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...
Looks very lush, and lovely fall colors!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you got to visit--and that you found & enjoyed this free! gem.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a place. It has great views and I love that bench with the wisteria (?) hanging over it. Great picture of the weary travelers.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Isn't it sad folks had rather go to a noisy amuzement park than a beautiful garden with history!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of those places in Portland that I keep meaning to visit but haven't yet. Your gorgeous pictures are giving me even more reasons to see it!
ReplyDeleteThere are some eye popping fall colors there. I love the views over the water.
ReplyDeleteSo many great photos.
ReplyDeleteI think my favorite is the one half-way down of the bench in deep shade. Do you know what plants are providing that shade?
Nice finale photo of the two tired travelers. Hope you are both well-rested now and recovered from your adventures!
These, and all of your Portland photos, make me want to book a flight now!
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