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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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Eden State Park

Eden State Park is always a stop we have to make. We feel in love with it the first time we visited. The property used to belong to a timber family and they donated it to the state of Florida. (For more history, see last year's post). The huge live oaks dripping with Spanish Moss, a magnificent collection of camellias and ferns are just a few features on this spectacular property. It is a sure-fire way to lower the blood pressure.












Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Lisa at GreenbowNovember 10, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    What a wonderful place. It lowers the BP just looking at pictures of it.

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  2. Rosedale GardenNovember 10, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    When I retire, I hope to get another camper and continue visiting the state parks I missed the first go around. Very pretty. Thanks for posting. I started working two jobs the camper was sitting there, so I sold it. Mary

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  3. LayaneeNovember 10, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    A lovely park and your vacation home rocked! I don't blame you for not cooking on vacation. It wouldn't be one then.

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  4. F CameronNovember 10, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Looks rather tranquil and inviting. Lovely photos. Must keep that one on the list of interesting places to visit.

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  5. Anne BoykinNovember 11, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    I enjoy Southern gardens so much! I hope to see this garden some day too.

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  6. McGhieverNovember 11, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Enjoyed your post. Unless you object, I've linked it on my state parks web magazine, http://www.scoop.it/t/state-parks/.

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  7. RandyJune 19, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    Some friends of mine love this house so much they actually built a replica of it and live in it now.

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