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
Javier and Pablo
Javier and Pablo are our donkeys and they love it when I talk about them. My partner and I were both born in Maine, and started our farm in 2020 View Article
Tucking in Permaculture Beds for Winter
For me, tucking in my permaculture beds for winter starts with digging up the roots I use for food, drink and medicine. Once the roots are drying, I move on View Article
The Advantages of a Swing Mill
Like any self-respecting, self-sufficient Mainer, I have always wanted a sawmill (and a tractor, 40 acres, a big truck, a big barn, etc.). We all have different priorities when collecting View Article
Abandonment Photography by Arend Thibodeau
Golden Hour A poem by Arend Thibodeau The sun touches the horizon Sending colors into the sky. Crimson and violet, beauty That cannot sustain. The golden glory Fades away We View Article
Exploring and Rabbit-Holing Over Abandoned Farms
I study maps; old and new, researched news articles, looked into property taxes, and driven aimlessly for hours, over many miles in search of special places, only to find so View Article
Eolian Homestead in Oakland, Maine
There are so few things not to love about the last weeks of summer leading up to the first days of autumn here at the Eolian Homestead in Oakland, Maine. View Article
The Rich History of a Farm with an A-Frame Barn
Nestled at the farthest edge of a quiet road in Maine, an abandoned farm stands still, its origins dating back to the late 1700s. The property, as recounted by a View Article