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...
He really captures the lushness. The textures and colors foil each other so well. I was curious about the perspective of the graveled area; it surprised me that he didn’t zoom in more, as this is a blank area. I’m no photog, tho. These are magazine worthy.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, Phillip. Interesting how others often see different things than we do.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. Your garden would be lovely no matter who was taking the pictures but David has a great eye and used it well. My views of my garden are usually filtered by all the things that need to be done. If I can step away from that and enjoy it for what it is at that moment, it always shifts everything and sometimes even takes my breath away. Thanks for sharing these beautiful views.
ReplyDeleteYour garden looks lovely from any angle, Phillip. The sixth photo offers an intriguing view I don't think I've seen before. however.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have recognized it as your garden! Except for the purple wall... Totally different perspective, just as gorgeous though!
ReplyDeleteChavli
Beautiful no matter how you look at it. I do agree that others look at our gardens different and it is fun to see it in photos their way.
ReplyDeleteDavid is an excellent photographer, and you are an excellent gardener!
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