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I first fell in love with lupines (Lupinus) years ago on Prince Edward Island. Their tall flower spikes seemed to appear everywhere at once, along roadsides, near fields, and against that famous red soil, like summer had struck a match. Later, I bought lupine seeds because I wanted some of that same beauty at home. […]
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Are you curious how hummingbirds find feeders in seemingly remote areas? Despite their tiny size, these incredible birds possess an astonishing sense of direction and an uncanny knack for finding food sources, even in the middle of nowhere. It’s that time of the year again, soon in Western Maine, when the Hummingbirds are coming to
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Are you dreaming of building your own home in the serene countryside? Are you looking for the perfect plot of rural land to bring your vision to life? In this Rural Area Life blog post, I will explore the importance of finding the right USDA lenders to help you achieve your dream of building on
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With the rise of the internet and the digital age in rural areas, more and more people are finding they can work from home. But what about those of us who live in rural areas? The answer is a resounding yes! Remote work in rural areas is possible with the right internet speed, reliability, and
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The 2024 Eclipse Path of totality was a remarkable event that captured the sky-watching world’s attention in rural Maine and beyond. Whether you saw it or missed it, this survival guide shares what we learned from watching it in a small rural town. Join me as I share a survival guide to ensure you make
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Meet Stella, our new Victorian Bulldog puppy, whom we brought home over a year ago. We forgot how much work a new puppy is! But she is a lot of fun and makes us laugh. We get more exercise chasing her. Aside from that, we seem to track all of her bowel and urination movements.
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If you’re thinking about moving out of the city, the word rural may seem simple at first. In the U.S., though, the rural definition changes depending on who sets the rules, because agencies use different measures like population, density, and land area. This guide helps you sort out what rural really means, plus what to
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Maine moose are not always easy to see when you visit Maine. The state of Maine is synonymous with wildlife, particularly the moose. With the moose population in Maine, according to the Maine government, exceeding 60,000, it’s no secret that people flock to Maine to see one of these gentle creatures. But what are the
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