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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...

Our house in the snow



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. So pretty and cozy looking.
    Malcolm

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  2. Great looking shot! Your house always looks beautiful regardless of the weather.

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  3. Beautiful! I hope you got a snow day out of this weather.

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  4. Your house looks so lovely, warm and inviting! You just want to come in for a cup of tea!
    Christina

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  5. So pretty. Like a picture postcard!

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  6. Lovely - looks like an upmarket xmas card ! Very appealing!

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  7. I'm so pleased to see that you can appreciate the beauty of the snow!

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  8. That should be your Christmas Card next year, if you are still there.

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  9. Gorgeous! The lovely home, the snow and lights make for a postcard setting.

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