Sadly, gorgeously conceived and executed dishes sit side-by-side with others that are flawed or just plain uninspired.
2017
Sonja Birthisel will help you meet the beetles
Weed scientist Sonja Birthisel is using bugs to arm farmers in the war against weeds.
Fresh greens from Maine hydroponic farms are an unguilty pleasure
More Maine growers are stepping into the indoor operations that cut down on food waste and cross-country transportation.
Force bulbs now, nurture tulips or daffodils later
Use the outdoors to cold-condition bulbs.
Narcissism prevents global solutions to our shared problems
The alarming world view that favors superiority and dominance tends to disregard the air, waters, land and wildlife on which we collectively depend.
Gifts that nurture the inner and outdoor lives of plant lovers
Book offerings cover the practical, like growing vegetables in a cold climate, and the inspirational, like painting flowers.
Wish your friends Happy Howlidays with these cards
Julie Bernier’s clever cards pair animal paintings with punny greetings.
What’s Up in December
Jupiter and Mars align, while the Geminid meteors will burn spectacularly.
Birding: Plenty of birds to be seen in between tourist stops in the Caribbean
Many of the birds spotted are endemic to the area.
Hunting: A deer by any other name …
A good hunter knows the craft, but the lingo and jargon away from Maine may be hard to follow.