Fava beans and a shift
I’m going to a family party later today. I decided to bring fava bean pesto. This is a major process with many steps. I made a photo essay. Note: about the shift. For the...
Category: garden
Back to the land
I’ve been neglecting the garden. All the rain – I convince myself I don’t need to water, and thus don’t need to do anything. But – the weeds! And the climbing things like cucumbers...
My neighbors
I know a lot of my neighbors. Not all of them, but many more than I knew where I lived in Connecticut. Some of them are “summer people” – don’t live here year round....
In the fruit yard
I stopped in the fruit yard. Not to do any thing in particular, just to say hello. Raspberries, blackberries, some struggling strawberries and lots of grapes. And potatoes because there’s room for them there....
Beyond beautiful
It can be hard to absorb how beautiful it can get around here. The lupines are in bloom. Fields of them. And the ocean (bay), so peaceful. I worked at the community garden today....
Days of rain
I transplanted some plants from the property into my circle garden. Then there were four days of rain. Needless to say the transplants are doing well. And the columbine I bought at the plant...
Finally
At last, a perfect spring day in Maine. The ajuga is looking great. Spreading, but only into the lawn where it can be mowed back. We’re taking care of the baby tomatoes in tubs...