The seed was first planted when she began a permaculture project with her brother; today, Sharood and her family move 3,000 pounds of mushrooms a week.
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Homegrown: For the person who has everything – pillows shaped like a chicken
Casey Everett’s organic cotton creations are a favorite among backyard chicken farmers.
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With oysters, beauty is in the mmm of the beholder
A wonky, uninviting exterior has nothing to do with the delicious prize concealed inside.
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Climate policy expert and Maine native prefers quiet of woods, but now makes plenty of noise
Former Interior Department worker Joel Clement filed a whistleblower complaint and brought his story to the public – that he was reassigned to the agency’s accounting office as retaliation for climate change advocacy.
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Older adults will want to plant gardens that will last for generations
Those who will tend to your plants years down the road will thank you for growing beautiful, low-maintenance gardens.
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Mount Desert Island – a small place with some big environmental goals
The Climate to Thrive group, formed in part to make the island energy-independent by 2030, is thriving.
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Notes from the field: Farm-to-table and sustainability news
The use of sprouted wheat flour in bread is a growing trend among bakers.
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Homegrown: With flavors like cinnamon and ginger, here’s a better way to eat honey
All About the Honey’s blends add lots of flavor to foods – or you can just eat them by the spoonful.
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Recipe: Really Crispy Roasted Potatoes
These potatoes will have a crunch on the outside but will be soft on the inside.
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Experience what higher seas might mean
The public is invited to free presentations of ‘Preparing for Sea Level Rise’ in Portland.