These heritage piglets can till and fertilize the soil.
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A lavender farm in Appleton grows scents
Prized in cooking and laundering, and for its lovely, plummy scent, it’s the sole crop at Glendarragh, a 26-acre farm.
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Meet Geoff Hill, Maine’s master composter
The certified compost specialist reflects on the rewards of recycling household food waste.
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Sea Change: Maine windjammers demonstrate rewards of sustainability
Guests see firsthand beautiful Maine, plus recycling, composting, low energy use, and more.
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Is a posh yurt (with a toaster oven) still better for the environment?
Our intrepid reporter finds mosquitoes – and quiet.
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Maine hotels find what’s good for Earth is good for business
Guests enjoy locally made pillows from recycled sails – but no irons in the room.
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Pest need not spoil pleasure from viburnums
There are beetle-resistant varieties that stay attractive even when they’re not in bloom.
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Meet: Craig Hickman, farmer and legislator
The busy lawmaker from Winthrop believes small farms are ‘the solution to some very big problems.’
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Kids and parents can agree on the perfection of peas
Their sweetness pulls us in at a young age, as our bodies appreciate their fiber and protein.