Congratulations, Orange Group, you have successfully bartered the bag of corn for a supply of wool and have found your next clue: Big ones and little ones—but these do not roll. Over their roundness travel flax and wool. Close by, a yarn winder measures the yarn To keep it from tangling and sighs of […]
Stop using toxic dryer sheets and start using your own hand-made, natural, non-toxic dryer balls. Why? 1) Dryer balls reduce drying time by 25% and help clothes dry more efficiently which saves energy and money. 2) Dryer balls replace both dryer sheets and liquid fabric softener. 3) Dryer sheets and liquid fabric softener can cause […]
The Page Farm and Home Museum will be celebrating the opening of its “The Quilt Cupboard” exhibit with a reception on Saturday, October 26, at 1:00 p.m. The exhibit features examples from the Museum’s lovely collection of heritage quilts that have been donated over the years by Maine families, and that are being displayed now […]
The Great Fall Potato Sale is on at the Page Farm and Home Museum! This year's US#1 potato selections include: Norland red Pontiac red Chieftain red Kennebec white Norwis white Reba white Katahdin white Green Mountain Yukon Gold/Lehigh Gold Caribou Russet Prices are $13 for a 50lb bag; $7 for a 20lb bag. Caribou Russets cost […]
St. Distaff's Day is traditionally held in January, the day after the feast of the Epiphany, one of many unoffical holidays in Catholic nations. The distaff used in spinning was the medieval symbol of women's work. The day, which was also known as Roc Day (referring to another name for either the distaff or the spindle) indicated […]
This event has been cancelled. We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and following the guidance of the University of Maine President's Office, local health officials and the CDC. Maine Maple Sunday® is a long standing tradition where Maine’s Maple producers open their doors to their sweet operations for a day of educational demonstrations, sugarbush […]
Open to all members in good standing of Friends of the Page Farm and Home Museum RSVP by calling 581-4100 This Board of Directors meeting is postponed. Board members will […]
Happy Fall everybody! It is time for the 2023 Great Fall Potato sale! We are taking orders now through November 9th. Please order online here. https://umaine.edu/pagefarm/2023/09/27/great-fall-potato-sale/ You can pick up your potatoes on Saturday, November 18th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. just in time for Thanksgiving! DO NOT RESPOND TO REQUESTS TO […]
Click to view full image Join us for our annual Ye Olde Holiday Shoppe, Saturday, December 2nd from 10:00AM-3:00PM and share in the spirit of the holiday season. This event is free and open to the public, with plenty of free parking.
