Friday, October 19, 2018

Cornell Farm, on a perfect October day...

With our stretch of dreamy October weather — blue skies and temperatures in the 70's — I decided a quick nursery field-trip was in order and I headed over to Cornell Farm.

I carried one of these Woodwardia unigemmata around with me for awhile. I eventually put it back, and I'm still wondering if that was the right choice. There's a metal planter next to our A/C unit with a Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' in it, it's gradually gotten shaded out and I thought this would be a nice alternative.

Look, my people! plants!

Spikes, happy in the sun.

I might need to replicate this combo in my garden, the Sedum color certainly accentuates the colorful spikes.

I hadn't previously noticed the Agaves planted in the ground, maybe they're new?

Although the state of this poor Dyckia doesn't say new. Somebody weed that poor thing!

Maybe they're afraid to get to close, since this guy is lurking nearby.

Hebe 'Grethe', that's a new one to me.

The tag says Zone 8, but I couldn't help but think of the local adage that only the small leaf Hebes are truly hardy here.

'Tis ornamental cabbage and kale season, and no, I haven't bought a single one, nor do I plan to.

The nursery was awash in Leonotis leonurus, I wonder if they ordered them in blooming?

Hmmm, very interesting. Calluna vulgaris Skyline Sydney...the chartreuse sibling to Calluna vulgaris Skyline Stockholm, which I've recently bought a few of. Two of these came home with me...

In case you were wondering, there were Mums, a lot of them.

And these guys! This nursery is the first place I ever saw skeleton flamingos. Being a lover of the pink plastic flamingos I immediately loved this version.

And who could say no to a tall container arrangement with a flamingo skeleton at the top!?

Out back it's like summer was still in full force...

Love this! I remember it from last summer (?), it just keeps getting better.

I actually had this Graptosedum 'Vera Higgins' in my basket, ready to purchase, before I asked myself what the hell I was thinking. It's October! Don't you already have enough non-hardy succulents to overwinter?

Ditto for the Sedum carnicolor...

Nope. didn't even pick this one up. See, I was learning!

That's fun! And could be yours, for $145...

I was so excited to see a name on this Opuntia, since mine has been untraceable. Sadly when I looked up Opuntia senilis, I was told it was an unresolved name...

I've walked under that grape arbor countless times, but this is the first time I've ever really noticed it.

And there were grapes!

The "old homestead" has become a cafe, which I'm sure has increased the nursery traffic significantly.

Okay, time to head in and pay for my pair of Calluna vulgaris Skyline Sydney...

Weather Diary, Oct 18: Hi 72, Low 41/ Precip 0

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18 comments:

  1. Beautiful nursery. I would love to be able to grow that Woodwardia. Another stunning fern that’s not hardy here.

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    1. I've heard it's a little iffy here in a bad winter...which was part of my decision process not to buy, since it would be going in a container.

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  2. Beautiful autumn day--it comes across in your photos. Pretty fern--would be a nice replacement for 'Color Guard'. The skeleton Flamingo is great! So clever.

    No one in their right mind would weed a Dyckia without demanding combat pay and a standby EMT.

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    1. I was picturing heavy gloves and long tweezers, although a standby EMT id not a bad idea.

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  3. Fun place. We had brunch there one day and it was quite pleasant.
    rickii

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    1. I've never even looked at the cafe menu!

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  4. So I'm on the Calluna bandwagon too...let me know how those you purchased turn out. And wha?? You didn't go for the ornamental cabbage? ;)

    Also, I have that Woodwardia and it's taking a while to really do its "thang"....but other people love them. Good tour, thanks Loree.

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    1. I have a could of the Woodwardia and love them...the new growth...wowsa!

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  5. I love the dried flowers on the scarecrow's bride, I could do that with the wire mannequin frame I have. Love the skeleton flamingos. I need a few more zombie flamingos, but it looks like I'm going to have to order them online, my originals came from the Spirit Halloween store, but they haven't carried them at all for the last couple of years.

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    1. You should definitely make your own scarecrow's bride, how fabulous it would be!

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  6. So I'm feeling like I need to pay a visit to Cornell Farm the next time I head to the PNW. Study Weekend is the goal.

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    1. It has a reputation for being a little on the pricey side, and a few things are, but it's a great nursery!

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  7. That Woodwardia would look fabulous in your garden! Nice to see so many spiky plants & a name for that fuzzy opuntia. I have one too and it only had a common name on it. Fab flamingos. I love that old house, now cafe! Looks like a perfect day to visit Connell Farm!

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    1. Only thing that would have made it better was if you were there with me!

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  8. I don't remember seeing this nursery in earlier posts - it looks fabulous. I think your definitely need the fern. The skeleton flamingos are fun but I found the scarecrow's bride a little disturbing - where did she lose her head?

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  9. I have never been there. Wow, that's actually a very cool nursery with a nice selection of succulents and waterwise plants. I'll keep this one in mind to visit. Great write up!

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    1. Thanks Jenni, it's a fun place to visit.

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