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 am barely managing to keep the ones I have alive now. Are you getting any rain up there?
ReplyDeleteRandy, we got a good rain last week and it rained today. It looks like you are getting some too?
ReplyDeleteRain, yes, maybe I can do some gardening besides watering. I plan to visit the Rabbit Patch Thurs or Friday depending on the rain. Like I need more daylilies. I still have bunches in pots that need to be put in the ground. Mary
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