THE VILLAGE VOICE

"When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world." ~ John Muir Stokes' Aster (Stokesia) EARLY DAYLILY (Hemerocallis) ASIATIC LILY SHASTA DAISY (Leucanthemum) Lilies, Daylilies, Rudbeckia, Coneflowers, Chocolate Cosmos Hosta, Red Begonia, Gerbera Daisy, Coreopsis 'Moombeam' RUDBECKIA (Cherry Brandy) 'New Kid on the Block' (Rudbeckia - 'Cherry Brandy') CONEFLOWER (Echinacea purpurea 'Doubledecker') HYDRANGEA MONKSHOOD (Aconitum) ASTILBE

"The actual flower is the plant's highest fulfilment, and are not here exclusively for herbaria, county floras and plant geography: they are here first of all for delight." ~ John Ruskin CONEFLOWER (ECHINACEA 'BIG SKY')

"Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower." ~ Hans Christian Anderson CONEFLOWER (Echinacea purpurea 'Doubledecker') ______________ GRILLED BOURBON SALMON ~ Guests proclaiming they don't like salmon, love this! Give it a try ... (great for a buffet brunch or dinner ... ) ________ For each 1 1/2 lb. of salmon fillets (skin or skinless) 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 3 Tbsp. Bourbon 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp. chopped green onions additional green onions Combine brown sugar, bourbon, soy sauce, olive oil and chopped green onions. Pour over rinsed and patted dry salmon fillet. Marinate several hours. Remove salmon and reserve marinade. Grill salmon over hot coals until opaque or until oil breaks through surface ( 9-15 minutes depending on thickness and outdoor temperature). While salmon is cooking, bring marinade to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes (sauce should be thick and coat spoon). Ad...

... On The Summer Solstice ... "Whatever is dreamed on this night, will come to pass." William Shakespeare - Acknowledging the Magic of This Time A Mid-Summernight's Dream Gerbera Daisy Iceland Poppy Zinnia Solstice, from the Latin for sun stands still, in astronomy, either of the two points on the ecliptic that lie midway between the equinoxes (separated from them by an angular distance of 90°).At the solstices the sun's apparent position on the celestial sphere reaches its greatest distance above or below the celestial equator , about 23 1/2° of arc. At the time of summer solstice, about June 22, the sun is directly overhead at noon at the Tropic of Cancer .In the Northern Hemisphere the longest day and shortest night of the year occur on this date, marking the beginning of summer. At winter solstice, about December 22, the sun is overhead at noon at the Tropic of Capricorn ; this marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. For several days before and ...

"My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me." ~ Jim Val vano Father (Leonard Francis LaFlamme) ______ DERLING SANDWICH ~ A simple 'egg in a frame'. Dad's favorite breakfast and snack. _________ Firm slice of white or wheat bread large egg room temperature butter salt & pepper thin sliced Pinconning or American cheese (optional) Cut circular hole in middle of bread, large enough to accommodate egg. Butter both sides of bread. Place bread in heavy iron skillet and toast on both sides. Drop a tsp. of butter in the hole and carefully slip in egg. Season with salt & pepper and cook until browned. Carefully flip and cook on other side. If desired, top with cheese and cover with lid until cheese is melted. ( single serving) PINE FLOAT ~ Simple recipe for meager funds _______________ Tall glass fresh cold water from the spigot tooth pick ___ Carefully fill glass with ice cold water. Gently drop toothpick on wat...

"Anything simple always interests me." ~ David Hockney Japanese Iris _______________ SIMPLE FISH MARINADE ~ excellent for any firm whitefish, grouper, trout, tuna and especially for this seasonal salmon treat _____________ LEMON/OIL/HERB MARINADE (fish for 4) 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 tsp. lemon rind 2 Tbsp. horseradish 1 clove garlic, halved 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/3 cup olive oil Combine all above except olive oil. Gradually add oil with whisk or in blender. Pour marinade over fish, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours. Grill as normal, basting with left over marinade (or reduce remaining marinade and serve over fish). Delicious served with grilled fresh asparagus ( Toss asparagus spears with olive oil and a few splashes of balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with sea salt and cracked pepper. Grill until slightly caramelized .) Also, a simple baked sweet potato ...

"In June, as many as a dozen species may burst their buds on a single day. No man can heed all of these anniversaries; no man can ignore all of them." ~ Aldo Leopold WAVE PETUNIAS ROCK GARDEN WONDERS STREPTOCARPUS BLUE WONDERS GERBERA DAISY IN THE ROSE GARDEN CHOCOLATE COSMOS JOHNSON'S BLUE GERANIUM EVENING PRIMROSE ( Oenothera) - ASTILBE HYDRANGEA (ANNABELLA - MACROPHYLLA) ASTILBE KOUSA DOGWOOD JAPANESE PAINTED FERN - HOSTA