“Spring-planted bulbs are kind of an overlooked solution ... they can allow you to make your garden look fuller than it is, which is especially important in the first few years of a perennial garden.” Read More
It’s finally spring here in Maine, and many homesteaders are purchasing their chickens for the season. Some homesteaders will be purchasing egg layers, but some homesteaders will be purchasing chickens for meat as well. If you’ve been considering meat birds for your… Read More
“The idea is that everything deserves a second life,” Ellie Barker said. Read More
Let's celebrate the end of winter! Use the entry form provided to upload a short video of your adorable dog having fun this past winter and you will be entered randomly win a Petco gift card. Read More
These roasted shrimp are just about the easiest thing to make. Ready in about 10 minutes, they are gently seasoned and absolutely delicious eaten alone, on salads, with rice, on pasta and so many other ways. Read More
“The ground beetle seed predators rank up there in my top four ways to manage weed seeds,” said Dr. Eric Gallandt, professor of weed ecology and management at the University of Maine. Read More
No one ever said living at the end of the road was easy, but those who choose to call one of Maine’s smallest and most remote communities home will tell you it’s a special place. Read More
In addition to creating more biodiversity, maintaining a meadow is less time consuming than a manicured yard, and it’s more eco-friendly, says an expert. Read More
Here are tips on how to best season and maintain your cast iron cookware. Read More
Today, geothermal home-heating technology is common throughout Europe and gaining steam in the U.S. Read More
According to researchers, the average length of Maine’s frost-free growing season is currently 12 to 14 days longer than it was in 1930 and it's expected to increase by 2 to 3 days per decade. Read More
The biggest challenge for most home gardeners is to find a window that gets enough sun. Read More
The pieces they make are 99 percent their own designs, created on special computer software for mapping out mosaics. Read More
It’s been a while since my last column was published. A lot has happened since then. Read More
David Yarborough, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension's wild blueberry specialist, will transition to retirement in early 2019. Read More
“It just makes you feel more accepted,” one student said. “You’re looking at yourself in a mirror, and you instantly feel better.” Read More
“I can’t imagine kicking him out of the house,” Kamrie Hodgeman said. “He’s got so much emotion.” Read More
This weekend, some of us may find ourselves tempted to buy baby chicks or bunnies for Easter presents for the children in our lives, but in general, this is a really bad idea. Unless you’re someone who is experienced in raising rabbits and chickens are are willing to… Read More
State officials acted fast this week when they heard from one of Jerry Ireland’s neighbors, who was crying as she told them that the farmer was “shooting all the animals and burying them” at Ireland Hill Farms in Swanville. Read More
"We’re investigating possible neglect of the animals here,” said the director of the state's animal welfare program. “This is a very challenging investigation.” Read More
