by Susan Jordan Bennett | Oct 9, 2020 | News
Christmas is coming and we are determined to have a fabulous WHRL Christmas Tree Festival this December! No Grinch (aka COVID-19) is going to steal this Downeast tradition! The 2020 festival might look a little different than in years past. But the magic of...
by Editor | Oct 6, 2020 | News
The gardens in Milbridge experienced their first fall frost around September 19th– brr! Thanks to our head gardeners’ succession planting, cool weather vegetables like beets and a variety of lettuces continue to be available to visitors to our two gardens. With...
by Susan Jordan Bennett | 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!...
by Editor | Aug 6, 2020 | News
Women for Healthy Rural Living has selected this year’s recipient of the Elaine Hill Nursing Scholarship. Maggie Perry of Gouldsboro, a senior at Husson University, has been awarded $2,500 toward her nursing education. Maggie, a graduate of Sumner High School, has...
by Chris Kuhni, WHNP | Jul 10, 2020 | Health, News
Hello Sunshine! Five Myths About That Golden Summer Tan Myth #1. “Getting a base tan protects skin from damage.” TRUTH: There is no evidence that a “base tan” provides any protection from burns or general skin damage. The best way to prevent sunburn is to use a...
by Editor | Jul 6, 2020 | News
In these uncertain times, we are especially grateful for the bounty from nature. The Incredible Edible Milbridge (IEM) gardens are thriving like never before! Please read on for a monthly update on everything Incredible Edible. Gardening fever has hit Downeast! This...