The grasshoppers, crickets, and katydids of Martha’s Vineyard
There can be great pleasure in getting to know a whole new universe of critters who share theI Island with us.
Foraging on Martha’s Vineyard – Do it gently
With so many of us gathering wild foods it's important that we forage with sensitivity "” mindful of how much we take and what our impact is.
Dry weather imperils plants on Martha’s Vineyard
With no significant rain in a month, Island flora is dangerously stressed when it needs to be tough going into the dark months.
The fight to protect Martha’s Vineyard from invasive plants
Plants from away keep trying to get a foothold on the Island, and they're not always welcome.
Gardening on Martha’s Vineyard starts to slow down
All the signs point to it: pesky yellow jackets, heavy dewfall, the katydid and cricket chorus, roadside banks of goldenrod. Summer is cresting and Labor Day looms.
Conservation moorings minimize impact on harbor bottom
A novel approach to mooring tackle reduces the impact on eelgrass and critters that like to live in it.
Dog-day challenges, recalling a pair of Fair pillars
While making last-minute preparations for the Fair, the author recalls Jane Newhall and Ozzie Fischer, two Fair pillars who are no longer with us.
Green affordable housing at Eliakim’s Way
Eight high-performance, affordable, single-family homes on Eliakim's Way in West Tisbury are showing the way to energy affordability,
Poison ivy challenges Martha’s Vineyard naturalists
Exploring outdoors on the Island often means contact with poison ivy. Respect the vine and the misery it can impart.
Local writer touts the benefits of locally produced eggs
On my counter there are two cartons of eggs.
The push for more local meat on Martha’s Vineyard
Island-grown chickens no longer have to be transported off-Island to large commercial slaughtering factories thanks to the mobile poultry processing unit, which was first put into use three years ago.
Bloomin’ rhodies keep at it on Martha’s Vineyard
Have actually spent much of my weekend working in the garden, instead of writing about Working in the Garden.
Martha’s Vineyard naturalists catalog mid-summer butterflies
Last Sunday, July 17, five liberally sunscreened butterfly enthusiasts took to the field for the 12th annual Vineyard Butterfly Count.
Martha’s Vineyard gardeners tidy up, fill empty spaces
With needed mid-season TLC, gardens can be replanted with autumn vegetables. And consider raising fruit in the future.
Just like two peas in a pod, flowers and painting go together
Interpreting paintings through flower arrangements... MV Garden Club's Bloomin' Art Show displayed unique flower arrangements inspired by local art.
A butterfly made for harsh Martha’s Vineyard habitat
The Edwards' hairstreak thrives in the inhospitable environment of the sterile, salty sandplains along the south side of the Island.
Summer settles in for Martha’s Vineyard gardeners
Vegetable gardeners shift to nurturing maturing plants and planning for fall crops. Roses need attention, too, and watch out for invasives.
Homegrown garden tour
Bill and Betty Haynes stand among tomatoes and spinach on June 19, when they opened their vegetable garden to fellow members of Homegrown, the Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society vegetable gardeners' collaborative.
What’s in your Martha’s Vineyard garden?
Bethia Mayfield was awed by how much Caleb Cheeshahteaumauk knew about things that grow on Martha's Vineyard and their use for sustenance and healing.
Ms. Stewart’s home recipe – equal parts grit, family, Edgartown dump
Where's there's a will, there really is a way.