The Early Bloomer MONTHLY NEWSLETTER JUNE 2013 seven acres of inspiration in this issue Dining Out Satisfying Summer Flowers Seashells and Coral – Beautiful Florida Décor Father’s Day Scavenger Hunt Container Garden of the Month Have You Visited Our New Website? Dining Out Dining Out
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The Early BloomerMONTHLY NEWSLETTER JUNE 2013seven acres of inspiration
in this issue
Dining OutSatisfying Summer Flowers Seashells and Coral – Beautiful Florida Décor Father’s Day Scavenger HuntContainer Garden of the MonthHave You Visited Our New Website?
Dining OutFire Roasted Berry Crostini with Honey Crème Fraiche
Grill this super simple dessert right before you serve it.
½ cup crème fraiche1 Tablespoon honey3 half-inch-thick slices of country bread, halved crosswiseSoftened unsalted butter, for brushing¼ cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling4 cups mixed fresh berriesPinch of kosher salt
1. Light the grill. In a bowl, whisk the crème fraiche with the honey.
2. Brush both sides of the bread slices with butter and generously sprinkle with sugar. Grill the bread over moderately high heat, turning once until crisp and caramelized, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a platter and let cool.
3. In a medium bowl, toss the berries with the ¼ cup of sugar and the salt. Spread the berries on a perforated grill sheet or in a grill basket and grill over moderately high heat, tossing until starting to burst, approximately 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly.
4. Spoon the berries on the crostini and top with dollops of the honey crème fraiche.
FOOD & WINE magazine, June 2013
Living on the coast of Florida definitely has
its advantages, including year-round alfresco
dining. Outdoor kitchens are ideal for our
coastal lifestyle because they strike the perfect
balance between casual living and urban
refinement. And what better place to entertain
family and friends than in a custom designed
outdoor cooking area. Dining “out” takes on a
whole new meaning!
Whether you want a simple space for grilling or
a beautiful outdoor kitchen, Rock City Gardens’
new hardscape division is the essential source
for creating or updating your outdoor rooms.
Our designers and certified installers can help
take your vision to reality. Innovative elements
like a pizza oven, bars, grills, wine chillers and
water features are available in a wide range
of styles.
Rock City Gardens is a Belgard Authorized
Contractor. All of our hardscape materials come
with Belgard’s lifetime guarantee and Rock City’s
installations carry two-year warranties. For a
personal consultation, please call
our General Manager, Wade
Baxley at 772.589.5835.
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new varietals
Satisfying Summer Flowers Choosing the right plants for our summer, subtropical
climate is important to ensure their survival and beauty.
There are several flower varieties that enjoy the summer
season, some of which prefer shade and others that can
withstand full or partial sun. At Rock City Gardens, we
have a host of heat tolerant plants available in a multitude
of colors.
For your convenience, we’ve organized a handy list of
our best-selling varieties, organized by shade, sun and
partial sun requirements. These plants will help keep your
gardens perky and bright all through the summer months.
When you visit Rock City Gardens, our knowledgeable
sales associates will guide you to the right plants for your