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...
YUM! I make a similar cake. Love choc and coconut! :o)
ReplyDeleteOhmigosh, Phillip, a Mounds cake - who knew? My favorite candy bar and I can just imagine how good that cake is. Great baking!
ReplyDeleteMy mouth is watering. MMmmmm
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip,
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!!! I would die to have this right now!!!
Ooooohhhhhh!!!!
I will be right over!!
Hugs and Love to you and Michael!!
Gerri XOXOXO
It looks better than the candy bar - oh a lot! Which...I...think...I have one downstairs! See you later. :)
ReplyDeletesure turned out beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat is just mean...that loooks sooo goooddd.
ReplyDeleteI just know this yummy cake would make me sick!!!
ReplyDeletePhillip, I'm now starving. I love coconut so this will be my birthday cake in September. I think I can make it gluten and dairy free, and it will be delish. Say hi to Michael for me too. Waving from OK.~~Dee
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip! I’ve been looking for a Mounds cake recipe. This looks perfect. And scrumptious. I’m making this especially for my brother’s birthday. This weekend!
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