Not everything is a welcome part of spring in Maine
There’s a myriad of annoyances, from pollen to browntail moths, that can dampen your spring, but there are ways to protect yourself.
There’s a myriad of annoyances, from pollen to browntail moths, that can dampen your spring, but there are ways to protect yourself.
Everything from dinnerware to plastic toys can end up in yard debris.
Blood-sucking insects causes $2 billion in livestock and poultry damages annually around the United States.
Despite its spooky and somewhat threatening appearance when emerging from its host, horsehair worms are harmless to humans.
Often the animal’s mother has deliberately left her baby alone and will return. Any human interference can actually harm the animal.
Furbish’s lousewort, a three-foot-tall yellow flower, has been observed in 20 new locations along the St. John River over the past 40 years.
Crane flies, a bug that looks like a mosquito on steroids, may be a headache for some homeowners.
As the snow melts around Maine and temperatures begin to warm, it’s time to start thinking about foraging for fiddleheads.
Recent wild temperature swings have wreaked havoc with plants’ dormancy cycles.
Many dog owners in Maine have seen more ticks on their beloved furry friends, likely due to the growing prevalence of the creepy critters.
Preparing the garden for the growing season is more than just buying seeds or cleaning out beds.
If you live near any freshwater or wetlands, there is a chance you’ll end up having a turtle nesting on your property this spring.
Given the cost of land — especially land near the Maine coast — Bruce Gandy knows he is one of the lucky ones.
In Maine, it’s a way of life. But with the rising costs of land and living, running a homestead is becoming more of a dream for many.
When Arianna Lavan met her husband and realized a homestead was right for them, a rural area in northern Maine became home.
Heather Barter has been priced out of Maine’s housing market, so she has created her own “homestead” in her apartment.
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