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...
ReplyDeleteEvery single one of those roses is a jewel, Phillip. I've given up on most of my roses - I just don't have enough water to keep them happy. You got an unseasonal downpour and we got 0.02/inch of drizzle but then we don't usually get a drop of rain between April and October so I shouldn't complain, especially as our temperatures are also cooler than normal for this time of year.
Kris, well in reality, just 1/2 inch but still very grateful. This time of year, there usually isn't any at all.
DeleteSo gorgeous. Now you're making me want to add roses. You sure know how to curate a garden. Aren't we lucky to have you amongst Pacific Northwest gardening nerds. Inspiring, always. Cheers
ReplyDeleteThanks Patricia - to answer your question - YES - and to be away from the heat and tornadoes, even better.
DeleteWOW! So many gorgeous roses, they are loving your up & down weather. 'Lady Emma Hamilton' is so lovely, is it scented?
ReplyDeleteYes it is - as a matter of fact, it is our favorite scented David Austin rose.
DeleteOh, Phillip, they are all so beautiful, and we have truly had crazy weather this year. Debbie Crockett
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