Earthy Delights
A late-summer bounty of wild mushrooms makes for a savory tart.
Dooryard
Fun Guys
In a central Maine warehouse, the fungus–loving partners of Cap N’ Stem are running Maine’s weirdest farm.
True to Form
Two artists add color and spark to an 89-year-old bungalow while embracing its beautiful simplicity.
A Garden Legacy
Dedicated to her mother-in-law’s vision, Cynthia Hosmer tends a landmark coastal garden in York.
Three of a Kind
Corn, squash, and beans are ideal companions in both garden and kitchen. See Annemarie Ahearn’s Summer Succotash with Soft Herbs recipe.
Legendary Scoops
Bolstered by a solid foundation and a newly expanded plant, a fifth generation of Giffords is leading Maine’s iconic ice-cream brand to new heights.
Room With a View
I fantasized about constructing myself some kind of nest and living up there, weightless, surrounded by the sun-dappled dancing of the leaves and looking down on life.
Doc
A friendship that reaches across generations is too rare a thing — and its lessons are too valuable to ignore.
Paddling with the Current
Patten’s Dri-Ki Woodworking may well have made part of your favorite canoe — and if you’re lucky, easygoing owner Rick Keim made your paddle.
Earnest Goes to Camp
On the occasion of finding his 50-year-old camp letters, one veteran journalist pens a heartfelt love letter to his Maine summer camp.
On the Rocks
A family tradition endures on the Pemaquid Peninsula.
Yes, Peas!
Move over, gazpacho — local legumes make a supremely summery soup.