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Mini City Homestead brings small-scale focus to local produce scene
Janice Bisson may not have the space for a full-scale homestead, but for her business, the point is to focus on the small scale.
Gardeners prep for April showers and May flowers
Local gardeners and organizations are gearing up for spring planting as the weather finally heats up in Oxford.
Local gardener expands operation with new roadside stall
Mary Sutton has been building her five-acre homestead for years. Now, she's selling her products in a renovated camper which she's turned into a roadside stall.
Why one Oxford resident is letting native plants flourish on his lawn
Over the past two years, Jon Ralinovsky's yard has transformed from a standard grass lawn into a haven for native plant life. The change is part of a larger shift to natural lawns.
Is Oxford’s deer management program enough to cull the herd?
Oxford's deer management is 15 years old, but last season it had its lowest harvest ever. Some residents don't think it's doing enough to minimize the negative impacts of deer overpopulation.
Oxford's annual garden tour to highlight five stand-out gardens
The Des Fleurs Garden Club's annual "Oxford in Bloom" event will bring residents through five of the best private gardens in town.