Today in the orchard
Bunk and Peter (and Fenway tour guide) at Fenway Park, June 30, 2024
Today we had 1.4” of much-needed rain. At times it rained hard, and at other times it was just a mist or drizzle. By the end of the day, we had enough to be of value. It’s rained during eight of the past ten Saturdays. That’s impressive. Although not exactly what the Maine tourist industry or the farm-to-table outdoor food venues are thrilled about, the rain today does amount to many thousands of gallons of free irrigation on the farm. It was a good day to work on the various machines that need repair (ugh), go visit a friend’s nursery for more plants (never enough) and go to town for more parts and tools (always need more.)
Last Thursday night Cammy and I attended the Cary Awards at The New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston, MA. The recipient was our friend, Peter del Tredici. Peter is one of the most knowledgeable plant people in the world. He’s also a Red Sox fan. A year ago he gave us a piece of paint peeled off the Green Monster, beautifully mounted in (what else?) a plant specimen frame. We treasure it!
