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Greetings!
July is berry month. Native strawberries have started to
ripen with raspberries and blueberries soon to follow. During the month of July we'll be harvesting more of our traditional native vegetables including sweet peas and green beans.
Though we have planted over 50 acres with fruits and vegtables there is one crop planted in a speacial location that is not destined for the dinner table. In Mechanic Falls on Rt. 26 is our 7 acre corn field.
This corn is extra special because it's the home to our fall corn maze
attraction. To introduce folks to our newest farm on Rt. 26 we're going to
celebrate with a human size puzzle! This isn't any 'ole corn maze, it's a Maize
Quest corn maze. Maize Quest is the leader in designing interactive corn mazes. It's top notch farm entertainment and fun for all ages.
This
year's theme is Pirate Adventure. Argh
Matey!! Bring your scallywags to help you navigate for booty! Challenge your team members to find their way to 23 game stations hidden throughout the maze. You'll need sharp skills in order to navigate the ominous walls of corn - learn,
compete, discover and explore. Join the Quest!
Check out our web page to learn more about the hours and days
we're open. We will also be hosting groups such as corporate outings, scouts,
church groups, schools and fund raisers. Book your group today by calling 207-998-3592
to speak with Sage.
'We're all
ears!'
Yours
truly,
Kathie and Peter Bolduc
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Living Green Tips
Quick Tips for Improving Gas Mileage
Transportation accounts for 66% of U.S. oil use -
mainly in the form of gasoline. Here are some ways to improve gas mileage as reported by the
US Department of Energy.
Don't idle. The best way to warm the car is to drive it.
Sudden or aggressive driving wastes gas. Cutting your speed
or rapid acceleration on the highway alone can lower your gas mileage by 33%.
Use overdrive to reduce your car's engine speed. This saves
gas and reduces wear.
Lighten your load. Clean extra weight by removing all unnecessary
items from you car. In addition, reduce drag by removing roof racks when not in
use.
Regular maintenance will surely help:
- Use the right grade motor oil
recommended by the car's manufacture to lower gasoline mileage by 1% to 2%.
- Keep tires properly inflated and
aligned to improve gasoline mileage by 3.3%.
- Replace clogged air filters to improve
gas mileage by as much as 10%.
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