Wordless Wednesday: Bumble Bee on Comfrey
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Cranky, My Old Kubota
I resisted getting a tractor for years, then kicked myself for not doing it sooner. More »
10 Things to Never Say to a Writer
For the safety of all involved, here are 10 things you should never say to a writer. More »
Bear Hunting Over Bait in Maine
After the outrage, insults and hatred over my article about bear baiting in Bangor Daily News, I vowed to never write about this topic again. Hunters who shoot their deer while they More »
Getting an early start on pumpkins and squash
Being limited to 100 dependable frost free days a year doesn’t allow for some of the pumpkin and squash varieties I love. I’m all about pumpkins—big, tiny, huge, warty, orange, white, or More »
Thank a Farmer
Are you cooking out this weekend? Don't forget to thank a farmer, or at least be truly thankful for the farmers, who grew and raised your food. Most of us would starve More »
Hunting Wild Turkeys
The day started with a 3:30 am alarm after a nearly sleepless night. My knee hurt enough to keep me awake and make me grumpy. Then I pulled muscles in my back More »
April Full (almost) Moon
Tonight, on the way home from smelting, the moon rose, bright orange and beautiful. I changed cameras, put all three dogs in the Jeep, and drove to the FAA beacon up the More »
Doe, a deer, and a fawn…
We went scouting for turkeys. That was almost a flop with only one hen spotted. We did find deer. Steve said, "Look at that deer!" It took me a moment to find More »
When to Plant Peas in Zone
Don't worry if there's snow in the forecast. It don't usually last long if the soil is already 45*. Multiple nights in the teens* can be hard on peas so I suggest More »
American Bald Eagle in Magurrewock Marsh
I drove through Magurrewock Marsh in Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge on my way home from archery practice this week, hoping to see the bald eagles. The eagles (two) were there and one More »
Understanding The USDA Hardiness Zones
Share the post "Understanding The USDA Hardiness Zones"FacebookTwitterDiggStumbleUponE-mailUnderstanding The USDA Hardiness Zones by Robin Follette Reprints by permission. The USDA zones are too often misunderstood. As a result of the misunderstanding, they’re More »
Girls Weekend Out
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Girls Weekend Out, 2012. We were here. Not much happened. I’d never seen mosquitoes that fly in wind that bends over birch trees or in 87* temps until the weekend. They were horrible. We’re outdoorswomen. Throw on some repellent and go, but because of mosquitoes that didn’t care about DEET, we stayed in a lot more than usual. Looking down the barrel of a shotgun to find mosquitoes perched on the site is disturbing.
I saw the hind quarter of deer leaping into the woods one morning. A flying squirrel late Saturday night had us pointing flashlights at the ceiling and wondering if he was going to fly around the cabin for us. He was in the ceiling and after an hour of running back and forth, left through an opening four feet above my head. He was back Sunday night but I was sleeping downstairs so he didn’t keep me awake as long.
The satellite dish is deceptive. It doesn’t work. I don’t know if it ever worked. I crave peace and quiet so lack of satellite tv is a blessing. No television or cell phone, not even the radio. I’m content with the show outside, complete with bird songs, cracking branches as wildlife moves through the woods, and the occasional unknown noise that keeps me guessing about what else is sharing my space.
We tried to shoot clays but stopped when half of the clays broke upon launch. We checked them carefully, they weren’t cracked. I need to figure out what’s wrong and how to fix it so that we can get back to practicing.
I’m at my desk this morning with a story to write for Lancaster Farming, an introduction for Bangor Daily News and a first blog for BDN. I should also write a column. This morning, what I’d really like to do, is sit on the steps at camp and enjoy Mother Nature’s show.
