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Posted inHomestead

You can plant these seeds outside even during winter

Avatar photo by Julia Bayly February 8, 2023February 8, 2023

Even though you can’t plant your entire garden now, there are certain seeds that can be started outdoors during winter in Maine.

You can customize this decadent hot cocoa recipe any number of ways — with or without spirits.
Posted inHomestead

Ditch the store-bought mix for your own decadent hot cocoa

Avatar photo by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds February 7, 2023February 7, 2023
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Homemade balsam poplar salve is an old-time ‘universal cure’ with many uses

by Jenna Rozelle February 5, 2023February 5, 2023
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Rats may already be living in your house this winter

Avatar photo by Julia Bayly February 5, 2023February 5, 2023
Posted inHomestead

How to stop your livestock water from freezing

Avatar photo by Sam Schipani February 4, 2023February 4, 2023
Posted inHomestead

Don’t put heat lamps in your chicken coop

Avatar photoby Julia BaylyFebruary 4, 2023February 4, 2023
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Is it a falling bowling ball? Is it an exploding car? No, it’s a frost quake.

Avatar photo by Julia Bayly February 4, 2023February 4, 2023
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Start prepping now for this weekend’s extreme cold

Avatar photo by Julia Bayly February 3, 2023February 3, 2023
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Here’s 2 great recipes for Super Bowl party snacks

Avatar photo by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds February 2, 2023February 2, 2023
There are steps you can take to avoid frozen pipes during this weekend's brutal cold.
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How you can avoid frozen pipes this weekend

Avatar photo by Julia Bayly February 1, 2023February 1, 2023
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The unlikely and heartbreaking friendship between a rescued turkey and rooster

Avatar photo by Julia Bayly February 1, 2023February 1, 2023
A healthy adult Madagascar hissing cockroach can reach a top speed of 3 mph, the equivalent of a human running 100 mph.
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This is what cockroach racing in Maine looks like

Avatar photo by Julia Bayly January 31, 2023February 1, 2023
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The best firewood for a cozy winter night

Avatar photo by Sam Schipani January 28, 2023January 27, 2023
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Pets are living in fear in Dedham as ‘microquakes’ rock the area

Avatar photo by Julia Bayly January 28, 2023January 28, 2023
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Now is the time to destroy browntail moth nests in your trees

Avatar photo by Julia Bayly January 26, 2023January 26, 2023
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Bake this easy apple cake in an iron skillet

Avatar photo by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds January 25, 2023January 25, 2023
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Raising your own chickens is not cheaper than buying eggs

Avatar photo by Julia Bayly January 24, 2023January 24, 2023
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You’re probably clearing off your windshield wrong

Avatar photo by Sam Schipani January 23, 2023January 23, 2023
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Warming in Maine has some maple syrup producers out tapping trees weeks early

Avatar photo by Julia Bayly January 22, 2023January 21, 2023
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Climate change is killing off Maine’s honey bees

Avatar photo by Julia Bayly January 18, 2023January 19, 2023

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