Monthly Archives: August 2015

Hop Blossoms

Posted on August 21, 2015 by diary of a tomato

During a summery stroll through Kittery at twilight, we came upon the hops vine that grows vigorously in the middle of Foreside, now heavily laden with piney blossoms. Though we’re more familiar with their use in flavoring beer, other parts of … Continue reading →

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Saving Summer with The Sound

Posted on August 17, 2015 by diary of a tomato

I recently had the pleasure of talking about preserving with Leslie Modica for The Sound — for tips on where to start with canning, freezing, dehydrating and fermenting the season’s bounty, you can read the whole article here: http://soundnh.com/saving-summer/.

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Summer Sojourn at Bailey Island

Posted on August 9, 2015 by diary of a tomato

A perfect summer day on Bailey Island — beginning with wild Maine blueberries for breakfast, a visit to the Brunswick Farmers Market to stock up, an easy-going bike ride to the furthest end of the island where we nibbled on wild radish blossoms … Continue reading →

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Celia Thaxter’s Garden, Appledore Island

Posted on August 7, 2015 by diary of a tomato

“At the Isles of Shoals, among the ledges of the largest island, Appledore, lies the small garden… Ever since I could remember anything, flowers have been like dear friends to me, comforters, inspirers, powers to uplift and to cheer. A … Continue reading →

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