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Published
March 27, 2017

In a first for Maine, Scarborough and South Portland will start collecting food waste

Pilot programs will test an idea that officials say is the next big phase for municipal recycling because it involves almost 28 percent of household trash in the state.
Published
March 26, 2017

Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning to fill your yard with baby chicks

Backyard chickens are gaining in popularity but there are lots of dos and don'ts to know.
Published
March 26, 2017

We know you love your chickens, but please don’t do this

Your hens don't need swings or hand-knitted sweaters.
Published
March 26, 2017

Here are the biggest mistakes you’ll make with your chickens

Avoid these problems and you and your poultry can live happily ever after – or at least until the first fox comes calling
Published
March 26, 2017

Keep your chicks warm, but don’t burn your house down

Here' show to handle heat lamps, which can be a fire hazard

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Published
March 26, 2017

Tasha Gerken makes eating healthy (and local) a SNAP for low-income families

But Gov. LePage's administration might do away with her job.
Published
March 26, 2017

Dad and daughter fend for themselves with Bachelor Chicken

Andrew Rudalevige discovers that his wife – our Green Plate columnist – keeps some not so green secrets.
Published
March 26, 2017

New book by Maine author instructs gardeners on how to grow produce inside hoophouses and greenhouses

Protected growing, as it is known, may be the future of farming for Maine.
Published
March 26, 2017

In the depths of mud season, houseplants will lift your spirits

But they'll do much more – they actually improve the air quality in your house.
Published
March 26, 2017

How-to: It’s time to start your seedlings

Get an jump on your garden, lengthen the growing season and save money by growing your own seedlings. BUY AND PREP THE CONTAINERS Look for containers that are 2 to 3 1/2 inches deep with adequate drainage holes. To prevent disease, clean them with a solution of 1 part chlorine bleach to 9 parts water. […]