sustainable living

DIY broths from kitchen scraps

I'm one of those people who really loves soups and stews.  A good soup simmering on the stove makes a…

12 years ago

Living seasonally and reconnecting with nature

Now that we're settling into the new homestead, back on our farm-property, I'm ready to reconnect with nature and the…

12 years ago

Runamuk is finally going home!

There were times when the obstacles seemed insurmountable, times when I all but despaired of ever reaching my goal--when the…

12 years ago

7 foods you can easily grow indoors this winter

Now that the balmy days of summer are behind us, and the time to tuck in for the long cold…

12 years ago

Dealing with hornworms in the organic garden

I don't know whether I hadn't had an infestation of hornworms before, or I just hadn't noticed them (which seems…

12 years ago

Maine promotes native pollinators

Tuesday night the Somerset Beekeepers met for their monthly meeting, and were joined by a number of the county's master…

12 years ago

So close and yet so far away…

I haven't written in a while, I know.  It's been a difficult summer for me, to say the least.  And…

12 years ago

What is sustainable living?

You hear it everywhere these days--businesses and families alike are striving to lead a more sustainable existence.  I've mentioned it…

12 years ago

Meat rant

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

13 years ago