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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...
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Revisiting Laura Scott's Garden


A mini-tour of four gardens on the west side of Vancouver took place this past Saturday. I had visited all of the gardens before but it was fun to see them again and with a friend who is new to garden touring.

Our first stop was Laura Scott's beautiful garden which is full of color and artful vignettes. I previously saw her garden two years ago.

I am mesmerized by the bark on this tree and the planting around it is perfect.

Planted on one side is Rose Campion (Silene coronaria)

Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis fruiticosa) surrounds the back of a fantastic statue.


The vegetable garden is so much fun!







That is the rose 'Vielchenblau' (or that's my guess) in the back.

This is a more wooded area over to the side of the main gardens. An azalea is blooming on the right of the arch.

The pink flowering plant on the left is a pink variety of Bowman's Root (Gillenia trifoliata), highly coveted by yours truly. And I'm excited to say that I just obtained a piece today from a friend. Laura's plants are so robust!

Just perfection



Thanks Laura for opening your garden again. It just gets better!

The other three gardens (Vicki Green, Ruth Clark and Gregg Andrews) will be in upcoming posts.

Next Saturday, there will be a tour of four more gardens, this time on the east side of Vancouver. I think I've only seen one of those so I'm excited and hope to go.

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Kris PetersonJune 18, 2024 at 9:41 AM

    It's a beautifully curated garden. You're lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the country, Phillip.

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  2. Ardith FergusonJune 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM

    Thanks for sharing these photos of the garden you visited.

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    1. Phillip OliverJune 19, 2024 at 7:06 AM

      You are welcome Ardith. There are more to come.

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  4. LauraJune 18, 2024 at 7:59 PM

    Thanks for the lovely photos and kind words, Phillip. It was great seeing you on Saturday.

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    1. Phillip OliverJune 19, 2024 at 7:05 AM

      You're welcome - thanks for opening and it was great seeing you as well.

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  5. tz_gardenJune 20, 2024 at 11:42 AM

    What a glorious garden, she is very talented. Beautiful!

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