maine

Hesitation over the Swinging Bridge Farm

After 12 days of agonizing back and forth negotiations with the Seller of the Swinging Bridge Farm, I learned last…

9 years ago

Save bees! Help Runamuk go home!

Sometimes I joke that my status as a landless farmer and the on-going search for Runamuk's forever-farm has given new…

9 years ago

Fedco’s Tree Sale: a Maine Adventure

Yesterday was my first-ever visit to the annual Fedco Tree Sale and what an adventure it was! An event the…

9 years ago

How To Make Pollen Patties

Not every beekeeper needs to use pollen patties on their hives. Here in Maine there is an abundant supply of…

9 years ago

April apiary update

March is always a dirty month. As the snow melts all of winters dirty secrets are revealed. The snow banks…

9 years ago

Nor’easter

We were up early this morning to face the Nor'easter that has descended upon Maine. Paul threw a few pieces…

9 years ago

Maine Farmers’ Market Convention

Maine is blessed with a robust community of farmers and people that are passionate about local food. Not only do…

9 years ago

How to Build a Temporary Chicken Coop for a Maine Winter

Housing for the chickens was a big concern during Runamuk's Great Farm Move. It had taken a full year to…

9 years ago

DIY mouse-guards: how and when to install them on your beehive

HarvestĀ is now past, the leaves are falling from the trees to blanket the Earth as we move deeper into the…

10 years ago

Announcing our new blog-sponsor!

I've been working on this project for quite some time, and at long last I am able to share this…

10 years ago