CategoryFall
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
2023 Maine Foliage Guide
It may still feel like summer in some parts of the state, but in Downeast Maine, the arrival of fall is definitely here. Pumpkin spice is offered again at Dunkins, the morning air is crisp and fresh, and the stream of traffic through my small coastal town is dwindling. On drives through central Maine, I … Continued
Haunted Houses and Spooky Hayrides in Maine
Happy Halloween or All Hallow’s Eve ! This spooky holiday is just a few days away from celebration and Box of Maine has compiled some mysterious activities for the entire family. Originally a tradition celebrated in Ireland and Scotland, in the 19th century, many Irish and Scottish migrants brought many Halloween customs to North America, … Continued
Top 5 Apple Orchards in Maine (2022 Edition)
“Surely the apple is the noblest of fruits” – Henry David Thoreau. It’s that time of year, autumn also known as fall in North American English is just days away from beginning. Which means cooler temperatures, shorter duration of daylight and many of Maine trees stop producing chlorophyll which allows the leaves to change color. … Continued
