One of the most #SolarPunk events to happen in Southern #Maine! This Saturday!!!

#BrunswickME - 2nd Annual #DIYFestival

Saturday, June 13, 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm

#CurtisMemorialLibrary
23 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011

"Roll up your sleeves and bring your curiosity— our 2nd annual #DIY Festival is packed with #inspiration, #creativity, and #PracticalSkills! From #repairing the things you love to #preserving the #harvest, we're bringing together #makers, #growers, and #doers of all kinds to celebrate #SelfReliance, #community, and #craft. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just starting out, there’s something here for everyone.

DEMONSTRATIONS BY:

#UMaineCooperativeExtension (Strawberry Jam #canning preservation) | #MerrymeetingBayTrout Unlimited (#Flyfishing and #FlyTying) | #ArtVan (#ButtonMaking & #Crafts) | #RepairCafe | Design Your Own #Puzzle in the Children's Library | #BlockPrinting & more!

LECTURE SERIES in the MORRELL MEETING ROOM:

10:00 - Explore #NativeGardens with members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church's Earth Care Team

10:45 - Join the #MARIAProject from #BigelowLaboratory for #OceanSciences to learn what you can do with #MaineAlgae

11:30 - Enjoy a performance from Curtis' own Friday morning #Ukulele Friends

Noon - Try out a free #Pilates lesson with Routine. Bring your own mat if you can. 20 person limit.

Source:
https://curtislibrary.libcal.com/event/16450234

#SolarPunkSunday #LibariesRule #MaineLibraries #MaineEvents #RepairCafesMaine #PuzzleDesign #FoodPreservation #BuildingCommunity #Gardening #SelfCare

Five days difference between these two photos. The roses seem pleased this season 😁

#Growers #GrowersSocial #BloomScrolling #Roses
#BlazeClimbingRose

I haven't posted here for a while, not many local followers, and not a lot of engagement, but I'm motivated today for a new post!

Our indoor potatoes are quite far on, outdoor ones just emerging, nice tall broad beans, and spring onions for harvesting already.

#Growers #Food

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The Olive Press collapse: Fears for local olive growers and olive oil supply

Lingard said the company’s registere…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #MediterraneanOliveOil #OliveOil #(Industry) #about #And #collapse #concerns #fears #for #Future #gone #growers #into #leading #liquidation #local #Mediterranean #Oil #oils #Olive #premium #press #producer #raising #supply #the #zealand;
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2631883/the-olive-press-collapse-fears-for-local-olive-growers-and-olive-oil-supply/

The Columbine I started last year has produced some blooms 😁
This was my first foray into cold germination... I'm glad I took the extra steps and remained patient.

#Growers #Aquilegia #GrowersSocial #BloomScrolling #Gardening

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquilegia

https://www.thespruce.com/botany-of-columbine-flowers-2132551#toc-how-to-grow-columbine-from-seed