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Maine’s Best Christmas Tree Farms 2022
Every year it seems like the entire month of December passes all too quickly! For those who start decorating for Christmas immediately after Halloween, the extra month of preparation may have paid off; hopefully all your shopping and decorating has been completed already. For those of you who have been caught up in the hubbub … Continued
The first Thanksgiving was in Maine?
Well, folks, it’s that time of year again. The beginning weeks of November were the small breath before a busy holiday season. Not surprisingly, this is the busiest time of the year for Box of Maine. We have been hard at work stocking up on the essentials (ahem…Moxie!) to bring straight to your door. Thanksgiving, … Continued
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
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
