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...
You sure have a way with Dogwood 'Wolf eyes'. I first noticed it in your Alabama garden and fell hard for it! Wish I had room for one of those beauties.
ReplyDeleteFortunate for you and your garden visitors that the rain held back on Saturday. You and Michale look happy and proud of your garden, as you should be.
Chavli
Such a beautiful display, Phillip. Your hard work did the trick! You look happy to me ;)
ReplyDeleteWoah! Your garden is just perfection, I'm glad the weather cooperated. Clematis 'Proteus' is especially ruffly, I like that. 'Wolf Eyes' is so glorious, I can't even believe it's real. Your garden is beautiful and lush, I think you both look happy in the picture. I'm sure exhausted, too!
ReplyDeleteWow, your garden looks amazing. That's a great photo of you and Michael as well. I'm glad Saturday's event went well. Having just moved here from Colorado I have much to learn from you and fellow gardeners. This is such a beautiful city and I can't wait to get my hands in the soil.
ReplyDeleteI was so sorry to miss your open garden....it looks beautiful, you two! Debbie
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