Harvesting Happiness
It's hard to miss the bright golden petals when you drive through town these days. Sunflowers are just about everywhere - at roadside stands, stores, farms, etc. Patch takes a visit to one local farm to learn why this flower is a summertime favorite.
The month of August arrives quietly. It sort of just lazily saunters in without much ordeal, gives us an unassuming nod, and continues on its merry way until September is upon us. August is rife with many fine subtleties one can appreciate; it is a time of year when the brilliance of a New England summer, of our island, is to be truly regarded and savored. Many local farms are at the peak of their summer harvest and opportunities to indulge in their bounty are plentiful. What better way to do this than to celebrate the ubiquitous sunflower? The bright blooms standing shoulder to shoulder like sentinels across vast fields, loyal subjects to the sun. Even if your thumb lacks even the slightest hint of green, it is impossible to overlook …
