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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...

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (Portland, Oregon)










































Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Azaleas do make spectacles of themselves in early spring. That first photo is a painting waiting to happen. A beautiful place.

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  2. Gosh, why haven't I ever been there?

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  3. Gorgeous doesn't begin to describe! Portland has some marvelous gardens. Its gentle damp climate is perfect for rhododendrons. Though I have been to Portland several times, I have not seen this particular garden. Definitely will put it on my list!

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  4. Stunning! I hope you continue to fall in love with the pacific northwest as the wonders of the year unfold!

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  5. Absolutely gorgeous, Phillip! Thank you so much for sharing.

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  6. Looks lovely - such intense colors!

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  7. Those photos were practically making me drool! That first one especially, is a knockout!

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  8. You should offer/sell theses photos to the garden as post cards. Nice work!

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