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Maine’s Lesser Known Fruit… the Cranberry (2023)
As usual, it’s been a hubbub of activity around the Box of Maine warehouse and retail store in the past few weeks. We have been tirelessly working to get one of the last harvests of the 2022 season into your hands… Cranberries! As a celebration, we wanted to highlight the cranberry and give it a … Continued
What To Know About Fall Camping In Maine
According to the Maine Foliage Report for this week, there are many places in Maine that have incredible fall camping potential. Since the pandemic, we have seen a huge uptick in the number of people who are working remotely. This has translated into a lot of adventure-seekers coming up with their own ways to travel … Continued
Maine’s Best Apple Orchards in 2022
Across the state, orchards have stepped up their game over the years. Gone are the days of the majority picking bushels of apples to keep throughout the winter. Apple-picking is now an entire-family event, photoshoot opportunity, and social habit. Pumpkins, hot drinks, apple-cider donuts, corn mazes, and petting zoos are all add-ons that many orchards … Continued
Farming in Maine, booming or glooming?
As September quickly descended into October, Maine people are finding themselves at the end of yet another busy growing season. Gardens in Maine begin anywhere from February to April. Seeds are carefully dropped into soil, kept in planters until they have begun to sprout, and transferred into the ground when the frost is finally put … Continued
The Bar Harbor of the Past
Typically, when anyone plans a trip to Maine, Bar Harbor ranks high on their list of places to visit. Home of Maine’s only national park, Acadia, a variety of quaint little shops and restaurants, and sailboat tours, Bar Harbor is a tourist’s dream. Its incredible natural beauty and a variety of places to explore make … Continued
