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...
maybe we can have a virtual tour the day after your garden tour :) I would love to see a video of your property!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and don't worry about the tour. Everything will fall into place and be stunning...
ReplyDeleteLove the flowering trees...I have dogwood and bradfords and they are starting show signs of wakening...finally...everything seems to be late..not sure if these are on time or not...
ReplyDeleteJen, that is something I should do. I just need to figure out how!
ReplyDeleteI thought you ususally did you tours in May when the roses were in full bloom?
ReplyDeleteRandy, this is a tour arranged by the Master Gardeners. They set the date to coincide with the state MG conference that is being held here in Florence. I would prefer a later date and usually recommend late April - May when I invite people to come.
ReplyDeleteFunny weather man. Talk about panic... Phillip, your garden is always a beautiful inspiration and the tour attendees will be blown away!
ReplyDeletepicture doesnt do it justice !lovely!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful. You don't have to worry about your garden. There is so many wonderful plants no one will notice the few weeds that might escape your notice. Happy spring.
ReplyDeletePhillip, I wish I lived near you, I'd come help weed! Your garden is so lovely and I know everyone on the tour is going to love it too.
ReplyDeleteGotta love April Fool's Day, right? The Yoshino is lovely, they are blooming here too.
ReplyDeleteI am wishing the best of wishes for your garden tour. Of course, the garden will be fab. You are an artist Phillip. Good luck. I'm having a wedding in mine in September. This has spurred me on to try and make an even prettier garden this year.~~Dee
ReplyDeleteI am wishing the best of wishes for your garden tour. Of course, the garden will be fab. You are an artist Phillip. Good luck. I'm having a wedding in mine in September. This has spurred me on to try and make an even prettier garden this year.~~Dee
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scene with the bench under your blooming trees! Jeannine
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