“It’s a lot more versatile than you’d think something as distinct as horseradish vodka could be.” Read More
There is a longstanding, albeit somewhat morbid, tradition among the men in my family. Read More
Foraging is a fun way to find tasty treats in the world around you. As the locavore movement gains popularity, more and more people are striking out to search for provisions in order to get back to the wild roots of their food. Read More
A cold frame is essentially a miniature greenhouse — a bottomless box with a clear lid that captures sunlight to insulate plants and warm the soil. Read More
Farm dogs are often essential members of livestock operations, providing much-needed services, including corralling of farm animals, herding and providing guarding of the farm. Read More
Overwintering vegetables is the practice of leaving vegetables in the ground during the winter to harvest in the spring. Read More
More and more, these programs are taking the place of that generational knowledge as there are fewer family farms in Maine than there were even a generation or so ago. Read More
Many homesteaders have not heard of the Muscovy. If you are a backyard fowl enthusiast, you may want to add this quirky bird to your flock. Read More
In Maine, when your driveway inevitably turns into a perilous chute of ice, you haul out the rock salt, scatter some gravel and — if you’re serious about not falling on your behind — strap on some ice cleats. Read More
For the first time since March, we made progress on the house this past week. My Dad has been working on making the kitchen cabinet doors. Thursday, on Thanksgiving Day, we decided to put some up. We got three up. He has several more doors that he… Read More
Perhaps the most useful property of eggshells is their composition. Read More
Emergency kits should also differ depending on the climate of the location and the types of disasters the person is more likely to deal with. Read More
When most of us think of geese, we envision burly, black-capped Canadian geese, flying in a V-formation and honking all the way down. But not all geese fly south for the winter. Some are content to stay put on your homestead all year. Read More
One of the biggest challenges facing beekeepers in northern climates is keeping their bees alive over the cold months of winter — a process known as “overwintering.” Read More
Knickers the steer is huge on the internet — for being huge. Read More
At the end of the day, you can always rely on simple, hand-crank appliances and that they’re one important component of being more self sufficient. All you need is a good grip and little elbow grease. Read More
“Our farmers have been selling out of greens quickly.” Read More
Each painting is about more than just depicting the dish. Read More
Since becoming law a year ago, the number of Maine towns and small communities with a food sovereignty ordinance has grown to more than 40. And according to those behind the movement, it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Read More
I’ve never been a Black Friday shopper. It’s just too stressful to me, and there’s nothing I want or need badly enough to stand in line for hours or get up at 4:00 in the morning to go get. I am, however, a big believer in… Read More
