spring

If you’ve spent a lot of time outdoors in New England, you’ve likely crossed paths with, and probably stepped on, lichens. This mysterious indicator species plays an important role of the bottom of the food chain, and is also a habitat for other microorganisms.

On the fourth weekend of March, Maine maple farmers throw open the doors to their sugarhouses to show the public how it's done — and free samples are just one of the many treats on offer. But for one family of eighth generation maple producers, this year has been a long time coming.

Maine is a wonderland in the wintertime, with all the snowy-day activities, from skiing to snowshoeing. And, of course, summertime is when Maine really…

In coordination with the Nature/PBS series “American Spring LIVE” (airing April 29, 30 and May 1) and Maine Public's tie-in event at the Gisland Farm…

Spring is here and so is the planting season. Learn what to plant and how to get it to grow. The Northern New England Home, Garden, Flower Show is May 17…