Heiwa means peace
Last week we went on a tour of Heiwa Tofu in Rockport, Maine. It’s a brand we love and always buy, but I had never seen the actual operation and I was curious. The...
Author: Catherine
An exciting Memorial Day ceremony
It was raining. Sullivan, Maine, was having their 8th (or 9th?) annual Memorial Day ceremony. There was a wreath ceremony on the bridge. The audience, with raincoats and umbrellas, walked to the middle of...
Almost
It was our warmest day yet. A beautiful morning, lots of sunshine. I visited Salt Pond and the beach there, where I haven’t been for a while. On the way I remembered to check...
Surprises
One thing I love about plants – they are full of surprises. This valerian popped up at the edge of the driveway. It seems to be spreading a little. It has surprised me in...
In the garden
It finally feels warm and sunny enough to work in the garden. This new bed didn’t even take as long as I anticipated. It was Sam’s bright idea to move the slab of wood...
Ocean
Tuesday we went for a walk in Acadia, along the Ocean Path. There were some people around, but it wasn’t terribly crowded. Lots of dogs on leash. There was a cold breeze, but the...
Onions
I’ve planted these every year since we’ve been cultivating at the community garden. They always look bedraggled and unhappy when they go in, but perk up soon after. Only eight rows this year. I...