News from the world of pottery Fine Statuary

Clippings
FALL 2010
Fine Statuary
by David York
C
ampania is a cast concrete
manufacturer of fountains and fine
statuary that is sold exclusively at
Garden Accents. What sets Campania
apart from most designers and
manufactures is the quality of their
craftsmanship — from their original,
unique designs to their finished product.
Being in the field of fountains and
statuary for many years, I can appreciate
the fine workmanship of Campania’s
products.
Their facility is located in Pennsburg
Pennsylvania. And we appreciate that
these pieces are also American
made.
I feel Campania has the
most well finished and
refined products in the
industry. So, stop by and let
us show you the new
pieces from Campania.
Pricing:
George (top
right) $35;
Peaches
(bottom right)
$90; Fountain
(center) $275;
Wall Fountain
(left) $390.
News from the
world of pottery
by JoAnn Lubick
J
ust as clothing fashions change over the years, so
too do pottery “fashions.” A few years ago, pots
with details such as curlicues and etchings were
the rage. Now we are seeing a movement towards
straight lines and crisp clear colors. An exception to
this rule — it would not be a rule without an exception
— is the pictured display above. These pots are a
prelude to what will be widely available in the Spring of
2011. Although they follow the straight lines, they host
a variation of colors that is absolutely stunning.
Some of our customers who prefer a more rustic
style are pleasantly surprised by our new Amphoral
pots. These pots are the most interesting pieces we’ve
seen in years. They look more like archeological relics,
definitely not something newly manufactured.
We are working hard to adjust our inventory to have
a higher quality selection (without higher prices), rather
than just high quantity. We hope you will come by and
have a look! Let me know what you think, email me at:
[email protected].
Don’t forget to see our cooking show that was filmed right at Garden Accents outdoor kitchen.
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Yikes,
it’s October, can you believe
it, and I’m already planning my
garden for next year. I planted
way too many tomatoes and cucumbers. Even though we
haven’t had a lot of warm weather this year my tomatoes
did great. My Lettuce Leaf Basil and Romanesco Zucchini
were awesome, but I need to work on my pole beans.
We redid our rose garden in the back yard this summer.
We had approximately 24 roses and perennials mixed in.
We took out all the roses, and planted 7 new ones and
filled in the rest with perennials, it has been unbelievable.
We have always had a lot of bees but this year we had
bees and good bugs everywhere. I’ve almost stopped
using snail bait altogether because the lizards and
birds are eating the snails and slugs, we’ll see when the
weather cools down.
I love water features and working for Garden Accents has
allowed me to acquire 4 birdbaths, a fountain, and water
bowl. My favorite is the water bowl. It is so easy to take
care of. Once a month I put a capful of Simply-Clear by
Pond Care in it, and I add water as needed, I never empty
it. Since we live in a very windy area I’m unable to put
high water plants in it, but water lilies seem to do fine, and
flower off and on all summer.
Origins Handcrafted Earthenware, from $182-$458. These handcrafted
pieces are beautiful inside or out as a focal point or to create a unique
water feature in your garden.
Sheri’s Garden
I have a cute hummingbird story to share with you. We
have two clothes lines that we use to hang out our
laundry. We noticed on some of our clothes that there
were little dark spots on them. We thought maybe there
was something wrong with our washer, but it was ok.
But the next day we saw a hummingbird perched on our
clothes line primping himself and dropping nectar, Bingo!
It seems to be his daily ritual so we leave him space
between our clothes. We named him PB for Pretty Boy.
My gardening buddy Mara gave me some Mexican
Sunflower, Torch (Tithonia rotundifolia) and oh my word
are they beautiful. I started them from
seed in the ground and in no time they
were 4-6’ tall, very easy to grow and
very rewarding.
Chicken Update:
The chickens are doing great, Dagwood will follow me
around the back yard and Blondie will let me scratch her
back, my husband says that if he didn’t see it with his own
eyes he would never believe it. We know Dagwood is
headed for Hollywood.
Until next time have a safe and Happy Holiday Season with family and friends.
Calendar
Annual Blessing of the Animals with Father Gavin
Harvesting Solutions
seminar on “Vermaculture”
Sunday, October 10th 12 noon -2 pm
– come join us and Father Gavin as
he blesses our precious friends to
celebrate St. Francis of Assisi day.
Bring in your best friend - Dog, Cat,
Hamster, Rabbit we’ve even had
horses be blessed!
Saturday, October 23 at 10-11 am –
learn about using worm castings in
your garden. Our local Garden Clubs
swear by it. A 100% chemical free,
organic additive for your soil. Visit their
website at harvestingsolutions.com.
Please sign up in advance space is
limited $10 fee includes refreshments.
Hellebores…A Christmas Flower
According to legend, a young shepherdess named Madelon was tending her
sheep one cold and wintry night. As she watched over them, a group of wise
men and other shepherds passed by, bearing gifts for the newly born Jesus.
Madelon wept, because she had no gifts to bring the Newborn King, not even
a simple flower....
An angel, upon hearing her weeping, appeared and brushed away the
snow to reveal a most beautiful white flower tipped with pink - the Christmas
Rose.
Annual Evening Garden Party
& Local’s Gift Boutique
Saturday, November 13th 2 pm-8 pm – enjoy our gardens all lit up for the
holidays while getting into the spirit you can do some shopping in our gift store
and purchase some wonderful gift items from our some of our local favorites
like Patty Zipp (handcrafted mosaic pieces) Barbara Dykema(handmade photo
cards), Elyane “Bluebird” Truman (artist, www.peacevision.net) and Tops &
Rocks (handmade jewelry) just to name a few .
We will be also serving up some wonderful food and drink as well. Look for your
invitation or give us a call for more information!
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Gilroy, CA 95020
408.846.4555
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Buccellato di Lucca
This recipe originated in my hometown of Lucca in the state of Tuscany, Italy. It is called Buccellato
di Lucca and it was a favorite bread of the ancient Roman army. In fact, it was and still is a tradition
to exchange this sweet bread during the Holidays.
1 Package active dried yeast
3 large eggs at room temperature
4 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
6 to 6 ¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoons aniseeds, crushed
½ cup warm water (110F)
½ cup sugar
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon fine salt
Dissolve the yeast in the water in a large bowl. Stir in the milk, 2 eggs, sugar, and butter. Stir in 2
cups of the flour, raisins, aniseeds, and salt. Add the remaining flour a little at a time until a soft ball
of dough is created. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and
allow it to rise for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
From Mara’s Cucina
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and punch it down with your fists. Knead the dough for a few
minutes, then roll it out into a 32-inch rope and bring the ends together to form a ring shape. Place
the ring on a lightly buttered cookie sheet. Cover with a clean towel and allow it to rise until almost
doubled. Brush the dough with the remaining egg and bake until golden brown, about 35 to 40
minutes. Remove the Buccelato to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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