Allison Cafe

Apr
08
2009

Bringing the outside in

One of my favorite things about Spring is the fresh flowers; especially this month when my favorite flowers are in season, Ranunculus. I was so disappointed to learn that they were not in season in October (I had wanted them for my bridal bouquet). I absolutely loved my bouquet from Petals by Shell though, it was breathtaking even without my favorite flower. I learned something fun today about the flower, the word Ranunculus is Late Latin for “little frog,” probably referring to the many species being found near water, like frogs.

Ranunculus

One of our favorite things to do on the weekend is to walk to the local La Jolla Farmer’s Market. I always look forward to this time of year when Ranunculus and strawberries are in season. Having fresh cut flowers in the house feels like we are bringing life into the house, and the Ranunculus almost seem like the wild version of a rose. Plus, the cost of flowers at the market is really affordable, about $4 for one bunch of Ranunculus. And the strawberries were about $6 for a 3-pack (and are sweeter and tastier than anything we have bought recently at the grocery store). They are both grown locally in San Diego as well, so we are supporting the local growers by shopping at the Farmer’s Market.

Interested in finding a local farmer’s market near you? Local Harvest has an easy to use tool that allows you to search by zip code or state to find one near you. Happy shopping!