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Continue reading →: Online Resources for Zone 4 & 5 Garden EnthusiastsIntroduction Gardening in Zones 4 and 5 presents some pretty unique challenges due to our colder climate. For garden enthusiasts committed to organic and sustainable practices, selecting the right resources to guide their gardening is important for starting off on the right foot. Today, we’ll explore several reputable online resources…
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Continue reading →: The Top 5 Native Herbs Thriving in Maine’s Zone 5BMaine’s Zone 5B offers a wonderful environment for a variety of native herbs. Like all Mainers, they’re known for their resilience and minimal care requirements. (We’re a low maintenance bunch!) These herbs not only thrive in local conditions but also contribute positively to the local ecology and, what’s more is…
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Continue reading →: Incubating F1 Olive EggersWelcome to our latest adventure in poultry breeding! We’re excited to share that we are currently incubating 24 eggs with the goal of creating the first generation (F1) of Olive Eggers. This is a delightful project combining the genetic gifts of our stunning Cream Legbar rooster with a diverse group…
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Continue reading →: Seed Planting Schedule and Calendar for Budding FarmersAt Rime Farm, we farm organically and we succession plant. Succession planting maximizes the efficiency of garden space. It keeps the soil covered and productive! This helps to reduce pest and disease pressure by avoiding large stands of single crops that are attractive to specific pests. It also ensures a…
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Continue reading →: The Tragedy of Maine’s Dwindling Moose PopulationClimate Change, Biodiversity Loss, and Societal Challenges in Accepting Scientific Realities It wasn’t that long ago when I remember jumping in a pick up truck with my brother, grandparents (and great grandparents!) to ride the back roads of Downeast Maine in hopes of seeing a moose. When someone would spot…
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Continue reading →: Best Pollinator Plants for Zone 5B: Top Picks for Bee-Friendly GardensCreating a garden that buzzes with life is a delightful sight and a critical contribution to local ecosystems, especially for pollinators like bees. In Zone 5B, gardeners can choose plants that thrive in the region’s climate while serving the needs of these essential creatures. Here are the top five pollinator…
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Continue reading →: The Virtues of Growing Organic Heirloom Tomatoes and Their Hybrid AlliesTomato Plant Classifications Welcome to another post from Rime Farm, where our passion for sustainable agriculture and biodiversity shapes every choice we make, especially in the types of tomatoes we cultivate. Today, we delve deeper into the world of tomatoes, explaining not just what we grow but why we favor…
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Continue reading →: 5 Ways Climate Change is Compromising Food SafetyClimate change is not just a doomsday environmental catastrophe in the offing; it is also a very serious threat to global food security and safety. It’s the interplay of changing weather patterns with agricultural productivity, affecting not only the quantity of food available but also food safety. Here are five…
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Continue reading →: This is the real food: Understanding choices that lead to a healthier lifeThe need for one to reclaim “real food” in a world that is dominated by fast food and pre-packaged meals has never been more imperative. Real food is humanly processed and not artificially processed. From the vegetables to meats taken from grass-fed and pastured animals, whole grains, seeds, fruits, and…
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Continue reading →: Cleaning Farm-Fresh Eggs: A Guide for Egg Enthusiasts!When it comes to handling farm-fresh eggs, the image of chickens nestled in a clean straw nesting box means very little farmer intervention. At RimeFarm, we work hard to make sure our ladies have clean nesting boxes with more-than-enough straw. This act alone reduces the need for washing almost altogether.…
