Waves of Grain - 27 East
logo logo logo logo

East Hampton Press / Southampton Press / Column / Sag Harbor Express / Column / 2275386

Waves of Grain

Autor

Ground Level

  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Jul 23, 2024
  • Columnist: Marilee Foster
My friend brings me corn in the morning. He’s not yet in park when two of his guys are slipping out their doors and going for the burlap sacks. “Jesus,”... more

AutorMore Posts from Marilee Foster

Melon Envy

The ants come out of the tub drain like they do every summer. I know ... 8 Jul 2025 by Marilee Foster

Making Choices

Farming is a series of choices. You have to make a plan based on past ... 1 Jul 2025 by Marilee Foster

Wild Season

A theme sets up soon after the potatoes are planted. Not just a weather pattern ... 24 Jun 2025 by Marilee Foster

Where Are We?

The convertible comes to a slow stop. The driver looks concerned, the passenger irritated. Her ... 18 Jun 2025 by Marilee Foster

The Rugged Properties of Remaining

“H and a half, H and a half … G is gone,” said one. “Right, ... 10 Jun 2025 by Marilee Foster

Farm Alliances

It’s actually a bug-eat-bug world. Dogs might fight, but they rarely dine on each other. ... 3 Jun 2025 by Marilee Foster

Friends and Enemies

The catbird, a jazz artist, works his exotic repertoire. Above, a robin, stuck on repeat, ... 27 May 2025 by Marilee Foster

Scarlet Stalks

Rhubarb is a perennial; take good care of it, and you’ll have a bed for ... 20 May 2025 by Marilee Foster

Turkeys and Eagles

The turkey is the loudest thing in the predawn hours. A “gobble” descriptor does not ... 7 May 2025 by Marilee Foster

Doing It

Lady bugs are doing very unladylike things. This jewel-like copulation takes place in a small ... 29 Apr 2025 by Marilee Foster