Turkey, corn, squash and apples? Thanks Indians. Stupid hats? Thanks Pilgrims. Our land is filled with so many cultures, religions, colors, and political viewpoints that it’s hard to generalize any one event like we have the Thanksgiving dinner nowadays. Think about the ancestry you came from and how they came View Article
Lifestyle
Indoor Gardening for Winter
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 to clone from come early spring. There was open soil taunting me. In the beginnings of winter here on Wheaton View Article
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 of ice are slowly building up, and are expected to continue clear through dinnertime. A good, solid inch lays over View Article
February 2019 Homestead Update
Mandy’s Homestead Update, 2/21/19 Rabbitry OUR RABBITRY CLOSED SUMMER 2019 There was a surge in interest for our rabbits as word got around I was downsizing. I sold two young does, three breeding aged bucks, a mother and her litter of seven, and two senior rabbits in order to scale View Article
Finding a Farm Sitter
LAST UPDATED JANUARY 21, 2020 It’s so hard to get away as a farmer. Each time we have, it’s been a catastrophic event. Then last one we tried out we ended up just turning around to head home even after having paid ahead for tickets and rooms. Finding a farm View Article
Danny’s farm memories
Hi, I’m Danny and I’m 10-years-old. I am going to tell you all about my farm life.
Simplifying Barnyard Chaos before Winter Hits
We have gone from rabbits, ducks, geese, goats and chickens to JUST goats and chickens in two months. The choice is in part to save on time spent on individual dishes, water and daily care. Feeding and housing them costs money. A bag of rabbit pellets, layer pellets, goat grain, View Article
What kind of Mainer are you?
Cooler temperatures mean stunning views of New England’s landscape for travelers. For natives, it’s a stark reminder that winter’s long, dark nights are slowly closing in on early mornings and evenings here. Many Mainers will turn into lazy, sleepy creatures waiting for the spring big melt. Much like a salamander View Article