This invasive Maine bug could devour your lawn this spring

May 4, 2023
Julia Bayly

An insect that looks like a mosquito on steroids is one of the state’s more innocuous pests — unless you really…

Maine’s weather extremes are messing with plants

April 30, 2023

Recent wild temperature swings have wreaked havoc with plants’ dormancy cycles.

More Maine dogs are testing positive for tick-borne diseases

April 28, 2023

Many dog owners in Maine have seen more ticks on their beloved furry friends, likely due to the growing prevalence…

How to tell if turtles are nesting on your property

April 26, 2023

If you live near any freshwater or wetlands, there is a chance you'll end up having a turtle nesting on…

10 things you can do right now for your garden

April 26, 2023

Preparing the garden for the growing season is more than just buying seeds or cleaning out beds.

An iconic Maine tradition is being pushed further out of reach

April 24, 2023

In Maine, it's a way of life. But with the rising costs of land and living, running a homestead is…

This new Brooksville homesteader is running 93 acres with help from his community

April 24, 2023

Given the cost of land — especially land near the Maine coast — Bruce Gandy knows he is one of…

Priced out of owning Maine land, this homesteader is doing what she can on a smaller scale

April 24, 2023

Heather Barter has been priced out of Maine's housing market, so she has created her own "homestead" in her apartment.

They moved to Maine during the pandemic to pursue their homesteading dreams

April 24, 2023

When Arianna Lavan met her husband and realized a homestead was right for them, a rural area in northern Maine…

The ultimate guide to deciding which allium to plant in your Maine garden

April 23, 2023

Onions, garlic, shallots, chives and leeks, all members of the genus allium, are relatively easy to grow throughout Maine.