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...
This was always my favorite growing up. We'd put it in a bread bowl using good San Francisco sourdough. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteyumm...sounds like a winner to me!
ReplyDeleteI loooove spinach dip and have a recipe that will knock you bloomers off!
ReplyDeleteWhoo hooo, sounds like a good time and the dip looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteHeavenly!!!! Thanks Phillip! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteDarla, I'd love to try it!
ReplyDeleteI make this dip too, and it is sooo good. I like to put it in a bowl of bread.
ReplyDeleteOur spinach crop has continued even with the 20degree nights we have had. Now I know what we can do with some of the harvest!
ReplyDeleteYummy...It's important to have a few excellent dip recipes to serve visitors and residents on cold wintry days! gail
ReplyDeleteI so love that stuff. I've never made it but have eaten PLENTY!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having fun! I just took a picture of a red bird in the snow and it made me think of you.
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