The premise of the indoor growing began with marijuana—that became the framework for the indoor vegetable and herb garden. I needed to keep one mother plant going through the winter {read more}
Indoor Projects for Winter
Wheaton Mountain Farm stays in Bucksport Maine: HATCHING EGGS BY MAIL SALE
Wheaton Mountain Farm stays in Bucksport Maine and will be ready for our 2020 kidding and hatching seasons! We will yet again offer hatching eggs by mail and have Nubian {read more}
Freezing Mist Afoot: Winter in Maine
As I write this, a fine mist clings to the goat’s house and chicken coop. Larger drops slip through as they gain momentum and gather droplets. It’s 26°f and layers {read more}
Early April 2019 Homestead Update
Wild Maine Weather and… My Grandfather Finished the Kitchen Cabinets! Just after having just hitched on the York rake to our old Farmall a few days back a real whomper was {read more}
How to Package and Ship Hatching Eggs in the Mail
Our little egg operation sells hatching eggs to the lower 48 US states from our Homestead in Maine. They have shipped out to California, Florida and Texas. To insure their {read more}
Planning a Garden for Maine’s Climate
The featured photograph at the top is of my grandparents’ farm in Winterport, Maine. They are at the very heart of my love for raising animals and growing plants. This is a work {read more}