paper and paper towel rolls. Read More
So probably the moral of the story is if you have a hard yellow or orange vegetable you don’t know what to do with, make cake. Read More
