Jessica Mason has always had a deep consciousness and appreciation for the natural environment — a quality that increased when she moved to the Vineyard in 2020.

From noon to 5 p.m. April 10, the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society is gathering contributions for the Island Food Pantry.

Slough Farm in Edgartown has joined the ranks of the food equity network this summer.

This summer, Dilly’s is operating out of the Ritz Cafe.

Just as soon as I planned my annual August grab-bag menu challenge, the refrigerator broke. The same day a long-awaited new water heater showed up, along with the installer, who regretted to inform us we’d be without hot water for a day (or two, as it turned out). Our internet and cell service, both of which had been heading towards oblivion all summer, were threatening to expire altogether. This made contacting the fridge repair folks difficult. When the smoke signals finally got through, the message back was clear: You’re on a very long waiting list.

Nina Levin, chef and owner of Stoney Hill Pizza, opened her mobile business on June 13. Since then she's been turning out wood-fired pizzas at the West Tisbury Farmers' Market and private events.

I’m determined to grow more food this year.

Between gray skies and rainstorms, I ventured out and bought two blueberry bushes and two rhubarb plants this week.