My husband Tom and his brother Fred owned and operated Bubar Brothers Potatoes for many years. They were born and raised in Fort Fairfield. Not only were they brothers, but they were business partners and friends. They have farming in their blood, and both farmed for approximately 50 years before View Article
Our one-year anniversary of our brush with death in a sailboat
I know many of our followers asked about what happened that day on the boat, so here’s the full story—although words can’t truly express the horror in the moments leading up to what I was sure was the end.This happened on July 29, 2023, and I wrote this on our View Article
Quail egg and meat nutritional facts: a complete overview for your health
This article is based on widely-ranging research, peer-reviewed articles, trustworthy news sources, and curated for the sole purpose of education. Each section, graph, and list is immediately followed by hyperlinked citations for you to follow for further information. This is based on the commonly farmed Coturnix quail, which we raise View Article
Cows for life
Eden Farm is located in Athens, which always gets responses of “huh?”, so I usually have to add “north of Skowhegan”. I grew up here, and while I spent some time living away from here while at the University of Maine, this has always been home. My (then future) husband View Article
Did you know there are SIX species of weasels in Maine?
Maine is home to six weasels including fishers, martens, ermine, long-tailed weasels, mink, and river otters, each adapted to specific habitats within the region. Fishers, primarily found in dense forests, are active mostly around dawn and dusk and do not hibernate, preying on a variety of animals and occasionally nuts and fruits. Marten and mink, also forest dwellers, hunt both on land and in water, while ermine and long-tailed weasels display seasonal changes in fur. River otters, the largest of Maine’s weasels, thrive in aquatic environments. This diversity showcases a unique aspect of Maine’s wildlife ecosystem.
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 many of them gone. Finding abandoned structures is an art. It takes patience and dedication. Many ‘explorers’, including myself tend View Article
What happened to my trees? Maine porcupines
In areas with regular porcupine populations trees are often growing in different shapes than usual because of the chewing on their limbs over the years. Set up a trail camera between trees with porcupine sign to watch them shamble along with stiff tails held off the ground. With such large 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 to reflecting on how well the plants were growing, and feed them chopped up plants as a winter cover. I use View Article