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 becoming more of…
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 the lucky ones.
Priced out of owning Maine land, this homesteader is doing what she can on a…
Heather Barter has been priced out of Maine's housing market, so she has created her own "homestead" in her…
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…
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 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.…
6 ways to make seedling containers to start your plants
When it comes to seedling containers, you can save money by making them with materials you already have at home.
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…
4 ways to build a raised bed for gardening
All you need is a little bit of yard space to make your own raised garden bed.
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…
Beekeepers train actors for new Penobscot Theatre play
“Queen” takes a look at the very real environmental crisis from a disease of unknown origin that’s killing bees…
Here are the seeds you should start indoors in Maine
Gardening season in Maine won’t begin for a month or so, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start preparing for a…