Garden & farm

Herbs grow so bountifully that it seems near impossible to use them all before they spoil. Drying herbs is an easy way to preserve herbs for later use. The following is an excerpt from "Simply Living Well: A Guide to Creating a Natural,…
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The growing season is not quite upon us, but the extra time indoors allotted by social distancing, self-isolation and self-quarantine has given people time to think about things they might want to do outdoors -- namely, gardening. The…
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Tara Nolan is truly a voice for gardeners. The co-founder of the popular and award-winning gardening website, Savvy Gardening, has also written about gardening for the Toronto Star, Reader’s Digest, Canadian Living and Style at Home and…
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You don't need acres of land to grow vegetables. In fact, all you need is a little space in your front yard. The following excerpt from "Gardening Your Front Yard" by Tara Nolan shows you how. Sneak edibles into a front yard…
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When it comes to deciding how humans can reduce their impact on the warming world, the phrase “carbon sequestration” often enters the conversation. But what, exactly, does carbon sequestration mean? Glenn Poole of Orrington and…
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Ferns are a great way to bring a little greenery indoors. Just like with your garden, though, you want your ferns to thrive. Besides regular watering practices, the best way to do that is with a solid substrate for them to live in. The…
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Luffas make bathtime a little more fun. The fibrous natural sponges -- not to be confused with the plastic puffs of the same name -- gently exfoliate the skin and give your whole body a deep, sudsy clean. Contrary to popular perception,…
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Photo by Gabor Degre Sometimes the hardest part of starting a simple lifestyle is finding the right home. For more and more people in the state, simple living includes a tiny house but they may be wondering where to find a Maine tiny…
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Planting seeds in straw bales? Really? If the idea of growing your garden without digging in the soil might sound a bit counterintuitive. But if you long to enjoy fresh produce, fruit or flowers grown yourself there is an alternative to…
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Headshot courtesy of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Peter Loewer has had quite a life. He was headed for a career in graphics and art after graduating college, but a computer error sent him to the United States Army as a cryptographer…
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Photo by Sam Schipani Scientists may have found a new way to promote crop growth in degrading agricultural conditions: by looking to the roots. A new study conducted by the University of California at Riverside revealed that a…
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Many people would like their home to be more self-sufficient and efficient. For those starting from the ground up and building their how home, there is solid, proven science behind methods to make your home both. This excerpt from…
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