For gardeners who lunch, Festivities Cafe at Swanson's Nursery & Greenhouse, 9701 15th Ave NW, makes this plant purveyor a destination shopping spot. Fountains of water rush and tinkle, just part of the distinct, effervescent charm of the place. Come here when you need a calm moment in a garden off the beaten rut coupled with a bite to eat. Try the Wild Mushroom Polenta Pie or the Torta Rustica, a tasty ham and turkey omelette that includes gruyere and provolone cheeses, spinach, red peppers and artichokes. If you haven't succumbed to bloat at this point--the portions are generous and not geared to gardeners who diet--order the fresh fruit crisp. Made of pear, apple, cranberry, golden raisins and currants, the crisp is discreetly spiced, served warm and topped with fresh whipped cream.

Open every day from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.