Now’s the time to see where there’s an opening for a little help in the garden
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New guide tells growers how to be self-reliant, or even radical
Attaining author Will Bonsall’s level of eco-efficiency isn’t for everyone, but he offers good ideas for any garden.
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Keep your kitchen safe with DIY cleaners like lemon and salt
Our biodegradable, non-toxic recipe can replace heavy-duty commercial cleaners.
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What’s that? Plovers who are in no mood for piping
Fireworks may endanger fragile chicks.
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Sea Change: Challenge of climate change presents opportunity for new energy
Maine business owners, leaders and scientists share ideas for renewable energy, local foods, improved transportation and efficiency.
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A farmer in Rockport turns vegetables into high fashion
Artist Jacinda Martinez wants viewers to think about the fleeting nature of fashion and its impact on the planet.
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Homegrown: Organic soap
Dr. Dandelion, named for a19th-century Maine herb doctor, uses as many local ingredients as possible
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Meet Chris Paquette, builder of chemical-free swimming pools
His Robin’s Nest Aquatics, based in Hollis, also creates garden ponds and other sustainable water features that work with nature.
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Incorporating garlic scapes into the kitchen ecosystem
Taking a page from food writer Eugenia Bone, columnist Christine Burns Rudalevige practices her Kitchen Ecoscape.
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On pilgrimage to Oregon, columnist reflects on eating there vs. here
Laura McCandlish returns to her former home in Oregon and gorges on favorie Pacific Northwest foods.