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...
Hey Phillip...pretty maple!
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ReplyDeleteThanks Cameron, let me see if I can fix that!
ReplyDeleteI love Japanese maples, mostly for the leaves, shape and color. Since they seem to be a favorite of Japanese beetles, I don't grow them. My loss, I know.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
Beautiful! Thanks...I really wanted to read what you had to say, too. :-)
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Cameron
I love that story.. Gail
ReplyDeleteI love staring upwards into trees. This would be the perfect spot for a hammock!
ReplyDeleteBest ,
Philip
The colors you have been posting are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! If scares me that Marnie says that Japanese beetles eat Japanese Maples. We have both, but fortunately the beetles must prefer other snacks.
ReplyDeleteI simply adore the J. maples. Can't believe anyone would not appreciate them.
ReplyDeleteI love Japanese maples, too, and your photos are gorgeous. But lying on the ground in October in Virginia?--umm, I'm guessing someone in your household might share my views on that idea. I think dragging out the tarp, the yoga mats and the umbrellas might kind of spoil the moment. Kidding--you've really captured the magic of looking up into trees.
ReplyDeleteI love your photography! Would you mind sharing what your equipment is?
ReplyDeleteThanks Louise. I have a Nikon D50 with various lenses. I also use Photoshop to tweak color, contrast, etc.
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