Our fabulous roses are growing all over the place, and we need a skosh more room- so they are ON SALE- GET 3 FOR $69, OR 10 FOR $199, thru Monday, 5/27

MASTER NURSERY POTTING SOIL OR PLANTING MIX- BUY 3, GET 1 MORE FREE!

Not all soils are the same. Master Nursery is packed with yummy nutrients for healthy plants- you’ll know the difference.

GET A FREE TOMATO PLANT WITH EVERY TOMATO CAGE!

We only sell the heavy duty cages, made to last for years and support even the burliest of vines.

Tomatoes grow so fast in just one season, with the potential to produce a lot of food in just a few months. Maximize your harvest by providing the space you need for good air circulation and upward growth, plus eliminate split vines and broken branches.

Here’s a list of the rose varieties we’ve been growing this year:

			Roses
			Abbaye de Cluny - hybrid tea	Bush
			About Face - grandiflora	Bush
			Adobe Sunrise - floribunda	Bush,24″ tree
			All a’Twitter - miniature	Bush, 18″ tree
			Aloha -  climbing
			Altissimo - climbing
			America – climbing
			Angel Face – floribunda	Bush, 24″ tree
			Apricot Candy – hybrid tea	Bush
			Autumn Sunset – climber
			Barbra Streisand – hybrid tea	Bush, 36″ tree
			Baronne De Rothschild – hybrid tea	Bush
			Be My Baby – miniature	18” tree
			Betty Boop – floribunda	Bush
			Bewitched – hybrid tea	Bush
			Big Momma – hybrid tea	Bush
			Bolero - romantica	Bush, 24″ tree, 36″ tree
			Bonica - shrub	Bush
			Brandy – hybrid tea	Bush, 36″ tree
			Bronze Star – hybrid tea	Bush
			Bull’s Eye – shrub	Bush
			California Dreamin’ – hybrid tea	Bush
			Candy Land – climbing
			Cecile Brunner – climbing polyantha
			Centennial Star – hybrid tea	Bush
			Cherry Parfait – floribunda	Bush,36” tree
			Cinco de Mayo – floribunda	Bush
			Chicago Peace – hybrid tea	Bush
			Chihuly – floribunda	Bush
			Chris Evert – hybrid tea	Bush
			Chrysler Imperial – hybrid tea	Bush
			Cinnamon Dolce – hybrid tea	Bush
			Classic Woman – romantica	Bush
			Cloud 10 – climbing
			Coffee Bean – miniature	Bush
			Colette – climbing
			Colorific – floribunda	Bush, 36″ tree
			Crimson Bouquet – grandiflora	Bush
			Cupcake – miniature	Bush
			Daddy’s Little Girl – miniature	Bush
			Dark Night – hybrid tea	Bush
			Diamond Eyes – miniature	Bush, 18″ tree
			Dick Clark - hybrid tea	Bush, 36″ tree
			Distant Drums – floribunda	Bush
			Double Delight - hybrid tea	Bush, 36″ tree
			Dream Come True – hybrid tea	Bush
			Drop Dead Red – floribunda	Bush, 24″ tree, 36″ tree
			Easy Does It – floribunda	Bush, 24″ tree, 36″ tree
			Ebb Tide – floribunda	Bush
			Eden – climbing
			Elle – hybrid tea	Bush
			Eyeconic Lemonade – shrub	Bush, 24″ tree
			Eyeconic Melon Lemonade – shrub	Bush
			Eyeconic Pink Lemonade – shrub	Bush, 24″ tree
			Eyeconic Pomegranate Lemonade – shrub	Bush
			Falling in Love – hybrid tea	Bush
			Fame! – hybrid tea	Bush
			Firefighter – floribunda	Bush
			First Prize – hybrid tea	Bush
			Fourth of July – climbing
			Fragrant Cloud – hybrid tea	Bush
			Fragrant Plum – hybrid tea	Bush
			Francis Meilland -  hybrid tea	Bush
			French Lace – floribunda	Bush
			Full Sail – hybrid tea	Bush
			Gemini – hybrid tea	Bush
			Gentle Giant – hybrid tea	Bush
			Gina Lollobrigida – hybrid tea	Bush
			Gingersnap – floribunda	Bush
			Girls Night Out – hybrid tea	Bush
			Golden Showers – climbing
			Gold Medal – grandiflora	Bush
			Gourmet Popcorn – shrublet	Bush, 18″ tree
			Grande Dame – hybrid tea	Bush, 36″ tree
			Heirloom – hybrid tea	Bush
			Honor – hybrid tea	Bush, 36″ tree
			Hot Cocoa – floribunda	Bush
			Iceberg – floribunda- also available in climbing	Bush, 24″ tree, 36″ tree
			In The Mood – hybrid tea	Bush
			Ingrid Bergman -hybrid tea	Bush, 36″ tree
			Ink Spots – hybrid tea	Bush
			Intrigue – floribunda	Bush, 24″ tree
			Itty Bitty Pink – miniature	Bush
			John F. Kennedy – hybrid tea	Bush
			Joseph’s Coat – climbing
			Julia Child – floribunda	Bush, 24″ tree, 36″ tree
			Julio Iglesias – floribunda	Bush, 36″ tree
			Just Joey – hybrid tea	Bush
			Ketchup & Mustard – floribunda	Bush, 24″ tree, 36″ tree
			Koko Loko – floribunda	Bush, 24″ tree, 36″ tree
			Lasting Love – hybrid tea	Bush
			Lava Flow – floribunda	Bush
			Legends – hybrid tea	Bush
			Lemon Drop – miniature	Bush, 18″ tree
			Let Freedom Ring – hybrid tea	Bush
			Liv Tyler – hybrid tea	Bush, 36″ tree
			Look-a-Likes Hydrangealicious – shrub	Bush
			Look-a-Likes Phloxy Baby – polyantha	Bush
			Love – hybrid tea	Bush
			Love & Peace – hybrid tea	Bush
			Love Song – floribunda	Bush, 36” tree
			Love’s Magic- hybrid tea	Bush
			Love’s Promise – hybrid tea	Bush
			Mardi Gras – floribunda	Bush
			Marilyn Monroe – hybrid tea	Bush
			Mellow Yellow – hybrid tea	Bush
			Memorial Day – hybrid tea	Bush, 36″ tree
			Michelangelo – romantica	Bush
			Midas Touch – floribunda	Bush
			Mister Lincoln – hybrid tea	Bush, 36″ tree
			Mon Cheri – hybrid tea	Bush
			Moondance – floribunda	Bush
			Moonstone – hybrid tea	Bush, 36″ tree
			Neptune – hybrid tea	Bush
			New Dawn – climbing
			New Zealand – hybrid tea	Bush
			Night Owl – climbing
			Octoberfest – grandiflora	Bush
			Oh My! – floribunda	Bush, 24” tree, 36″ tree
			Olympiad – hybrid tea	Bush, 36″ tree
			Opening Night – hybrid tea	Bush
			Oranges and Lemons – floribunda	Bush
			Orchid Romance – romantica	Bush
			Oregold – hybrid tea	Bush
			Over the Moon – hybrid tea	Bush, 36″ tree
			Papa Meilland – hybrid tea	Bush
			Paradise – hybrid tea	Bush
			Paradise Found – hybrid tea	Bush
			Passionate Kisses – floribunda	36” tree
			Peace – hybrid tea	Bush
			Pearly Gates – climbing	Climber
			Perfect Moment – hybrid tea	Bush
			Perfume Delight – hybrid tea	Bush, 36″ tree
			Peter Mayle – romantica	Bush
			Pink Homerun – shrub	Bush, 24″: tree
			Pink Peace – hybrid tea	Bush
			Pink Traviata – hybrid tea/ romantica	Bush
			Playboy – floribunda	Bush
			Popcorn Drift – shrub	Bush
			Pope John Paul II – hybrid tea	Bush
			Pumpkin Patch – floribunda	Bush
			Purple Splash – climbing
			Purple Tiger -hybrid tea	Bush
			Queen Elizabeth – grandiflora	Bush
			Queen Mary 2 – hybrid tea	Bush
			Rainbow’s End – miniature	Bush
			Rainbow Sorbet – floribunda	Bush
			Raspberry Cream Twirl – climbing
			Red Eden – climbing	Climber
			Renae – polyantha	36” tree
			Rio Samba - hybrid tea	Bush
			Rock & Roll – grandiflora	Bush, 36″ tree
			Rouge Royale -romantica	Bush
			Royal Amethyst – hybrid tea	Bush
			Ruby Ruby – miniature	Bush
			Sally Holmes – climbing
			Scentimental – floribunda	Bush, 36″ tree
			Secret – hybrid tea	Bush
			Secret’s Out! – hybrid tea	Bush
			Sexy Rexy – floribunda	Bush
			Sheila’s Perfume – floribunda	Bush
			Shockwave – floribunda	Bush
			Silver Star – grandiflora	Bush
			Sky’s The Limit – climbing
			Smoke Rings – miniature	18” tree
			Sparkle & Shine – floribunda	Bush, 24″ tree, 36″ tree
			Starla – miniature	Bush
			St Patrick – hybrid tea	Bush
			Stainless Steel – hybrid tea	Bush
			Sterling Silver – hybrid tea	Bush
			Stormy Weather – climbing
			Strike It Rich – grandiflora	Bush
			Sugar Moon – hybrid tea	Bush, 36″ tree
			Summer Love – hybrid tea	Bush, 36″ tree
			Sun Flare – floribunda	Bush
			Sunset Celebration – hybrid tea	Bush
			Sunsprite – floribunda	Bush, 24″ tree
			Sunstruck – hybrid tea	Bush
			Tangerine Streams – floribunda	Bush
			Tequila Gold – shrub	Bush
			Tequila Supreme – shrub	Bush
			The Fairy – shrub	Bush
			Thrive! – shrub	Bush
			Tiddly Winks – miniature	Bush
			Topsy Turvy – floribunda	Bush
			Tropicana – hybrid tea	Bush
			Trumpeter – floribunda	Bush, 24″ tree
			Twilight Zone – grandiflora	Bush, 36” tree
			Valencia – hybrid tea	Bush
			Valentine’s Day – climbing
			Vavoom – floribunda	36” tree
			Veteran’s Honor – hybrid tea	Bush
			Walking on Sunshine – floribunda	Bush
			Westerland – climbing
			Whimsy – miniature	Bush, 18″ tree
			White Eden – climbing
			White Licorice – floribunda	Bush, 24″ tree
			Wild Blue Yonder – grandiflora	Bush
			Wing Ding – polyantha	Bush
			Winsome – miniature	Bush
			Yabba Dabba Doo – shrub	Bush, 24″ tree
			Yves Piaget – romantica	Bush
			Zephirine Drouhin – climbing

I’ve always thought of the gardenia as the southern belle in my garden, loving the warm nights and summer heat so prevalent in the south. Visions of a flower-filled courtyard in the moonlight, a heady fragrance in the evening air. A lovely lady wearing one in her hair. A gentlemen’s boutonniere.

These glossy evergreen shrubs are happy to grow here in our climate. A few things about gardenias worth mention:

- Food. Give them acid fertilizer regularly and you will be rewarded with many more flowers. Liquid food every 2 weeks, or granular monthly is best during the growing season (March – October).

- Plant them with acidic Planting Mix. It has great drainage, right out of the bag. Use it straight in containers, or mixed 50/50 with your native soil in the ground. While you’re at it, throw in your first dose of fertilizer.

-Flowers are most prolific when the nights are warm, so pick a nice warm spot. I like to put them near a walkway or window to best enjoy the wonderful fragrance. And yes, I bring the flowers inside- how could you not?

We like to stock these plants most of the year, but now is the best time to see them in bloom. Once you smell those flowers….come on by to see what I mean. Our staff is ready to tell you more if you have any questions.

‘Veitchii’ gardenia

Thinking of growing vegetable plants, from seed or starts? We carry both- high quality seeds that are guaranteed to grow, and eager young starter plants that are locally grown.

Veggies can be grown year-round here in Sonoma County, and you can even incorporate them into your ornamental landscape (this trend is called ‘ornamedibles’)

Since more gardeners have decided they like heirloom and unusual veggies, we like to offer stuff you don’t see anywhere else, like ‘Bright Lights’ chard, ‘Watermelon’ radishes, or variegated perennial basil.

If you are the type who relies on the tried and true, you’ll find the classics here- ‘Early Girl’ & ‘Better Boy’ tomatoes, crookneck and patty pan squash, ‘Chandler strawberries, and a lot more.

It’s wise to add compost and get the soil ready to embrace the new additions you’ll soon be tending. We LOVE Paydirt, a stinky organic compost made from chicken manure and mushroom compost. An easy way to add this in is to put a 3-6″ layer over your plot, then rototill as usual. Or, if your not tilling, just ‘double dig’ the compost into each planting hole, leaving the rest of the compost layer undisturbed; it will act as a mulch, keeping weeds out and moisture in.

Did you know how much of a difference it makes when you fertilize your veggie garden? If you want the most produce you can grow, throw out some granular veggie food, like Master Nursery Tomato vegetable food or E.B.Stone organic tomato vegetable food.  I noticed a big increase in the amounts that were harvested through the season when I fertilized once a month, and it hardly took any time at all. I just scattered the food around the root zone of all my herbs and veggies, then watered it in- done!

Until recently, eliminating slugs and snails from my tender seedlings would require the application of highly toxic snail bait. Now there’s Sluggo- iron phosphate, which is safe for humans, pets and wildlife. This product is perfect for the veggie garden, it’s organic, and any unconsumed pellets even break down into nutrients that feed your plants. How do they come up with this stuff?

Plant most summer crops in the full sun, or at least 6 hours of afternoon sun, to get your plants to produce well. There are a few summertime things you can plant in shadier spots, or morning sun, like lettuce, radishes, strawberries and most herbs. Adjust your irrigation accordingly, since things that get less sun tend to be happier if they go longer between waterings.

Fall and winter planting is for peas, broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, kale and other cold-lovers. This is the season for easy care, with nature helping you water, and less insects to worry about.

Remember, King’s is a great resource to help you along the veggie garden path. We will answer any questions, offer growing tips and advice, demonstrate and explain what you can do to have a successful harvest- just come on in!

‘Midas Touch’, a hybrid tea

We have hundreds of top notch 2013 rose bushes, climbers and trees,  growing like crazy and soon to bloom.

‘Voodoo’ rose

We are the rose leaders! We only carry premium, grade #1 roses. They are planted, pruned and grown here at King’s-  get the plants, the things you need to plant them, and all the information to go along with it, right here.

If you’re not sure which rose you’re looking for (or not that familiar with roses in general) here are some things to consider:

Location, location, location. Full sun or afternoon sun is best. Pick a spot that gets at least 6 hours a day for best vigor and flowering; any less than that and you may not see much color (and perhaps invite unwanted disease). Simply put, if you have a really shady garden this is not the best plant for you.

Size matters. Ever walked along a sidewalk that’s overgrown with roses? Not a pleasant experience….make sure to be aware of the plant’s expected size at maturity and put it where it can grow to full size. There are all different heights and sizes of roses, so you’re sure to find one that will appeal to you that fits a particular spot.

What’s your type? Choose a rose according to what you most enjoy- do you want to mainly view it in the landscape, will you want to regularly cut bouquets (or both)? Is fragrance important, or just the right color? There are so many types of flowers, in all kinds of colors- pointed, frilly, classic, open, clusters, single-stemmed. No need to settle!

‘Purple Splash’ climber

You’ll want to give roses regular water. Consistent (monthly) fertilizer will keep the flowers coming, as will cutting off the spent blooms every week or two.

Contact us if you need to know anything else rose-related. Call us at (707) 542-4782 or come on in; we’re open every day 9-5.

'Eureka' lemon tree loaded with fruit

I’ve been collecting citrus trees in my garden these last few years, and I have to admit I’m hooked!

Along with fresh herbs, citrus fruit has become a staple at my house. I keep a large bowl on the table, with lemons, limes, oranges and the occasional grapefruit inevitably outnumbering the other seasonal offerings. Salads, drinks, cooking and baking can always use some fresh juice or zest, and I absolutely relish a good batch of lemon curd now and then…

You can have all kinds citrus in your garden, too. They’re fairly easy to grow, and there are so many different kinds that do well here. The flowers smell phenomenal, plus the ornamental value is nice- glossy,  evergreen leaves create a lush background for the display of fruit.

Planting in containers is just fine (especially with dwarf varieties, since they only top out between 8-12′). You can even graduate in container size as you go, as long as you end up in something about the size of a 1/2 wine barrel. Use Planting Mix straight from the bag, and mix in a nice starter fertilizer (like Masterstart, Surestart). In-ground plantings get started off right when you add plenty of rich compost into the native soil, along with the aforementioned fertilizer. For happy, productive plants, fertilize pretty regularly with citrus food.

Home grown 'Washington Navel' oranges

We carry lots of citrus all through the year, and we make sure to grow the unusual varieties as well as the favorites. Here are a few of the coolest:

Meyer lemons are the tastiest!

‘Meyer’ lemon- there’s a reason these are so popular;  just one taste will tell you why. Full flavored, with a delightful balance between tart and sweet. Ultra productive, too, with year-round fruiting.

‘Bearrs’ (or persian) lime- I call it the ‘Meyer’ of limes. Bigger, juicier, and more flavorful than the kind you’d find at the store, and I must say, this is the tastiest lime I’ve ever tried. Grows better here than any other lime.

young limes

‘Owari Satsuma’ mandarin- hardy and vigorous, with a bushier appearance than other citrus. Plentiful, snack-sized fruit.

For something different, try a few on the more exotic side:

‘Variegated Pink’ lemon- Make pink lemonade! Clear pink flesh inside of green & yellow striped rind, with nice acidity. The foliage is downright gorgeous, with bold cream-colored splashes and bright pink new leaves.

variegated pink lemon leaves

‘Kieffer’ lime- the leaves are used in Asian cooking, as are the small bumpy limes. Deep purple-red new growth is interesting, too.

Calamondon- this is a striking plant in the landscape, with a compact habit and variegated cream and green leaves. The small fruit has a sweet rind and tart pulp, and you eat it whole like a kumquat.

calamondin

You can plant any of these (and many more) right now, so come in and see our selection- there’s a lot to choose from!

It’s butterfly season, and we get lots of ‘em

Everyone loves butterflies. Kind of like puppies, kittens or baby chicks- when you see them, it makes you go ‘awww.’

These are the ballerinas of the insect world, showing grace with every movement, fluttering and floating effortlessly about. Here in Sonoma County we are visited by many different types, and you can encourage them to visit your garden by planting certain flowers.

a butterfly’s dream

Young larvae will need food plants, while adults will go  for nectar. A shallow dish or other regular water source is also part of the plan, as they drink water just like the rest of us. Understand that pesticides are a no-no if you want  these beauties to keep coming around.

Although, ideally, a thriving butterfly garden is somewhat overgrown (in order to sustain a working habitat), you can successfully encourage them to visit your tidy flower beds, as long as there are plenty of worthy blooms to check out. Here are a few candidates:

These are a few of the plants that will be eaten by caterpillars, or larvae, who will turn into glorious adults:

Dicentra, or Bleeding Hearts

Bleeding Hearts- a lilting perennial that blooms in late winter early spring.

Nasturtium- a soft looking, low growing rambler with edible flowers

linaria ‘flamenco’

Linaria (toadflax)- sweet mini snapdragons

Sunflowers- we all know what those are!

Penstemon- soft spires of tubular bells; bloom continuously

Hollyhock- tall towers of open-faced flowers; love the sun

Foxglove- lush leaves and large bell-shaped flowers

Here’s a few selections that will provide plentiful nectar to mature butterflies:

stunning delphinium

Delphinium- fat, long cones of many long-lasting flowers. Showy!

Lavender- pleasantly pungent leaves and blooms. Low water, too

Honeysuckle- sweet-smelling vine for full sun or part shade

Lilac- clusters of late winter/spring flowers. Great cut flower

Coneflower (echinachea)- strong-stemmed daisies form prominent cones as they become spent

Sweet Pea- These potently fragrant vines bloom through the cool season

Butterfly Bush (buddleja)- honey-scented conical flower clusters

butterfly bush

Lantana- round clusters of bright flowers. Can be a groundcover or an upright shrub

Flowering Maple- tropical looking, pendulous flowers that resemble hibiscus

Dianthus- sweetly scented, plentiful flowers

A lot of these plants are attractive to other pollinators, and hummingbirds, as well as being drought resistant, deer tolerant. A good many are suitable for cutting bouquets, so you can enjoy the flowers as much as your butterflies do. We stock all these plants and many more, and we’ll gladly help you design your garden and decide just what you need.

Ready for picking!

ON SALE NOW!!! Buy 1 blueberry and get another one FREE!! thru 4/8

Soon it will be berry time, and we’ve got a nice crop of plants that will be so LOADED with berries you can barely see the leaves! They will give a harvest the first season and fruit will be produced for months, so they’re gonna give you you’re money’s worth right away.

Why we love blueberries-

Blueberries are an excellent and permanent addition to edible and ornamental landscapes because, thanks to modern breeding, they are very easy to grow. The handsome plants have dark blue-green foliage and attractive pink or white ‘ bell’  blooms in spring, which turn into yummy blue summer berries.

Some even have great autumn color, with a full spectrum of yellow, orange and red. All can be planted in the veggie garden or used in the landscape. All this and the bonus of luscious fruit loaded with anti-oxidants! Since they are a permanent addition to the garden, the yields of berries increase each year.

Planting

In our fabulous gardening climate, blueberries can be planted most anywhere from full sun to part sun. Just be sure the location gets at least a half a day of good sunlight. Since they are long lived, it is a wise idea to amend the soil properly when planting. A wide, fairly shallow planting hole, backfilled with half Master Nursery Planting Mix and half our native soil along with a dollop of Master Start fertilizer would be great. After planting, mulch with a bit of additional Planting Mix to help with moisture retention. Planting distance can be up to 5 feet apart or as close as 3 feet for a hedge effect. Or, intersperse them throughout the garden. Blueberries easily adapt to containers and to make it even easier, you can use Master Nursery Planting Mix straight from the bag. You could even add flowers and herbs to the container for a beautiful effect.

Blueberries are ornamental, too

Care

It’s so easy! The new blueberries are low maintenance, vigorous plants. They like routine water like your other garden plants and monthly feeding March through October with our Camellia Azalea food or our veggie food. Your berries will produce more and bigger fruit with a bit of winter pruning. First remove any dead wood, then thin out about a third of what remains. As the plant grows older, you can select six or so main erect branches to form its permanent structure.

Selection

We select and prefer the southern highbush varieties as they are particularly suitable for us. They love the warm days as well as the cool ones and thrive in our mild winters. Three plants are about the minimum for a family but there are, of course, no limits. Blueberries are self pollinating. So, if you remember 7^th grade science, that means you only need one plant to get some fruit. However, the more the merrier in the world of the birds and bees. In fact, the fruit will be much more prolific if you plant two or more varieties. Also, by mixing varieties you can easily extend your harvest. Some of our favorites (but we love them all)…

Jubilee: Fruits early, nice and upright
Misty: Fruits very early with lots of berries
O’Neal: Another very early variety
Sharpblue: Fruits early to mid season and great to extend the season. Fast grower with big berries.
Star: Fruits early with large berries
Sunshine Blue: Mid season, a more compact plant and evergreen.

Plus others, of course, and please feel free to ask us any questions about blueberries or other parts of your garden. At least in the garden, we want you happy, healthy and successful.

Last summer's bounty

Strawberries – just the thought of them reminds me of summer. Juicy red slices in a strawberry shortcake, made with fruit from the garden, a flavor that’s worlds away from the kind we buy in the grocery store; sweet and aromatic, with the slightest hint of tartness. I’m lucky if any make it into the house……

The plants are pretty foolproof, growing well and fruiting even in partial shade. They’re great in a tight spot, or smaller gardens, because they don’t need a lot of root space, which is also why you frequently see them planted in those ‘strawberry pots’ with the side pockets. My favorite thing is just tucking them into a hanging basket around my back porch. Easy access, for snacking.

Feed your growing babies every month or so for best berry production, and you’ll pick fruit almost daily in the summer. Plant generously if you plan to make desserts, so that there’s plenty to go around!

Juicy goodness

This decadent recipe makes great use of bumper-crop, superior, fresh-from-the-garden strawberries. Albion, Chandler, and every other variety – or combination of varieties – picked fresh from the garden would be fabulous!

Don’t worry if the berries are huge, or tiny, just chop everything up into an equal size. It’s quick and easy, perfect for a warm summer evening gathering. This recipe will generously serve 6, and is best made right before serving. Hint: Pre-chill your serving and individual bowls so the sauce stays fluffy and cold.

Never had leftovers!

Strawberries in Cointreau Vanilla Creme

2 Quarts – Fresh strawberries (washed & leaves cored out)
2 Tbsp. – Cointreau (substitute fresh orange juice if desired)
2 Tbsp. – Brown sugar
1 Pint – high quality Vanilla ice cream (set out for 30 min. to soften)
1 Pint – Heavy whipping cream
1 tsp. – Vanilla extract
Fresh lemon balm, lemon verbena, or orange mint leaves to garnish

In a large bowl, gently toss strawberries, Cointreau, and brown sugar. Whip the heavy cream in a separate large bowl until it is stiff and fluffy. Gently fold in the softened ice cream and vanilla. Whip the mixture again for 20 seconds to fully blend.

Pour the vanilla creme over the berries, sprinkle with your choice of garnish, and serve immediately!