The Orchard Online News: March 16th, 2007

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March 16th, 2007

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SPRING IS IN THE AIR!

Join us on Saturday, March 17th, as we celebrate the beginning of spring with two of your favorite events. You might even spot a leprechaun!

10-12 Noon "A Tomato Tutorial"
Featuring Ginger McMahon from Suncatcher Harvest. Ginger will share with us the particular characteristics of the many varieties of tomatoes and vegetables she grows for us and give us a few hints on how to achieve an abundant harvest.

11-1 pm "Our Annual Citrus Tasting"
Stop by and taste a variety of citrus fruits and decide which ones are just right for you and your garden.

We just received fresh shipments of citrus plants and vegetable starts! Stop in and see us today!

Handmade by our friends the Piazza Family
These charming creations are lovingly crafted one at a time by Jackie and her daughter Cathy with father Phil hand carrying them to our door. Now a Lazy K Easter tradition. Come by and start your own collection today!

We are excited to announce that we will again be participating in Bouquets to Art. For those not familiar with this event, the deYoung Museum in San Francisco invites the best florists in the Bay Area to interpret its collection of art with floral design. This extravagant floral event, robed in color and texture, is truly a treat for the senses and not to be missed. We hope you can attend this exquisite event; be sure to look for our masterpiece in flowers. Bouquets to Art runs from March 20th through the 24th at the deYoung Museum in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. For more information call the Flower Shop, 925-284-4474

San Francisco Flower &
Garden Show
At The Cow Palace
March 21-25, 2006

Avoid the lines and purchase your tickets at Orchard Nursery & Florist

Adult Tickets $20.00 at the door

Early Bird $17.00 tickets available through March 20th,
Full price $20.00 tickets available March 21st-March 24th.

This Week's Question:

What popular tropical plant was named after the admiral who discovered it in 1768?

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Recipe of the Week: Shrimp with Orzo and Feta

What You'll Need:

10 ounces orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1 tbsp. butter
1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and de-veined
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried basil
3 medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped
4-6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1 tbsp. fresh basil, minced

Step by Step:

Make orzo according to package directions (about 6 minutes after water boils).

Meanwhile, in large non-stick skillet, melt butter over high heat.

Add shrimp, salt, pepper, and dried basil.

Cook 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until shrimp just turn pink.

Add tomatoes and cook about 30 seconds, stirring.

Remove skillet from heat.

Drain orzo and add it and feta to shrimp mixture.

Toss to mix. Top with fresh basil and serve.

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