A Visit to Cistus Nursery
I rarely go to nurseries anymore since I work part-time at one and another reason being that I don't have much room for additional plants. When a garden fanatic runs out of room, the brain goes into overdrive, dreaming up ingenious ways to incorporate more plants. And another thing happens - a burning desire to obtain rare and unique plants. I've been moving plants around, a tricky process that has a domino effect. A plant is unhappy - it is getting too much shade or perhaps too much sun. There is a plant that did not get as large as you thought it would or it is just a slow grower and now it is hopelessly hidden behind a taller plant. Sometimes a plant is just a dud for reasons unknown (Rhododendron 'Golden Gate' anyone?). I find the plant in question a better home, but it means that another plant will have to be moved. And the merry-go-round continues to turn... However, for those plants that are to be discarded, a space opens up for a new one! I decided to move a Mou...
OH lordy Phillip!! you're killing me!!! hahaha! They look so good!!!
ReplyDeleteYou do realize a girl can gain weight reading your recipes and looking at these photos..?
ReplyDeleteDarla, only if you eat too many! ;)
ReplyDeleteIt may be cold outside but your home must be cozy, warm and smell delicious! I see you do a good deal of baking this time of year Phillip! Enjoy the holidays!
ReplyDeleteSince it is too cold to be outside for very long, staying inside and munching on these cookies sounds great. I am just getting ready to head out to the grocery store, and I will buy the ingredients for these cookies and will make them this afternoon. I have tried some of your other recipes, and they were wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
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Always Growing
They look so good! I'll have to try these later this week. I have everything on hand but mint candies, so I'm adding that to my grocery list now!
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