New law lets farmers markets hold tastings of Maine-made alcoholic beverages

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June 3, 2018

New law lets farmers markets hold tastings of Maine-made alcoholic beverages

Since the law took effect in November, one winery, one brewery and two distilleries have been approved in the state for samplings.
Published
June 3, 2018

With yet another dry May, it’s deja vu all over again for gardeners

Only 0.79 of an inch of precipitation fell in Portland this May; the average for the month is 3.88 inches. Is this the new normal?
Published
June 3, 2018

Peter Garrett is headed to D.C. to advocate for nonprofit’s climate change plan

The Winslow resident represents the Citizens Climate Lobby, which proposes a $15 per metric ton fee on fossil fuel emissions.
Published
June 3, 2018

Homegrown: Maine-made log building sets can lure kids away from electronics

Watch your children raise their own farm or make a log cabin.
Published
June 3, 2018

Ghee whiz: Become one using all that comes from clarifying butter

Use the butter with lobster, and finish the meal with treats made from leftover milk solids.
Published
June 3, 2018

Cucumbers like reliably warm temperatures

For much of Maine, mid-June is the sweet spot for planting.
Published
May 27, 2018

Recipe: Hot Smoked Salmon (or trout) and Vegetable Plate with Preserved Lemon and Caper Vinaigrette

This meal can serve as breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Published
May 27, 2018

Make a bold statement with agapanthus, a South African native

The plants can be grown in the ground in Maine, but they’ll look better in pots.
Published
May 27, 2018

Produce food, control erosion, feed wildlife – make your garden fit your needs

If you match a native plant to its function, your garden will flourish.
Published
May 27, 2018

Kelsey Kobik has a special eye for photographing farm workers

The Cape May, New Jersey, native weeded, picked and sowed her way into this world as a seasonal farm worker.