But the diverse garden is bothered little by pests. The flowers aren't grown to attract beneficial insects or deter bugs that prey on plants. And Cook said he does not plant edible flowers to achieve any special color scheme or garden design. He plants where there's room and where the plants will thrive. He doesn't try to push the flowers beyond their season.
Chefs frequently arrive in the garden with their list of ingredients.
You need to give me about a year's lead time. At times, the gardeners simply can't deliver. The chefs, an agile crew, understand this basic ingredient of cooking la Sooke. Used by permission. Read our Privacy Policy .