Goose Cove Gardens: Rhubarb now, tomatoes soon

Jan Walker told me about this place. How is there a beautiful nursery practically tucked behind the Willow Rest that I didn’t know about? (Take Stanwood or Gee Ave off of Washington before you get to Willow Rest and go up to 24 Gee Avenue.) Probably because I was not in the market for a nursery all these years.

Goose Cove Gardens<< click

Now I am. We picked up a nice rhubarb plant as well as some annuals for Mother's Day.

And although we have tomato sets we are growing from seed we might have to stop by on May 26 “Tomato Release Day” to pick up a few more to fill out the tomato garden.

I have never seen such an assortment of really healthy looking plants. Since it looks as if all are grown right there the sets look to be more than hardy enough to take a Cape Ann summer.

Trifecta: Go to Willow Rest and pick up a Cuban (the sandwich!). Take Gee or Stanwood and go right to Dogtown for a hike built around lunch. Then on the way back go to the other end of Gee Ave and pick up some plants.

Willow Rest Scene

I spy Snoop Maddie Mad sportin’ her pink bows and chomping down on a chocolate chip cookie.

Willow Rest, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Willow Rest Cider Donut Machine

They were just making donuts in this machine ten minutes prior to me taking this shot.  This entire piece of donut making equipment looks like it just was set up brand new out of the box.  If cleanliness is next to godliness then Willow Rest must be heaven.

Willow Rest Cider Donut Machine, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Willow Rest Cider Donut Machine
Willow Rest Cider Donut Machine

Willow Rest Killer Crab Cake Burrito

 

 

Melissa Donati Whipping Up Breakfast At The Willow Rest

Pictures from David Cox

DSC_7165_0003, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Melissa Donati Whipping Up Breakfast At The Willow Rest Pic From David Cox
Melissa Donati Whipping Up Breakfast At The Willow Rest Pic From David Cox

 

Tuesday, January 6, Cold and Dreary?

capepondice, originally uploaded by paultmorrison.

Holidays over and it’s cold, overcast, maybe the furnace isn’t starting? Don’t worry, it won’t be long until you wished you worked for Cape Pond Ice and could hug a bag of ice.

I was having my way with a Cuban, (the sandwich), in front of Willow Rest last summer when this ice chest was filled to the brim.

Dahlias All Natural Granola Available Locally

From Dahlia-

Thanks for the great review! You can find my granola, starting this Friday at The Willow Rest in Gloucester, Utopia Farms in Manchester, and Dom’s Trattoria in Beverly Farms.

You can view the interview with Dahlia at The Cape Ann Farmer’s Market by clicking this text

Melissa Donati’s Sherpa Foods At The Willow Rest

Melissa Donati’s Sherpa Foods At The Willow Rest

Willow Rest Fresh Tomatas
Willow Rest Fresh Tomatas
Willow Rest In-House Backed Goods
Willow Rest In-House Baked Goods
Willow Rest Fresh
Willow Rest Fresh
Willow Rest
Willow Rest
Willow Rest Veggies and Fruit Board
Willow Rest Veggies and Fruit Board
Willow Rest A1 Produce
Willow Rest A1 Produce

Melissa Donati’s Sherpa Foods At The Willow Rest Part II

Melissa Donati’s Sherpa Foods At The Willow Rest

Good Morning Gloucester Gets You Inside First Once Again!

Melissa Donati’s Sherpa Foods At The Willow Rest

Who gets you inside first?   Your boy Joey of course!!!!!!  First video of a two part series inside tonight at 8PM!  Woot!