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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...
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Many thanks....

I was so surprised and excited to hear last night that my photo was selected as the winner of the Gardening Gone Wild Photo Contest for September! There were so many great entries (visit the GGW blog to see more) - well I'm just flabbergasted. Thanks so much for their site for having this contest, to High Country Gardens for the prize and for all the nice comments I've received.

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  1. GailSeptember 28, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Phillip, it was a well deserved win! Congrats to you. gail

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  2. Lisa at GreenbowSeptember 28, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    I for one was not surprised. Congrats at being the chosen.

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  3. wiseacreSeptember 28, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    Not surprising at all. It was my favorite among some other great shots. Outstanding photo.

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  4. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)September 28, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    It's a great photo Phillip, simple as that!

    I've recently bought a Lumix G1, eventually I'll get to understand it but have to say I'm pleased with it thus far.

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  5. Roses and LilacsSeptember 28, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Your photo was fantastic. Congratulations.
    Marnie

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Congratulations!!!! Your photo is beyond outstanding and you deserve the prize.

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  7. Pam/DiggingSeptember 28, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    It's a beautiful photo, Phillip. Congrats on the win, and enjoy those grasses from High Country!

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  8. Tatyana@MySecretGardenSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    Congratulations Phillip! The photo is a masterpiece.

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  9. AaerelonSeptember 28, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    Congrats! It's a lovely photo!

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  10. joeySeptember 28, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    Congratulations, Phillip ... you have a great eye ... keep up the great work!

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  11. Julia EricksonSeptember 28, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    Congratulations. I always love your photography.

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  12. Corner Gardener SueSeptember 28, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    I hadn't seen them all until I looked at the post of the results. This one is my favorite of them all, too.

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  13. CarolineSeptember 28, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Congratulations! I can't wait to see how those new grasses do in your care.

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  14. GardenlifeSeptember 29, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    Wow...fantastic photo... a real winner...congratulations.....
    /Martin

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  15. sweetbaySeptember 29, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    Congratulations! That's a fantastic photo.

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  16. Donald's GardenSeptember 29, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Absolutely stunning! You so deserved to win!!! Congrats!

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  17. C. C.September 30, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    Congratulations! Not a big surprise. The photo was spectacular.

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  18. CarolSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    Ditto! To all above... that is a real gem! And you Phillip ... a most deserving first place... Enjoy your winnings! Thanks for inspiring us all. Carol

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