The Cocheco River pours over the dam and waterfalls downtown yesterday. The pipe, far right, allows salmon and other migratory fish and eels to bypass the cataract on their way to the tidal waters below.
Maple rock candy can sometimes be found in last year’s syrup. Or you can buy it in selected stores, where it’s pricy. This is what we gleaned before opening a new bottle. (Photo by Rachel Williams)
Every spring, once the compost thaws, I empty the bin to supply the garden. And then I refill it with leaves collected the previous autumn to start the whole process again.
Fettuccine with green peas, chicken or ham, and parsley make for a fine quick and elegant dinner in our house. We must have been out of mushrooms. (Photo by Rachel Williams)