For larger images, go here.
There are those who think the water in Maine is too cold for swimming, but not everyone feels that way.
Archive for the ‘summer’ Category
Saltwater swimmers.
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011Fruits of their labor.
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011For larger images — go here.
Who needs Whole Foods when we have roadside stands?
Blueberries, cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, garlic, beets, onions, lettuce, peppers . . .
They don’t accept credit cards but conveniently use an ‘honor’ box where you leave your money.
Cassida’s is on Route One in Belfast near Northport.
Breaking eggs.
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011For larger images, go here.
Joyce Tenneson’s home on Rockport Harbor was one of the wonderful locations for Camden’s annual Merryspring Kitchen Tour.
Such a clever idea for a house tour! Who wouldn’t want to spend the day peeking into some wonderfully designed kitchens and tasting some of the best offerings from our fabulous local chefs?
Her small entrance garden was lovely. Great use of hostas.
The view as well.
And Melissa Kelly from Primo wasn’t afraid to break a few eggs in showing off how to use this great kitchen.
She and her helpers served very clever, and elegant, eggs with spinach and caviar!!!
Merryspring Nature Center, P.O. Box 893, 30 Conway Road, Camden, Maine 04843, 207-236-2239, Email: info@merryspring.org, Website - here.
Primo®. South Main Street, Rockland, ME. 04841, 207.596.0770, Website – here.
Dragonfly sky.
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011For larger images, go here.
Dragonflies cut through the bright blue sky, like tiny black helicopters, but without all the chopper noise.
These photos don’t represent the density of the dragonfly cloud. It lasted for most of the afternoon. And am so sorry the camera failed to record this fantastic summer moment.
Florabundance.
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011
Sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses and bug spray required.
Here’s a list of tours and events to get your gardening inspiration reved up this summer. Please check back for updates. And if you know of others, or spot any errors, please note them in the comments below. Thanks! It’s going to be a very pretty summer.
Fridays, throughout the summer, Belfast Open Garden Days
June 11 & 18, Bangor, Liberty Garden Tour — Peonies.
June 17, 18, 19 – Stonington, 9th Annual Lupine Festival & Evergreen Garden Club Private Garden Tour – (pdf) (207) 367-6369
July 8, 9, 10 — Central Maine, Third Annual Country Garden Tea and Tour – wander the display gardens at some of Central Maine’s finest specialty plant nurseries, sample a variety of teas, shop for outstanding plants and enter daily door prize drawings. (Thanks Cindy Tibbetts, Hummingbird Farm, for posting.)
July 9, Damariscotta, Miles Memorial Hospital League House and Garden Tour, 9 am – 4:30 pm,207-563-8791, $25.
July 10, Gardens in the Watershed, Visit six gardens in Hope, Appleton, and Union. Tickets are $25 in advance or $28 on tour day. A gourmet bag lunch from Home Kitchen Cafe will be available by pre-order. 207-594-5166. (Photos from previous year.)
July 21, Camden House & Garden Tour, including two iconic Shingle Style homes, 9:30 am – 4 pm. (2bnMaine postings from previous year — More than flowers. – Fish out of water.)
July 22, MDI, The Garden Club of Mount Desert Flower Show, Northeast Harbor Library Northeast Harbor, Maine, Open to the public, 10a.m. to 4 p.m. Free of Charge
July 24, 11 am – 4 pm - Southwest Harbor House & Garden Tour, benefiting the library.
All summer — Otisfield, McLaughlin Gardens with a View.
All summer — Camden, Garden Events at Merryspring.
All summer — Boothbay, Maine Botanical Gardens Blog covers all their activities.
All summer — Garden Club Federation of Maine.
