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...
Great colors, and awesome picture all together.
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ReplyDeleteNo words needed. That tree is a stunner! Great photo.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
What a beautiful sight.
ReplyDeleteLovely! Both the blooms and the sun are pure delight. Our spring has barely begun in Maine.
ReplyDeleteSo very lovely~
ReplyDeleteI think your photos should go to gardening magazines coverpage!
ReplyDeleteAh!!!! How lovely Phillip!
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful garden! I'm so glad I stopped by! I'll be following you so I will stop in often.
ReplyDeleteHappy Bloom Day!
Thanks so much for the "eye candy" it's Jan. 31, 2011 and gloomy-your picts are like a get-well card for my Spring Fever.
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