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We just got 10 pounds of local peaches. This recipe turned out great. It is a keeper! Peach Pie Double piecrust (store-bought or homemade - this is the one I use ) 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 5 cups sliced peaches (peeled) 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter 2-3 teaspoons lemon juice 1 egg (whisked) (to be used for brushing the crust before baking) Prepare pie crusts. Preheat oven to 400. Combine the two sugars in a bowl. Add the peaches and toss. Cover and let stand for about 1 hour. Drain the peaches and reserve the juice. In a medium saucepan, combine the cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Over low heat, slowly add the reserved peach juice and stir constantly, about 2 minutes, until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and add the butter and lemon juice. Stir until the butter has melted. Pour into the crust and top with the second crust. Brush the top with egg wash and make small slits with a sharp ...
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In the Yard n' Garden Land Greenhouse


My season at Yard n' Garden Land has not started yet but I did work yesterday to help out in anticipation of a busy day. Nice weather was predicted and there were a lot of customers who were attending a rose seminar. 

The greenhouse was beautiful (Kellie does such a great job with displays) and seeing all the colors and blooms gives a great energy boost this time of year.





One entire side of the greenhouse is roses although they will be moved outside in a few weeks. This photo was taken before the rose seminar was over and lots were sold following that -


There are many new pots and I'm told that more are on the way. Hopefully, more bird baths and water features too -








So many camellias! This is 'Yume' and I wish I had a spot for this one. It is gorgeous! -



And many hellebores as well -



And, if there was room, I would plant a paperbush (Edgeworthia) - 


And stepping outside to the trees and shrubs, the area where I work -





Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Hoover BooFebruary 26, 2024 at 12:55 PM

    Beautiful nursery. I'd have trouble working there--I'd be one of their best customers!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2024 at 6:09 PM

    You are so fortunate to work a nursery, especially one as nice as this. Had this been my career I'd have a hard time retiring.
    Maybe now that your garden is 'full', you'd get to keep some of your paycheck :-D
    Chavli

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  3. Kris PetersonFebruary 27, 2024 at 10:41 AM

    That nursery has more jewels waiting for new homes than my local SoCal garden center but then the latter doesn't have a greenhouse (and the cold temperatures are back).

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  4. tz_gardenFebruary 27, 2024 at 4:04 PM

    What a beautiful nursery, everything looks wonderful! I can only imagine the daily temptation to bring plants home.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2024 at 4:17 PM

    Beautiful!

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  6. Lisa at GreenbowMarch 1, 2024 at 3:08 AM

    It is so exciting to see all of the color! It appears that they will have a successful season.

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