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Julia Bayly

Julia Bayly, staff writer for Hello Homestead, has worked in print journalism for more than three decades covering the unique characters and life of northern Maine. When not wrangling critters on her Rusty Metal Farm, Julia travels the world seeking adventure and great food wherever she can find it. She loves dogs and chickens, tolerates cats, is unsure of ducks and does not trust goats.

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This invasive Maine bug could devour your lawn this spring

Julia Bayly May 4, 2023 0
An insect that looks like a mosquito on steroids is one of the state’s more innocuous pests — unless you really love your coastal lawn. Crane flies, which are see-through in larval form and have a really cool nickname, are one of…
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Maine’s weather extremes are messing with plants

Julia Bayly Apr 30, 2023 0
Recent wild temperature swings have wreaked havoc with plants’ dormancy cycles.
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Animals & livestock

More Maine dogs are testing positive for tick-borne diseases

Julia Bayly Apr 28, 2023 0
Many dog owners in Maine have seen more ticks on their beloved furry friends, likely due to the growing prevalence of the creepy critters.
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Animals & livestock

How to tell if turtles are nesting on your property

Julia Bayly Apr 26, 2023 0
If you live near any freshwater or wetlands, there is a chance you'll end up having a turtle nesting on your property this spring.
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An iconic Maine tradition is being pushed further out of reach

Julia Bayly Apr 24, 2023 0
In Maine, it's a way of life. But with the rising costs of land and living, running a homestead is becoming more of a dream for many.
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Lifestyle

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

Julia Bayly Apr 24, 2023 0
Given the cost of land — especially land near the Maine coast — Bruce Gandy knows he is one of the lucky ones.
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Homesteading Skills

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

Julia Bayly Apr 24, 2023 0
Heather Barter has been priced out of Maine's housing market, so she has created her own "homestead" in her apartment.
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Garden & farm

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

Julia Bayly Apr 24, 2023 0
When Arianna Lavan met her husband and realized a homestead was right for them, a rural area in northern Maine became home.
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Garden & farm

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

Julia Bayly Apr 23, 2023 0
Onions, garlic, shallots, chives and leeks, all members of the genus allium, are relatively easy to grow throughout Maine.
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Animals & livestock

Maine pets are in danger of becoming the next victims of avian flu

Julia Bayly Apr 21, 2023 0
A Canadian pet dog recently contracted avian flu and died after ingesting a wild goose that had been carrying H5N1.
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Animals & livestock

Livestock will return to the Bangor State Fair this summer

Julia Bayly Apr 14, 2023 0
The 4-H livestock shows, auctions and exhibits will be housed in the Cross Insurance Center after a three-year absence from the fair.
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How to prevent birds from crashing into your windows

Julia Bayly Apr 5, 2023 0
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates between 388 million and 988 million birds die each year after flying into window glass.
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