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Two years ago we were shaken by an earthquake in Maine.....not a big one, but as a geologist I would tell you that Maine is NOT a place that gets a lot of quakes. I was asked by the local school to come the next day and talk about earthquakes and what people can do to be safe. I thought that...

We have two small children - and all they have experienced is growing up on our farm. I have two older children who grew up in a city...so as a dad I have seen the good and bad of bringing children up in both environments. My choice would be having my children on a farm....but maybe there choice...

My goodness Red - i've been there and done that! Our neighbor decided to create an issue when we were selling our farm to our wonderful tenants. What could have been dealt with so easily and without stress for anyone was turned into a war. In our case our water pipes, power poles etc...

Hi all I wrote this piece because of a hassle I had with my last farm. We were told that the fences were along the property line - later on we found that was not the case and all hell broke out :( So here is my lessons for everyone who has a property...

While I wrote this thinking about my farm and what climate change is going to man for my long term plans, I think it has implications for everyones gardening: http://www.almostafarmer.com/climate-change-and-your-farm/ I hope you find the information useful. Gaz

The problem I had was that inkjet ink is water based...and so it will not stick to waterproof paper! :(

They seem to be.....I have some sheets that are a white color with printed lines that I have had four eight years...and they have not faded. :)

Thanks - I really enjoy working out how to make my life easier when I am growing things, and love to share those ideas. Gaz

I hate potato beetles! But i love the Beatles!

I have been experimenting with a number of ways to label things in my garden. I already use a Homestead Planner to recored what a plant and when, which has proved to be so valuable to me each year to see what worked and what to avoid. I also use it to work out plant rotation etc. My daughter...

I wonder if the heat is what is causing my girls to go slow too :{ I have wondered about a another laying place....as our free range the entire farm. Still its sad to see just a few eggs instead of a full carton worth!

Thanks - sorry the image is so big (I am on a learning curve with the forum)... You can download the 'pattern cartoons' from the blog if you are not very artistic (like me) :p

I am working with my daughter (6) to develop a fun vegetable garden. As part of the process we decided to label the garden beds using rocks we had collected. They really look fabulous - and adds a sense of order to our vegetable plots. Here are how we did it ...

Hi all I have been writing about rocks and soils - and trying to cover the major rock types. You can find the list here : http://www.almostafarmer.com/category/farm-science/ I hope this is a useful series for people who wonder how their soil is affected by the rocks below. Gaz www.almostafarmer

Hi all Some of us consider ourselves as hobby farmers more than gardeners...and want to sell our excess items. Here is some notes on the difference between being a retail "farmer" and a wholesale "farmer"....and some things you need to consider when thinking about setting up a farm stand or...

Hi all Have you always wondered how the rock that underlies your farm affects your soil etc? Here is a simple primer on how to start understanding the geology of your farm - including links to see maps etc. http://www.almostafarmer.com/rocks-make-soils-primer-geology-affects-farm/ I hope...

So can I put the chicken bedding from my coop directly onto my beds...or do i need to just through into into my compost pile and let it rot down? My bedding is a mix of straw and poop!

Hi all As I keep learning how to grow things in my climate and soil conditions in Maine I have been trying out many methods that are probably second nature to the 'green thumbs'. Raised beds are a must on my place...and the square foot garden approach made sense to me. You can find out what...

Thanks Carol....... I am very much looking forward to learning from everyone as I go..... Gaz www.almostafarmer.com