Feels Like Spring!

I've been watching this little guy run across the yard looking for bugs.

The bleeding heart's starting to get some color on it.

And the chives are starting to come back.

The veggies are doing well. (The hot peppers and parsley decided to come out and play - still waiting to see if the Ace peppers will do anything...I have my doubts).

And, it's warm enough to sit out on the porch with a morning coffee! Now, that's more like it!

We heard last week that we've been accepted into Gilsland Farm Art and Fine Crafts Show in Falmouth, ME. The show takes place August 17 and 18, 2013. This is our first time doing the show, so we're really excited about it. The grounds are maintained by Maine Audubon. We're looking forward to checking out the walking trails, fields, and woodlands.

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Hope your week's a good one!

Signs of Spring

"In the spring I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours." - Mark Twain

No new snowfall this week, but it has taken a while for the snow to melt. I was glad to discover the snowdrops survived the storm.

Snowdrops March 2013

There are a few buds poking up from the earth as well.

And, the seedlings are doing fine. The kale and shallots are as hardy as ever. The basil and parsley are coming along. No peppers, though. I don't think the soil temperature has been consistent enough for them. (Note to self for next year's planting). The temperature on the porch reached over 100 degrees during the weekend.

Portable Cold Frame on the Porch

We shipped out some tea towels, produce bags, and napkins to Common Crow in Gloucester, MA and Conklin's Maine Mercantile in Belfast, ME last week, as well as some tea towels to Kennebec River Artisans, in Hallowell, ME. If you're in those areas, please stop by and say hello for us!

You can also find us at our Etsy shop or on facebook.

Hope your week's a good one!

Cold Frame - Week 2

Well, the first day of spring brought a foot of snow to Maine. It was, surprisingly, still warm enough to put the cold frame on the porch the next day.

Cold Frame March 21

I was worried about being able to keep the temperature even - we had kind of a cold snap - but things seem to be progressing. The parsley decided to come out to play, though the sprouts were still too small to get a good picture. Here are the kale and shallots week two.

Kale - Week 2

Shallots - Week 2

However this rather low-tech experiment works out, I've been enjoying seeing something green outside my sewing room window on these early spring days!

Christina's come up with some really cool designs to add to our collection: a whale tea towel, hydrangea tea towel, and allium tea towel. We hope to have them listed in our Etsy Shop soon. We'll post an announcement on our facebook page when they're ready, so please join us there. Don't forget to let us know how your gardening projects are going!

Hope your week's a good one!

Winter to Spring River

Both seasons have their good points and charm, but, at the moment, I'm enjoying the greens and the promises of warmth that spring brings!

The Green Is Coming! The Green is Coming!

Views of the same spot about a week apart. It's starting to get more green around here!

Fiddleheads...a good sign, indeed!

Seems like spring took its time this year, but I think it's safe to say the season is officially here! (Oh! I rhymed!)

Grilled Veggies

Veggies marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, basil, salt and pepper, then cooked on the grill. Served over couscous with a green salad on the side. So yummy! My mouth was doing the happy dance!

Robin

Yippety skippety! The robins are back!

Signs of Spring...Again...

Ok, despite what it seemed a few days ago when the snow was falling fast and furious, it really is starting to feel like spring in Maine.

Barbecue Tonight?

...or not! The forecast predicts 7-11 inches of the wet, white stuff before things settle down. Happy April first! Guess I'll be waiting a bit longer to try out my new grill.

Signs of Spring

With a bit of snow and rain in the forecast, it's nice to see signs of spring.

Cold day, warm scone

After teasing us with Spring, Mother Nature has brought Winter back to Maine with new found gusto. -10 brrrrr. To help get me through until Spring I've turned to baked goods.

Cinnamon Scone Recipe
2 cups flour
4 Tbsp cold butter chopped into small pieces
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 egg
3/4 cup milk or cream
1 tsp vanilla

Glaze
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 Tbsp maple syrup



Mix dry ingredients together and blend in butter with a pastry blender
Lightly beat egg and mix in vanilla and milk
Add wet ingredients to dry
Cook at 400 degrees for 15 minutes until golden brown on the bottom
Mix glaze ingredients together and drizzle over warm scones

Cure for Cabin Fever

Daydreaming about spring and summer!

yum....fiddlehead pizza

fiddlehead pizza with pine nuts and pesto




check back for potato and fiddlehead soup recipe with buckwheat bread