The acorns have begun falling on the roof of the little house in the big woods. Ploink, ploink.  The sound of mid-August. From my backyard, I can still hear the call of the loons, and hummingbirds are still coming to the feeders. But make no mistake: September is just around the corner. So let us enjoy August while it is here—-the warm, sunny days, the cool evenings, and the songs of crickets and grasshoppers.

From NPR’s the salt: Ever think about who picks your berries? Eliza Barclay’s piece illustrates why you should.

From the Bowdoin Daily Sun: Volunteer night at the Bowdoin Organic Garden.

From Huffington Post: A very funny guide to bad lobster rolls.

From the Portland Press Herald: “Mainers feeding Mainers.” Maine Farmers have begun growing food for the Good Shepherd Food Bank as well as for various food pantries.

And now, some suggestions for everyone who has too much zucchini or, as a substitute, summer squash.

First, from epicurious: Zucchini patties with feta.

Second, from NPR: Three recipes using zucchini.