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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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How to choose a naturopathic doctor

Julia Bayly Apr 23, 2019 0

Dr. Amy Rothenberg, ND, knows full well she could see three times the patients a day that normally pass through her Naturopathic Health Care in Connecticut, if she would just cut down on the time she spends with each individual. But…
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News

‘Bless This Mess’ is a fun take on homesteading stereotypes

Julia Bayly Apr 17, 2019 1

Image courtesy of ABC ABC’s new comedy "Bless This Mess" premiered to mixed reviews Tuesday night with critics taking the show to task for everything from its failure to address the current political climate to trying too hard to get…
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Animals & livestock

Where do rabbits live?

Julia Bayly Apr 12, 2019 0

Photo by Linda Coan O'Kresik Rabbits are among the mammals that can be found all over North America, from deserts to frozen tundra and from the suburbs to inner cities. But where do rabbits live? It also means having a working…
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Animals & livestock

Can you get stung through a bee suit?

Julia Bayly Apr 10, 2019 0

Packaged bees are emptied into a Fort Kent hive at the start of the season. | Photo by Julia Bayly In general, honeybees are gentle creatures who rarely sting unless provoked or feel their hive or queen are under attack. Still, can you…
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Animals & livestock

How to get started with bird hunting

Julia Bayly Apr 8, 2019 0

Photo by John Holyoke Loving the outdoors, wanting to put some food on the table and maybe spending some quality time with friends. These are just some of the reasons people get started with bird hunting. Upland birds are game birds…
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Cooking & Canning

How to make yogurt at home

Julia Bayly Apr 1, 2019 0

Photo by Julia Bayly Forget storebought. With a few simple steps and a short list of ingredients and supplies, homemade yogurt can be yours! Here's how to make yogurt at home. Yogurt is one of the few foods that I truly enjoy on a…
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Garden & farm

Here are several types of beehives to consider

Julia Bayly Mar 29, 2019 0

When you think of types of beehives favored by backyard beekeepers the first thing to spring to mind is often the traditional box-like structures situated in neat rows with happy honey bees buzzing about. But when it comes to…
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Garden & farm

Before the bee packets arrive, prepare for your beehive

Julia Bayly Mar 14, 2019 0

April’s spring showers bring the May flowers and May brings the packaged honey bees that will pollinate and feed on those blooms. Starting in May postal carriers and delivery drivers around the country will begin dropping off packages…
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Animals & livestock

The time to prepare for chicks is before they arrive

Julia Bayly Mar 7, 2019 0

Cute, fluffy and peeping up a storm, it’s never too early to prepare for chicks arriving in the spring. Janice Bouchard gently "stirs" some of the 1,200 baby chicks at her Bouchard Country Store in Maine to make sure they don't press…
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Animals & livestock

Are chickens right for you? This chicken rental service will help you find out

Julia Bayly Feb 28, 2019 2

Interested in raising chickens but not sure if you're ready to commit? This chicken rental service will help you find out. Photo by Julia Bayly Raising laying hens is a great way to put fresh eggs on the table every day. But not…
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News

Tiny house thefts are happening

Julia Bayly Feb 8, 2019 0

Love the idea of living tiny? We hear you. But tiny house thefts are something law enforcement is now dealing with. Here's what you should know. People in the Manatee County region of Florida are asked to be on the lookout for…
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Garden & farm

What you should know about healthy garden soil

Julia Bayly Jan 31, 2019 0

Do you have healthy garden soil? Ensuring that you do is a continuing task. Here's what you need to know. Photo by Gabor Degre Sure, it’s January and in many parts of the country spring is weeks -- even months -- away. But it’s never…
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