After a string of warm days, frost warnings in the state are a good reminder to wait to plant
There is nothing like early spring warm temperatures to lull a gardener into a false sense of security. Threats of
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UMaine Extension announces updated interactive plant sales map
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program’s interactive plant sales map has been updated in time for
Read moreThe flower that saved a northern Maine community is no longer endangered
Almost a half-century after its endangered species status helped save a tiny northern Maine community, the furbish lousewort plant has
Read moreMaine wants $20M more for PFAS fund that hasn’t yet begun helping farmers
AUGUSTA, Maine — A state fund aimed at helping Maine farmers test for “forever chemicals” will need $20 million more than
Read moreKelp dryer could allow Maine seaweed farms to triple output
The machine, developed by Ocean’s Balance, is intended to solve the exacting challenges seaweed farmers face when trying to preserve
Read moreNew resources available for Maine home gardeners in time for 2023 growing season
ORONO – University of Maine Cooperative Extension has released new resources and practical information for home gardeners getting ready for
Read moreFacility planned for troubled Gouldsboro aquaculture project to be auctioned off
A former seafood processing plant in Gouldsboro is being put up for auction next month by a man hired two years
Read moreRecent flooding may have extended life for fiddleheads, says expert
Dave Fuller, formerly with University of Maine Farmington Cooperative Extension spoke about the recent flooding and the effect it could
Read moreRegulators enact strict limits for striped bass caught on East Coast
A crackdown on the size of striped bass that anglers are allowed to keep will hopefully prevent the fishery’s collapse. To
Read moreMaine couple first in U.S. to try method of Chaga farming
The couple arms themselves with drills, hammers and bags full of special lab-produced chaga-laced dowels to essentially seed trees. Read
Read moreMaine’s wild blueberry crop fell 26% in size, 30% in value last year
The state’s 2022 crop was valued at $55.5 million, a decrease from $80.3 million in 2021. Experts say the fluctuations
Read moreKitchen fire delays Treworgy Family Orchards’ opening day
Treworgy Family Orchards has had to delay its season opening after a fire broke out on Tuesday morning. The fire
Read moreRustic Roots Farm and UMF recognized with Campus Compact Corporate Partner of the Year Award
STANDISH – On April 28, Maine Campus Compact celebrated its 22nd Annual Awards Ceremony at the University of Maine at
Read moreRegulators approve new lobster size limits in Maine
An Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission board has approved new measures that could change the minimum and maximum catch sizes
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