Nature & Science
The red planet Mars appears close to the bright star Regulus tonight and the nights ahead. The two are in the zodiacal constellation Leo and in the western sky after sunset. The glow of twilight will still be in the west.
Magnolias Tour
Magnolias, with their showy, fragrant flowers, were one of Polly Hill’s favorites. As a result, the arboretum she founded in West Tisbury has more than 40 different types. Longtime arboretum staff members Suzy Zell and Nancy Weaver will lead a tour today, Tuesday, June 24, from 10 to 11 a.m. highlighting as many magnolias as time allows, and offering tips on propagation and pruning.
The tour costs $5; it is free for arboretum members.
Julian Barbosa was raised on a farm where he learned to cook with vegetables grown in his backyard. When he moved to Martha’s Vineyard four years ago, he continued cooking, both at home and later at Zephrus Restaurant in Vineyard Haven where he is the sous chef.
Temperature: Precip.
Day Max. Min. Inches.
Fº Fº
June 13 80 55 .00
June 14 78 54 .00
June 15 81 58 .09
June 16 65 57 .18
June 17 69 59 .07
June 18 74 52 .00
June 19 75 59 .00
Water temperature in Edgartown harbor: 70º F.
Friday, June 13: Sunny and warm. Not as hot. Temperature rises to the high 70s in the sun. The air is dry and fragrant. Rosa rugosa blooms on small sand dunes at State Beach. Floral display lines the Edgartown-Oak Bluffs road. Beach towels and swimmers color the beach.
Fly-Fishing Class
A fly-fishing class for beginning and experienced fishermen will be held Saturday, June 21, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Martha’s Vineyard Rod and Gun Club in Edgartown.
Sandra Demel and John Kollett will provide individualized casting instruction. Participants also will learn about basic knots, flies, building a leader, and putting gear together. Equipment will be provided or participants may bring their own.
Almanac
A comprehensive guide to weather and tides on the Island.
Vineyard Gardener
I guess this past week weather-wise is called a January thaw. We did not really experience it the last several years as December was unseasonably warm.
Farm & Field
Beige and brown and tan and black, with horns spiraled or semicircular or in undulating waves, a legion of goats marched up the hill toward us, bleating in anticipation of fresh grass and leaves.