Out in Blue Fields (Hardcover)

Janice Riley

ISBN 10: 0764354531 / ISBN 13: 9780764354533

Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen, 2018

About this Item

Hardcover. In this series of deft and beautifully written essays, conservationist Stephen Spear and journalist Janice Riley chronicle a year of cultivating blueberries on Cape Cod's Hokum Rock Farm. Spear's family has owned the farm since 1973 and began cultivating blueberries exclusively in 1986, selling thousands of pints each season. The photographs and stories, a blend of meditation, autobiography, and practical knowledge, inspire thoughts on the reasons farming is important and the ways we find meaning in the natural world. Learn about the history of blueberry cultivation, the biodiverse flora and fauna on the farm, and facts about blueberries. Also try out the mouth-watering recipes such as lemon pound Bundt cake with blueberries, easy graham crust blueberry pie, and blueberry-cranberry cobbler. Fans of farm tales and agricultural musings, or simply Cape Cod, will appreciate this celebration of blueberries and a life lived close to nature. AUTHOR: Janice Riley is a writer, photographer, webmaster, and documentary filmmaker. An avid gardener for thirty years, she has been a blueberry farmer for fifteen years. She holds a BA from Wellesley College. Stephen Spear is a conservation specialist with the USDA-NRCS on Cape Cod. He has owned and operated Hokum Rock Farm for forty-four years. He holds a BS from University of Massachusetts, Amherst. SELLING POINTS: . Chronicles a year, month-by-month, on a Cape Cod blueberry farm and includes recipes . Practical farming knowledge and humorous stories touch on philosophy, science, and natural history . You'd be surprised by what happens on a blueberry farm in the off-season 367 colour and b/w images Conservationist Stephen Spear and journalist Janice Riley chronicle a year of cultivating blueberries on Cape Cod's Hokum Rock Farm. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Out in Blue Fields (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764354531
• ISBN 13: 9780764354533
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

In this series of deft and beautifully written essays, in their award-winning book, conservationist Stephen Spear and journalist & photographer Janice Riley chronicle a year in the life of their blueberry farm on Cape Cod. Winner Best Non-Fiction Book, Gold Medal, US Northeast Region, Independent Publishers Book Awards (IPPY) 2019; Best Book Design, American InHouse Design Awards, Graphic Design USA, Best Narrative Non-Fiction Book, Independent Publishers of NE, 2018, and Finalist, the da Vinci Eye, Eric Hoffer Award, for superior cover artwork, 2019. The photographs and narrative are a seamless blend of natural history, science, poetry, practical knowledge, folklore, and anecdote, in the classic nature writing tradition. The authors offer testimony to a meaningful life lived close to nature, in a relationship that has deepened over time with its many challenges and joys. Spear established the farm with his parents in 1973. Within these pages, you will also learn about the history of blueberry cultivation, the fascinating 400-year history of farming on Cape Cod, and the remarkable biodiversity of flora and fauna on the farm. They also share some time-tested recipes, such as lemon Bundt cake with blueberries and their famous Blueberry Buckle. All readers will appreciate this comprehensive and insightful book, in its serious commitment to stewardship of the land, its humility and humor, and its stunning photography. It is a true celebration of blueberries.

About the Author

Janice Riley is a writer, photographer, webmaster, and retired documentary editor. She has been a blueberry farmer for nearly two decades, as well as a librarian. She holds a BA from Wellesley College. Stephen Spear is a conservation specialist with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service on Cape Cod. He has owned and operated Hokum Rock Farm for nearly fifty years. He holds a BS from University of Massachusetts, Amherst and the University of Utah.