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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...

Emerging

Camellia 'Donation'
 
 Such an exciting time of year!


Peony




Euphorbia myrsinites








Ribes (Flowering Currant)








Rhododendron 'Blue Baron'



Rhododendron 'Taurus'



Tulip


Leycesteria formosa (Himalayan honeysuckle)



Comfrey







Euonymous albomarginata




Lupine




Peony 'Paula Fay'




Hydrangea 'Snowflake'



Stewartia

 And, my first attempt at bringing mason bees into the garden. It wasn't near as complicated as I thought. I put the cocoons out three days ago and was thrilled to see bees today. My shelter is a bit primitive and the whole tower is crooked but I am happy with it at the moment.




Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Wasn't it a fantastic weekend? I gardened both days and got so much done. Your photos are beautiful.

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  2. You have so much more going on in your garden already Phillip but my peonies are at about the same stage. They are creeping out into the world. The anticipation is invigorating. I want to get out there and start pulling weeds. ... What did I just type??? ha... Love your bee/bug hive. The next thing we know you will have a bee hive and be selling honey.

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  3. You capture a perfect moment perfectly!

    Hooray for the mason bee condo. They will be thanking you for years to come.

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