Apples, apples everywhere! Read More
Maine Harvest Credit Union is the state's 55th credit union. Read More
“It’s a big thing with people taking advantage of folks who don’t really know how to buy firewood. There are people who don’t know what a true cord is and will just throw it behind their shed without measuring it.” Read More
Raising your own Angora rabbits for wool can not only elevate your personal spinning and knitting projects, but it can also be fairly lucrative. Read More
Now, winter is coming and it is time to put my raised bed to bed, writes BDN's Sam Schipani. Read More
State and University of Maine officials are warning farmers and gardeners to be on the lookout for a new and potentially significant threat to cruciferous vegetables. Read More
Garden winter prep is not just about sowing overwintered crops and preparing your plots for a season of rest, though — it is also a great opportunity to get ahead on your to-do list for spring. Read More
I’ve lived in northern Maine for close to 40 years, and I am still amazed by the land-use laws that stipulate property is open to the public for things like hunting, snowmobiling or off-road ATV riding, unless otherwise posted. Read More
Here’s how to use cherry tomatoes so they can be enjoyed now — or later. Read More
“I was really tired and I just wanted to go to bed. I lifted up the throw pillows, and there was an egg under them.” Read More
As more students receive higher education on how to best manage farms, more farmers are leaving school with tens of thousands of dollars in debt that prevents them from succeeding in the (literal) field. Read More
This year’s Treworgy Family Orchards corn maze design was based on “Blueberries for Sal,” a classic 1948 children’s book by Maine author Robert McCloskey. Read More
Making your own salsa is as easy as putting together red sauce for pasta, is very inexpensive and best of all, you can customize it. Read More
If you're looking to raise your own meat, one of the most popular options for small homesteads or backyard farms are chickens. But before your start your flock, take a moment to learn about the different breeds of meat chickens. Read More
If you do not know how to store produce properly, you may wind up wasting food — and money. Read More
The first Rusty Metal Farm garage sale was productive — and, yeah, I made a few bucks. Read More
Learning how to prepare a raised garden bed for winter is essential to prepare for the season to come, even when spring is months away. Read More
Corn mazes are a staple of autumnal agritourism. It can be a vast undertaking, though, to lay down the intricate trails through fields of corn, sometimes forming charming pictures when viewed from the sky. Read More
After nearly half a decade and $5 million in renovations, Good Shepherd Food Bank has completed its distribution facility in Hampden, providing an additional hub for partner organizations and donors working to feed the hungry across the state. Read More
If you are trying to save money on gardening supplies, you may already be thinking of ways to cut costs between seasons. Read More
