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...
Gorgeous - all the photos. But that first one is stunning. Was there a cost for this tour of seven gardens?
ReplyDeleteThe tickets were $25 which included all the gardens.
ReplyDeleteI'm always collecting info on garden tours - thanks!
DeleteAnother question. Do you know if the money raised was to support the tour itself, or was some of it going to a non-garden related charity. I've seen plenty of both.
DeleteYes, the money goes to scholarships for students in landscape architecture.
DeleteYou have a great eye, Phillip. Your photos are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThe first one was my favorite
ReplyDeleteGlad you did this tour and enjoyed it! I'm jealous of your people-less photos. Going on the pre-tour it was so crowded, and almost impossible to get a good photo.
ReplyDeletePhillip, I have "Snowflake" and will be happy to root you a cutting or 2. :)
ReplyDeleteYou sent me rose cuttings a LONG time ago. I never forgot it and would be happy to return the favor.
Oh wow, that would be great. What a surprise!
DeleteThis is fun to see. I can imagine all the inspiration you took home.
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