Fall Harvest and Farms in Maine

There are many farms to visit in Maine - as it is an agricultural state in many regions.  The state of Maine has a website that provides more information about farms in Maine. With the fall harvest season upon us now is the time to enjoy some of this country living.  Visit the website below for more information about farms and apple orchards in Maine.

http://www.getrealmaine.com/

Heating Your House With Wood in Maine or How Not Too Run Up Your Oil Bill

Maine is full of "back to nature" folks.  One example is a couple who live in Maine who have foresaken the home heating oil rat race.  Read up on this unique couple who are living life in a rustic way.  Visit the Cold House Journal blog.

Pumpkin Hayrides at Wolfes Neck Farm, Freeport, Maine on Sunday, October 11, 2009

Wolfes Neck Farm in Freeport, Maine will offer pumpkin hay rides on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 12:00 pm. Visit their website for more info.

Open Farm Day in Maine (Sunday, 26 July 2009)

Sunday, July 26th, 2009 is "Open Farm Day" in Maine. Over 100 farms will be open statewide to the public. The purpose is to promote agriculture and educate visitors about farming in Maine. Many of the farms will be selling farm produce as well as providing fun activities and entertainment for children and families. To see which farms are open in your area visit "Open Farm Day".

Pittston Farm, Maine

Pittston Farm is a great northern Maine country get-away. Lodging is available to include single rooms or cabins that sleep up to seven people. The meals area all-you-can-eat. Read an article posted on Maine Today about Pittston Farm entitled "Get off the grid at Historic Pittston Farm". Visit the Pittston Farm website. There are lots of outdoor activities available in this are to include fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, hiking and more.

Cumberland, Maine Farmers Market

The Cumberland Farmers Market Association operates in four locations - Cumberland, Yarmouth, Freeport, and Falmouth. The Falmouth and Cumberland markets will open in mid-May. The market is open at different locations on different days:

Falmouth - Wednesday
Yarmouth - Thursday
Freeport - Friday
Cumberland - Saturday

For more information visit the Cumberland Farmers Market Association website at http://www.cumberlandfarmersmarket.org/.

Seeds for the Garden - Maine Seed Companies

If you are still looking to buy seeds to plant in your garden (running a little late are you?) then consider some seed firms from Maine. The online article below lists several seed companies right here in Maine.

"Take a walk on the seedy side", Bangor Daily News, January 23, 2009.

A Farm Bed & Breakfast in Maine

Ever think about spending time on a farm in Maine? Well, you can do this. Spend some time at the Three Pines Bed & Breakfast and Farm located in Hancock, Maine. This farm is located near Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park along the coast of Maine. It is a waterfront farm with great views. Read a recent news article about this B & B in "Breaking from the herd to smalltown Maine", The Boston Globe, November 17, 2008.

Hayrides and Pumpkin Picking in Maine

With fall upon us here in Maine it is time for kids to enjoy hay rides and pumpkin gathering. A number of Maine farms offer this opportunity. One of these farms is the Spiller Farm in Wells, Maine. Starting in mid-September through mid-October they will offer free farm tour hay rides along with the opportunity to pick your own pumpkins (you pay for the pumpkins). For more information click on "U PICK Pumpkin Hay Rides".

Apple Picking Time in Maine

The months of September and October are the prime months for apple picking here in Maine. If you are the outdoors type and would enjoy a trip to a farm with the kids then why not spend a nice fall day picking apples? The Maine State Pomological Society provides a listing on its website of a number of farms throughout Maine that offer apple picking. Click here for a list of Maine Apple Orchards. The same organization also offers some interesting facts about apples to include info on nutrition, characteristics (or types), history, facts and what happens in an orchard during the four seasons.

Open Farm Day in Maine (Sun Jul 20)

Sunday, July 20, 2008 will be "Open Farm Day" in Maine. Over 100 farms in Maine will be open to the public. You can see how a farm works, what types of animals live there, what crops are grown, and how farm workers spend their day. In addition, there will be lots of activities to take part in - such as animal petting, buying farm products, hay rides, barn tours, and more. Click here for a listing of Maine farms that are participating in the "Open Farm Day".

Blueberry Picking on a Farm in Maine

One of the pleasures of living in Maine is you get the opportunity to grow your own food if your fortunate enough to have a small garden (even if just a small "Victory Garden"). If you don't have a garden then there are plenty of farms around this state that will allow you to come in and pick your some of your own crops - such as strawberries, apples, pumpkins, etc. Blueberries are coming into season around mid-July so if you want to pick the fillings for your blueberry pie then this is the time to do it. One farm in Maine that offers blueberry picking is the Libby & Sons Farm in Limerick, Maine. For more information click on Libby & Sons U Pick.

National Estuarine Research Reserve - Wells, Maine

The Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve is a coastal area farm and land reserve that serves a multitude of purposes. It is a research, educational, and recreational facility. Recreational activities at the reserve include hiking the several miles of trails that provide access to woodlands, fields, wetlands, beach, and dunes. This is a favorite area for nature photographers and birdwatchers. There is a visitor center that provides exhibits, videos, library, trail maps, and a gift shop.

Deer Checking Out Recently Hayed Field in Maine

Our back yard was recently hayed. As we were eating dinner my wife looked out the dining room window . . . . and spotted this deer. I took a quick picture (not the best). Looks like the deer was wondering where all the tall grass went!

Haying Time in Maine

It is haying time in Maine! Everywhere you drive you see the tractors out in the hay fields cutting, tethering, and baling hay. If you live near the Maine coast like I do you get treated to seagulls gathering over the newly cut fields. I suppose there is some type of food out there for them to eat - I won't explore that subject! Here is a picture of the hay field just outside my back door.