Home is the soul and center of our homestead in Woolwich, Maine. This is where I am most relaxed, at peace, and nurture my family. I began my building journey View Article
Mandy Wheaton
Vibrant edible plants in Maine to forage in fall
The stark contrast and unending succession of the seasons in Maine has always intrigued me. Everything changes so quickly. Enjoy the vivid autumn colors in unexpected places as you look View Article
October 2024 Edition
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September 2024 Edition
Articles personally written by hard-working homesteaders, farmers, guides, and builders who are the backbone of both Maine’s heritage and future.
Ghost pipe also known as Indian pipe and it’s many uses
Dive deep into the shady underbelly of Maine’s forests where ghost pipe, Monotropa uniflora, lurks as a devious freeloader, sapping life from innocent trees via fungal middlemen. Don’t be fooled by its eerie, ethereal glow; this perennial predator thrives in the dark, pilfering nutrients without a hint of photosynthesis. A touch of mystique surrounds its limited culinary and medicinal applications—handle with care, if you dare.
Is this egg a DUD? Good egg vs. bad egg
You are here because you’re wondering: Is this egg is a dud? Well, you’re in the right place. We candle our eggs at 10 days and again just before lockdown View Article
How to Treat Chicken Lice & Preventative Care Tips
LAST UPDATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 Behavioral Indicators of Lice Infestation: Do my chickens have lice? Handle your birds often or at least on a weekly basis to check for pests, View Article
How to build a cattle panel high tunnel hoop house
Plans for: 6-foot wide, 12.5-foot long structure, that is 6-feet tall. The past few years, I have considered building a cattle panel high tunnel hoop house. Things around here have View Article