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...
Beautiful pictures Phillip! Looks like you and Michael had a great time.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to hell! :)
What a beautiful vacation site. I know you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I can almost feel the warmth and the coziness.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic spot for a relaxing vacation! I was feeling quite relaxed just looking at your gorgeous photographs on Saturday morning even without the soft sand and the warm temperatures.
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ReplyDeleteFlorida is a really big state, but do you ever get down there in Jan thru Mar? We spend those months in central Florida and would love to visit if you are anywhere nearby - like I said, I know it is a huge state, but...
Best to you,
Shenandoah
Nooooo, I'm not jealous at all? Why do you ask?
ReplyDeleteSuch Beautiful photographs, Phillip!!
ReplyDeleteAm thinking of you both and sending my love!
Gerri XXXOOO
Very pretty...
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, The sand almost looks like snow.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. I just had to cash in vacation days as I was beginning to lose them. I'd rather take them
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Sounds like a wonderful and restful vacation! Hope you are rested and ready to be back at work!
ReplyDeleteI love the panhandle...great shots
ReplyDeleteLooks like you picked a great spot to vacation.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness all these pictures are so beautiful! Looks like ya'll did have some very nice weather! Thanks so much for sharing. Reminds me of home
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots, and just my kind of vacation. They look so much like our recent trip to Sanibel Island, but that shouldn't be surprising!
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