Given all the yummy strawberries available this year I changed up the Original Plum Torte recipe by using large strawberries in place of the plums, adding a handful of unsweetened coconut to the batter, and topping it with some coconut flakes (which I then toasted under the broiler when the torte was finished). A delicious summer treat!
July 13 2010 | Growing Food and Harvest and Recipes | 3 Comments »
July 09 2010 | Gardening and Vancouver | 8 Comments »
Today I dropped by my very favourite nursery in the Greater Vancouver area and the blooms on display simply blew my mind. So gorgeous it was worth a shout out.
Phoenix Perennials in Richmond features one of the largest selections of perennials in Canada with over 4,000 plants. Not only are the plants beautiful, rare, and impecably tended to by great staff, but right now the whole place looks like a plant carnival with so many rich colours of blooms and leaves and bracts.
It’s really the best show in town and the good news gets better: this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is The Summer Sizzle – 30% off plants, pots, and iron work. There are a series of free workshops this weekend as well - check out the e-newsletter for more details.
I’m hoping to steal a little of my time (which has been currently dedicated to the community garden) to get there myself and pick up a few show stoppers for my front yard garden. Hmmm, now where can I find some room….
July 07 2010 | Gardening and Vancouver | 9 Comments »
