How to attract dragonflies to your yard
Attracting any of the over 150 species of dragonflies in Maine to your yard is not only healthy for local ecosystems, but also provides endless potential for observation and entertainment.
GARDENING
If you’re spending more time out on your deck this summer, here are ways to create shade
Too much sun hitting that deck can turn even the best of times into a scorching nightmare forcing you inside and out of the heat.
Tips for line drying your laundry from Maine’s homesteaders
Maine may not seem like an ideal place to line dry clothing because of the humidity and the icy winters, but Mainers have found a way.
What we know about the mysterious seed deliveries in Maine and 27 other states
Maine is one of many states where residents have received mystery seeds in the mail they didn’t order and that appear to come from China.
These home improvements have the most bang for the buck
There are easy, cheap home renovations that will add a lot of value to your home.
Suspicious seeds arrived in this Belfast woman’s mailbox in early June
Agriculture officials suspect the mass mailings may be part of a marketing scheme aimed at bolstering sales numbers for whatever company is behind sending the packages.
What to do if you have an unexpected rooster in your flock
Roosters have their place when it comes to defending flocks of hens or fertilizing eggs in a breeding program.
Why you should plant a tree
If you want to help support your local ecosystem, the easiest way to do so is planting a tree.
The Eastern chipmunk is an enemy to cucumbers in Maine this summer
The small rodents cause damage to gardens as they dig their underground burrows in which they live and store food.
When it comes to browntail moths, kill them any way you can
One female browntail moth can lay hundreds of eggs, leading to hundreds of new caterpillars emerging the next spring.
What you can plant right now for a fall harvest in Maine
The summer growing season is just hitting its stride, but industrious growers know that to extend the harvest, midsummer is also a time for planting.
An introduction to pressure canning for home canners
Everyone knows someone with a canning horror story.
When it comes to canning, here’s what you can reuse again and again
The primary elements of the canning process that cannot be reused are the circular metal lids, also known as dome lids.
How to find mental health help during the pandemic
If stress and anxiety is interfering with your daily life, there is someone out there who can help you cope.
What you need to know to have a successful canning season
Instead of tossing your unused produce in your compost pile, plan ahead for the months to come by trying your hand at canning.
It’s time to start thinking about fall planting. Here’s what you need to know.
Summer may not be over, but a whole new round of plants can be sown and grown for fall right now.
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