Author: 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.

This invasive Maine bug could devour your lawn this spring

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

May 4, 2023 3:30 pm

Maine’s weather extremes are messing with plants

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

April 30, 2023 4:22 pm

More Maine dogs are testing positive for tick-borne diseases

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

April 28, 2023 4:26 pm

How to tell if turtles are nesting on your property

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

April 26, 2023 9:47 am

An iconic Maine tradition is being pushed further out of reach

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

April 24, 2023 10:15 am

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

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

April 24, 2023 10:13 am

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

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

April 24, 2023 10:07 am

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

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

April 24, 2023 9:56 am

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

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

April 23, 2023 11:09 am

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

A Canadian pet dog recently contracted avian flu and died after ingesting a wild goose that had been carrying H5N1.

April 21, 2023 11:18 am

Livestock will return to the Bangor State Fair this summer

The 4-H livestock shows, auctions and exhibits will be housed in the Cross Insurance Center after a three-year absence from…

April 14, 2023 11:30 am

How to prevent birds from crashing into your windows

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates between 388 million and 988 million birds die each year after flying into…

April 5, 2023 9:07 am