A Visit to Cistus Nursery
I rarely go to nurseries anymore since I work part-time at one and another reason being that I don't have much room for additional plants. When a garden fanatic runs out of room, the brain goes into overdrive, dreaming up ingenious ways to incorporate more plants. And another thing happens - a burning desire to obtain rare and unique plants. I've been moving plants around, a tricky process that has a domino effect. A plant is unhappy - it is getting too much shade or perhaps too much sun. There is a plant that did not get as large as you thought it would or it is just a slow grower and now it is hopelessly hidden behind a taller plant. Sometimes a plant is just a dud for reasons unknown (Rhododendron 'Golden Gate' anyone?). I find the plant in question a better home, but it means that another plant will have to be moved. And the merry-go-round continues to turn... However, for those plants that are to be discarded, a space opens up for a new one! I decided to move a Mou...
I *thought* Santa was a winter gardener, but I didn't know he had a talent for topiary. Those cross-stitched ornaments are great, Phillip. Sounds like a pleasant way to spend the winter too.
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Wow, what an eclectic collection--and an abundance of memories associated with each, I'm sure. Merry Christmas, Phillip!
ReplyDeleteGreat collection!
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I really like your collection, especially the one you made! Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeletei like the elephant gardener.
ReplyDeleteit's really cute.
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ReplyDeleteI'm visiting by way of Carol at Maydreamsgardens' blog. What an incredible collection of garden ornaments! Where do you find them ?
I was born in Jasper and grew up not far from you in Winfield. I was back home this year and was amazed to see that while there are some beautiful old homes not that many people seem interested in gardening !
You have an incredible garden and I can see that you've put your heart and soul in it - it shows !
Come on over for a visit .
The ornaments come from all over the place. Many of them are gifts.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn Gail, I have an aunt who lives in Jasper. Thanks for visiting!
You've got a great collection, Phillip and it does look festive ~ I have just a few, but one of them is the exact same St Fiacre. Mine hangs up all year on the veranda so maybe it doesn't count as a Christmas ornament here.
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ReplyDeletevery beautiful collections of ornaments . i love this accessories ! like you i have collections of wind spinners . lovely !
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