Women and Land

I just read a fascinating article about women's land rights in World Pulse http://www.worldpulse.com/magazine/articles/the-high-stakes-of-land
definitely worth checking out-Christina

Queen Anne's Lace on Eggplant Jersey

We're loving this eggplant jersey's rich, beautiful color. We printed it this week with Queen Anne's Lace (one in raspberry and one in periwinkle). Let us know what you think!



We're loving this eggplant jersey's rich, beautiful color. We printed it this week with Queen Anne's Lace (one in raspberry and one in periwinkle). Let us know what you think!

May 22 Free Educational Program at Rogers Farm

Dr. Lois Berg Stack, UMaine Cooperative Extension Ornamental Horticulture Specialist, will be giving a talk called "Back to Basics in the Vegetable and Ornamental Garden" at Rogers Farm on Saturday May 22, 2010 from 10am to noon. FMI: Penobscot County Cooperative Extension Office 942-7396 or 1-800-287-1485 (within Maine)

Fern Inspiration

Some fern-y goodness that inspires our artwork:

Island Institute Trunk Show May 15

The Archipelago fine arts gallery is hosting trunk shows throughout the month of May. Today's featured artist is jewelry maker Nance Trueworthy. Nance will share the creative process she uses to shape necklaces, earrings and bracelets from freshwater pearls and natural gemstones - each unique piece conveying the energy of earth and sea. The trunk show will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Monkitree Grand Opening May 15

Monkitree is a new art gallery in Gardner, Maine owned and operated by Clare Marron and Peter Malyon. Clare spent 15 years working for one of the top retailers of American Craft, Appalachian Spring. Peter has a Fine Arts Degree. Together they are putting together a great art gallery and retail space with regular art openings and great gifts.

This Saturday, May 15, is Monkitree's Grand Opening featuring Visual Artist Michael Sprouse.

Monkitree is located at 263 Water Street, Gardiner, Maine 04345. For more information: email clare@monkitree.com

Look for Madder Root organic linen tea towels and recycled paper recipe cards there as well!

Madder Root Tea Towels in Two Maine Stores

This is a big week for us. We've been printing and sewing up a storm to get ready to deliver our organic linen tea towels to two Maine stores: Monkitree in Gardner, Maine and The Archipelago in Rockland, Maine. We'll be talking more about each store in separate posts, but wanted to let you know you'll be able to get Madder Root kitchen accessories locally within the next week or so. We're working with other Maine stores as well, so stay tuned!

Cheers!--Janyce and Christina

New products coming soon

Jan and I will be expanding our kitchen line soon with these new recipe cards that coordinate with our tea towels. They seem fitting as the poppies are just starting to bloom in the garden.

yum....fiddlehead pizza

fiddlehead pizza with pine nuts and pesto




check back for potato and fiddlehead soup recipe with buckwheat bread

Views From Sargent Mountain

BF and I got a chance Saturday to hike Sargent Mountain in Maine's Acadia National Park. Here are pictures from the trip. Cheers!--Janyce