An Ohio State guide says raspberries are a weed. Crazy talk and another reason to be glad we live in Maine.
Peggy Grodinsky
Birding: Saltmarsh sparrows are exceptional, but in steep decline
The species has been reduced by nearly 80 percent in the last 15 years, down to about 30,000 birds.
Seasoned diner has a plea for restaurateurs: Please turn down the volume
The dining scene in Maine has never been more exciting – or noisier.
Midseason, a columnist takes stock of the garden
Blooms and vegetables are late but plentiful.
Take the pledge: MOFGA wants you to eat local and organic in August
Support farmers and farm animals, pollinators, Maine’s economy and good health – both the soil’s and your own.
What’s Up in August: Jupiter and Saturn continue to rule the night sky
The Perseid meteor shower peaks in August, but the approaching full moon means the show won’t be as good as usual.
Berries past their peak? Not to worry.
Whatever you do, don’t throw them out. Terrific ways to transform mushy berries abound.
Dine Out Maine: In Vinalhaven, a restaurant in its 2nd season is still finding its sea legs
As The Nightingale transforms from fast-casual to upscale-casual, its wine list impresses and its food shows both promise and problems.
Sweet, juicy tomatoes with creamy dressing. Come summer, who could ask for anything more?
To keep flavor but reduce the potential for sogginess, salt the tomatoes and reserve some of the water they release.
Stop and smell the roses – and the jasmine and the hyacinth and the bee balm …
Gardeners often plant chiefly with their eyes, but incorporating their noses can make gardens even nicer.