WHAT'S IN SEASON: FRUITS + FLOWERS = FRONT DOOR HONOR MARKET SEASON

However you celebrated this past week be it Passover, Easter or Spring we hope it was meaningful and with those who celebrate you!

Thank you to all who came to our first Yarden Sale and Party.  

We raised almost $400 for Seeds For Autism and The Joy Bus from 

selling gently used yard and garden goods.   All the while gardeners talked gardens & gardening while enjoying baked delights from Joyce of @Mother Birdie & Laura of @Picket Fence Pastries!

So now it is 

TIME FOR 

FRONT DOOR HONOR MARKET SEASON

TOMORROW, FRIDAY, APRIL 6

8 a.m. until 80 Degrees

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Citrus Season is almost over.  Our citrus tend be later than other parts of the Valley due to our colder nights.  The Minneola Tangelos have been too good to be true.  Juicy, sweet and just the right amount of tart.  They peel so easily when ripe and have such a beautiful deep color.  

Remember that the Vitamin C in citrus rapidly degrades when exposed to air, light and heat.  Always  buy and keep citrus that has been kept cool and out of the sun.  As well you should be sure to store it the same.
Did you know the tangelo is a result of a random cross between a tangerine and a grapefruit?!  Citrus can be promiscuous.

Minneola Tangelo

We were asked why we sell our citrus with a stem.  Ripe tangerines and tangelos will be a bit soft and easily tear from their stems, leaving a tiny hole where the stem attached.  This allows light, air, insects and bacteria into the fruit.
In the stores you often find fruit that was picked "young", "green" or unripe.
This is to enable it to ship more easily without lose from damage or damage to the stem area.  

Unfortunately, unlike tomatoes, citrus does not ripen once it has been harvested.  For the best tasting, most nutritious citrus choose ripe fruit that has been kept cool and out of the light.  

While the tangelos are almost gone we do still have delicious grapefruit!  This grapefruit can be eaten out of hand and does not need sugar, no bitterness... makes a great addition to salad and drinks. 

 Additionally our Pink Lemons are still producing.  We have fallen quite hard for these.  The tree has variegated cream, ivory and green leaves.  The fruit has pink flesh when mature.  The zest is thin without bitterness.  When young this lemon has green stripes that fade to almost pale orange when mature.   The juice is plentiful, balanced and lemony!
The buds are purple which makes for a very attractive tree!

The winter flowers are on their way out:
Daffodils, tulips, stock, ranunculus, pink jasmine, freesia, Dutch iris and anemone.  Order soon in mixed bouquets, before they are gone until next Spring.

   

The once a year stunning penstemon are almost finished.  

We'd love to introduce you to these.  They make magnificent arrangements, lasting at least 4-5 days with average care.  Most of ours are the large variety.  Some of them stand her 5 feet tall.  From three starts of pastel pink plants we now have dozens of plants in coral, pastel pink, violet, rose pink, cherise, and red, plus one bicolor.  We have yet to capture a photo that does them justice.  In person they elicit oohs & awes.  Their only fragrance seems to be a bit nutty.  Order now before they are gone for another year.

The roses are just starting though it will be a few weeks before they are plentiful.  We are trialing a few new ones and will let you know when they start to look promising.  

We made
Full Moon White Rose Water Essence.
Last year we used several colors and made them in the sun light.  It made a refreshing spritz during the sweltering summer.  This time we used only our white "Bolero" roses.  The fragrance is scrumptious, just like the Bolero rose.

We already knew it would be lovely as a refreshing toner.  Now we know that it tastes divine, none of the bitterness we have experienced with other steam distilled rose waters.  If you come to an honor market ask to try some of our delicate and refreshing Full Moon Rose Water.

Our 2017 Olive harvest was pressed into oil.  It is filtered so initially appears a bit cloudy but is chock full of all the nutrients it has to offer.  As the sediment settles to the bottom the oil becomes more and more clear amber to green.  We can't get enough of it!  We actually harvested two times and so there is a slight difference between the two.  Both so flavorful we recommend using it as a dip, dressing, marinade or finishing oil to enjoy the flavor to the max.  

It will be available next week in limited quantities.  

Email us or send a DM thru our IG account for pricing and so we can decant and have it ready for you.

Also up next is Sweet Peas & Lavender.  We have had one bush bloom of the third time this year and her stems sold immediately.  More is on the way.  

In the meantime our bar-b-qua rosemary is so tender and succulent.
Perfect for grilling and roasting as well as using in a cocktail
or to decorate a platter of roasted veggies, fish or meats.    

   

Flowers make a space come alive.  They needn't be expensive or extravagant.  The simple clean examples below can all be yours.  We also delight in helping you plan a cutting or fruiting garden or create an arrangement.

Our Dutch Iris, white & yellow, are especially well suited to contemporary homes and offices.  So don't think we don't have you covered.

Anne E's Garden Fresh

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PLEASE DISREGARD THE CHANGE OF EMAIL ADDRESS THAT WE SENT OUT LAST MONTH.  WE HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH IT BEING ASSOCIATED WITH AN "UNSAVORY" SITE SO WE REVERTED TO OUR OLD ADDRESS, AS LISTED ABOVE.  WE"RE VERY SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.