Although our inventory has dwindled a bit, we’re still good on hanging baskets and patio pots, and if have a particular need, they can be made to order. Coleus abound, as does very ivy and maidenhair ferns for the shade. Hibscus is in good supply, in some pretty vibrant colours. Tuberous Begonial hangers are coming
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We are honoring Dads this week, in a culinary sense! Think Texas Beef Chops, my favorite Napa Salad, Jumbo Black Tiger Shrimp and everything chocolate in terms of baking! The Black Tiger Shrimps are 8-12 per pound and they are ready to grill! We have a recipe to B.B.Q. these – bonfire shrimp actually, and
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We will be featuring two cheeses that I enjoy great; the first is Buffalo Mozzarella and the second is Burrata. These are both fresh cheeses, and I love them in salads, especially Caprese with beauty sliced tomatoes and fresh basil.
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Thursday Nights at the Bandstand kicks off its 8th season on June 9th with Simply Queen, who will more then “Rock You” with many of the classic hits from Freddie Mercury and Queen. Simply Queen opens our 2016 season in recognition of the long awaited re-opening of historic Main Street Unionville Queen’s Hotel. A can’t
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It gives pause to reflect on the Institution of the English Monarchy, which has endured with but a couple of glitches since William the Conqueror. Further, it gives pause to reflect on Queen Elizabeth on the occasion of her 90th Birthday, making her the longest reining sovereign in English history. The English influence has loomed
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We will be getting another shipment of Sunshine Ferns, as well as some trellised Mandevilla ( Diplodena ), the first Hibiscus in standards, bushes and 6″ pots, the first lot of Palms, more Geraniums, and the beginnings of New Guinea Impatiens, Tuberous Non-Stop Begonias, and some top-ups of the container pots. It might be a
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This week our culinary adventure takes us to Mexico, and we’re going to be there while they celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a day similar to Canada Day for us. We have put of collective brains together to assemble all things Mexican and delicious, and there seems to be no shortage. One of my favorites would
Read MoreCelebrate the mothers in your life with a wonderful afternoon tea hosted by The Village Grocer. We will tantalize your taste buds with an assortment of teas, and sweet and savory delights including……..scones with Devon cream and jam, finger sandwiches, mini quiche and sausage rolls, and an assortment of sweet pasteries with tea and coffee…of
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This week is memorable for a couple of sporting events, the first being “Masters Week”. If you golf ( or have a pulse ) you will know this is the high water mark of the game. Around our house, my youngest son considers it a given that he will play in it; no questions about
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We’re going to feature our really large air chilled chickens. To start with, these chickens run loose in really large barns, but by definition these are not “free-range” because they have no access to the outdoors. They eat as much or as little as they want, usually a lot, of corn and grains. The air-chilled
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