Designing a sustainable future with permaculture principles

13 years ago

When the idea of Runamuk first began to form in my mind, I envisioned a future for my family that…

New soap ingredients have arrived!

13 years ago

From the sale of my first batch of soaps and salves and lip balms I managed to purchase more ingredients…

Snow-Day!

13 years ago

What could be better than staying in the comfort and warmth of your house during one of Maine's famous snow-storms?…

Gift of a lifetime

13 years ago

On December 21, 2012--the day of the Winter Solstice, I received the gift of a lifetime. After the flurry of…

Gearing up for the celebration of the Winter Solstice at Runamuk

13 years ago

As it is for many families, the holiday season is a fun time here at Runamuk.  While we don't celebrate…

10 tips to help you stretch your meat-budget

13 years ago

Previously I ranted about budget-meat versus local and sustainably raised meats.  I'm not going to rehash the topic--but you can…

Boundary marking ritual

13 years ago

The day came at last when Keith and I could go out to the old Burns farm to mark out…

Basic beekeeping with the Somerset Beekeepers

13 years ago

It's getting to be that time of year again--the Somerset Beekeepers are planning their annual bee-school for the communities of…

Meat rant

13 years ago

I want to take a moment today to talk about meat.  Actually--I'm going to stand on my soap-box and rant…