Updates From the Farm

Spring is in the air

It's that time of year when we're all sick of winter and looking ahead to spring. Winter is worn and…

11 years ago

A new way forward for Runamuk

Wednesday was a particularly difficult day for me. It was a tough conclusion to come to, and one that I…

11 years ago

Workin’ for Johnny

With divorce comes countless life-changes--first and foremost is the need for an income. So I've taken a job working for Johnny. It's…

11 years ago

A farmer without a farm

It's probably the most difficult decision I've ever had to make: stay in an unsatisfying marriage in order to follow my…

11 years ago

Man’s best friend

They say that dogs are "man's best friend". And people talk about the relationship between man and dog, but unless…

11 years ago

Porcupine on the farm

We have a bit of a problem on our farm. A porcupine problem--to be specific. With an overabundant population they're…

11 years ago

First snow on the farm

We woke to the first snow on the ground here on the farm! There's nothing quite like the excitement of…

11 years ago

Every farm needs a tractor

This old 1950s Farmall tractor was donated to our farm--it took us a while to find someone to help us…

11 years ago

Bring your leaves to Runamuk!

  Mulching is a key aspect of our organic gardening practices here at Runamuk. Mulch helps to keep the weeds…

12 years ago

Getting ready for the state beekeepers’ conference

You'd think I'd be over it by now--all the excitement I feel over the Maine State Beekeepers' Association's annual conference. …

12 years ago