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...
very peaceful! I love that bowl/bird bath/feeder dish on the ground. May I get a close-up?!
ReplyDeleteThis scene relaxes me even through a computer screen! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm getting ideas for how to use my extra rock, too.
What a beautiful view of your garden.
ReplyDeleteHow inviting it looks as one meanders down the path toward the bench. Aaahhhhhh. I could sit there and soak up the scenery.
ReplyDeleteAhhhh...
ReplyDeleteThe bench with just a glimpse of the statue behind, so inviting.
ReplyDeleteYou have the best statues, it seems to be hard to find nice ones.
Some of them can be quite "cheesy".
I am actually looking for a "Flora" statue for my Flora Glade at the moment.
Absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLovely, Phillip. Doesn't look like my tired late summer garden. I love the bowl too.
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What a lovely oasis - serenity for the soul...
ReplyDeleteWhat an expanse of beauty. My garden is too small to show that, but I can really admire yours.
ReplyDeleteI could sit on that bench and just be.
ReplyDeleteI could sit on that bench for awhile in silence... Love the textures and hidden sculptures... You are quite the garden artist Phillip... inspirational!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so spring like and peaceful. We already have a hint of fall up north. I love your roses in the post below too.
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