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…

9 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…

9 years ago