Glorious Autumn…

Despite the lack of rain the garden is still a riot of color and we continue to harvest a variety of vegetables … and now the juicy, delicious pears are ready.

Belfast Summer Evenings – June

Another of those perfect summer evenings spent doing things we love in our home town, and where everyone and everything is bathed in the magical golden light of summer.

Starting out with ” lobstah” at Young’s – a traditional Maine lobster pound….

 

Followed by the weekly Summer Nights music at Steamboat Landing….

An evening stroll on the Harbor Walk and footbridge….

… back home…

Playing in dirt …

My sister tagged me on Facebook with this very appropriate quote ….

to earth

Spring checklist:

Manure and compost spread √

Gardens edged √

Weeded and new perennials planted√

Patio pots planted √

Patio furniture out√

Veg garden laid out and straw paths in place√

Onions, potatoes, brussel sprouts, kale, cabbage, swiss chard, egg plant, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, beans, peas, beets, lettuce planted or seeded√

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just sit back and watch it grow (without weeds!) for the summer!!!!

 

Two weeks in August

A photo album of some of what’s been going on in the past two crazy weeks!

Kat completely tiled more than 1000 sq. ft of flooring – with the help of her brother at times. Ian was here for a week and clear cut a swath of saplings that were completely hindering a view of the pond. GG spent many hours and steps running after two active toddlers, wiping, laughing, teaching, feeding – fun, but exhausting. Grandpa worked and worked at the camp and wrestled with the kids, took the big boys for some spins in “the red car”. We even took time out for a quick sunset paddle!

 

Can’t leave home!

After a busy and fabulous Arts in the Park weekend (last), we’re enjoying the most glorious summer weather, the garden is looking beautiful, there’s a nice little breeze and I don’t want to go anywhere!

Food and Peonies round out June

The peonies have been spectacular this year! Strong, profuse blooms, and very fragrant. Peony perfection!


Maine Fare has grown into a foodie extravaganza! Perfect weather made for a great waterfront event in town. I really enjoyed the cooking demos by well-known local chefs.

Melissa of Primo’s talked about how their restaurant completes the circle of farm to table principles while she demonstrated cutting up a chicken and then prepared a delicious chicken Milanese topped with fresh baby arugugula salad.

Brian Hills, of Francine’s and Shepherd’s Pie made a wonderful dish of grilled fresh grape leaves stuffed with spiced ground lamb on lovage yogurt sauce. (The photo does not do it justice!)Yummy, yummy!