How to Grow Garlic Greens and Bulbs

Nov 19, 2020 | Family Friendly Gardening Activities, Seeds and Sprouts

Adapted with permission from University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County, photos by Pammy Dyer Stewart Did you know that garlic is one of the healthiest foods out there? It also helps repel vampires — AND it tastes great on bread. Why wouldn’t...

Fun Facts about Garlic

Nov 2, 2020 | Seeds and Sprouts

During WWII garlic was given to wounded soldiers. It was known as ‘Russian Penicillin’. The heaviest head (bulb) of garlic was 2 lbs 10 oz. It was grown by Robert Kirkpatrick of Eureka, CA USA in 1985! Talking about records… The Guinness world record...

What’s in a name?

Nov 2, 2020 | News

  I want to tell you a story about 87 Main Street. For all the headaches, I have grown to love WHRL’s new house. It is a piece of Milbridge history.  And I feel good that we have been given the opportunity to restore this home and give it new life and purpose. ...

Outdoor Safety

Sep 14, 2020 | OWL

Outdoor Safety by Hazel Stark If we don’t feel like the outdoors is a safe place, we’re not going to spend much time there. This is a simple concept, but one that is worth unpacking as being able to spend time in nature is a necessity. So let’s consider some of the...

News Center Maine visits Incredible Edible Milbridge

Sep 5, 2020 | News

Hannah Yechivi of News Center Maine made an impromptu visit to the Incredible Edible Milbridge gardens this week. Clarification from Susan: IEM produces approximately 4,000 pounds of veggies a year in approximately 25,000 square feet of garden space!...