tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post637030866032769175..comments2024-03-28T13:54:16.110-07:00Comments on danger garden: High-summer visit to Cistus Nurserydanger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-48478377764103706642010-09-23T19:19:34.194-07:002010-09-23T19:19:34.194-07:00I cried the first time I went to Cistus. I even a...I cried the first time I went to Cistus. I even asked them if I could have my wedding dinner there.Nicole H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-86085044293035129222010-08-14T07:28:42.419-07:002010-08-14T07:28:42.419-07:00I agree with you except for the last part: Leaving...I agree with you except for the last part: Leaving empty handed. <br /><br />Loved seeing my variegated comfrey on display. My plant is doing well even though it's a thirsty bugger. Hopefully once it's established, not so much. <br /><br />Gee why do they call it 'Bloodspot'? LOL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-35641048983620253702010-08-13T16:12:44.198-07:002010-08-13T16:12:44.198-07:00Yum! I am sated. Loved your instructions for getti...Yum! I am sated. Loved your instructions for getting in the mood. Now can you reveal the secret to taking pictures of white flowers?ricki - sprig to twighttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-80541533869073926762010-08-13T07:28:21.990-07:002010-08-13T07:28:21.990-07:00Linda, glad to hear it! I hope you'll report o...Linda, glad to hear it! I hope you'll report on its progress. What will you do with it over the winter?<br /><br />Laura, Cistus is plant heaven right here in Oregon. I am lucky.<br /><br />Denise, have you ever considered taking over a neighbors yard? I know a couple gardeners who have done just that.<br /><br />Peter, you're planning a trip right?<br /><br />ks, yay! I can't wait to read all about it. You will share your adventure right?<br /><br />Candy, well that doesn't sound pleasant. I hope you are on the mend.<br /><br />Les, the first time I visited I do believe I was there for about 5 hours. My husband was getting worried I would never leave.<br /><br />eeldip, can I take you shopping with me next time? Sounds like you've got great experience.<br /><br />Megan, lots of road trips for you! I can't remember the price of the mangave, but I'm sure they weren't giving it away.<br /><br />Pam, deal! You know I'll be taking you up on that. And I would love to tour you around a few of our nurseries...Cistus be top of the list. We are heading into what they are saying will be our hottest weekend thus far this summer. 95-ish for 6 days!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-63709271956574978802010-08-12T20:09:43.126-07:002010-08-12T20:09:43.126-07:00And there's our Texas sotol at the end! Those ...And there's our Texas sotol at the end! Those grow wild out here, ya know. I love your Cistus and think its succulent section is equal or better than at many of Austin's nurseries, with the exception maybe of The Natural Gardener's. Otherwise Cistus' hot-zone offerings look remarkably like what you'd find at my three fave nurseries in Austin, and if you ever come for a visit I'll take you to them. If I ever make it to Portland I will definitely visit Cistus.<br /><br />And I can only dream of 83 degrees right now. I don't think it gets that cool even at night. You're talking mid- to late October weather for us. Sigh.Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-33479485564495426972010-08-12T19:26:02.040-07:002010-08-12T19:26:02.040-07:00Did you buy me the Mangave :) I found one yesterda...Did you buy me the Mangave :) I found one yesterday, but wasn't willing to part with $19.99 for it yet. We're pretty cheap... One of these days we need to take a road trip north. Cistus looks pretty amazing. We still need to go south though.Meganhttp://faroutflora.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-28094918349267420862010-08-12T13:51:22.052-07:002010-08-12T13:51:22.052-07:00Mahonia eurybracteata ‘Soft Caress’ is a pretty gr...Mahonia eurybracteata ‘Soft Caress’ is a pretty great plant. they have smaller sizes in the back for less money, and as far as mahonias go, its a fast grower. <br /><br />little upset about last winter, but has totally recovered by now. not great in flower, and mine has yet to set fruit.eeldiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241215073913298993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-73199238312840999522010-08-12T04:25:12.210-07:002010-08-12T04:25:12.210-07:00An hour? It looks as if one could get lost there ...An hour? It looks as if one could get lost there for days.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-12962347103699398972010-08-12T02:10:22.631-07:002010-08-12T02:10:22.631-07:00I am seriously drooling here! I am going insane s...I am seriously drooling here! I am going insane sitting in my chair with two ruptured discs when there is so much succulent beauty out there. I am so envious I could Pop! But at least I can enjoy your photos for now!Candice Suter.....Sweetstuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439964856042558664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-61381460366664212582010-08-11T20:51:16.097-07:002010-08-11T20:51:16.097-07:00Oh lordie, you are about 7 days ahead of me with t...Oh lordie, you are about 7 days ahead of me with this visit and it looks like I'm in for a budget buster.kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-24591851972712140412010-08-11T20:01:39.874-07:002010-08-11T20:01:39.874-07:00Oh Loree, You are very lucky to have Cistus so clo...Oh Loree, You are very lucky to have Cistus so close! I love that place, the people, the dogs, the music, and especially the plants! Thanks for sharing your experience with us. It was almost as good as being there! (And way less expensive.)Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-77893252187774548312010-08-11T18:53:39.022-07:002010-08-11T18:53:39.022-07:00I can conjure the scent of eucalypt no problem, an...I can conjure the scent of eucalypt no problem, and put Cesaria Evora on the speakers so got right into the mood for spiky plants. You also took a photo of a favorite plant right before the romneya, the bupleurum. Mahonia 'Soft Caress' is a standout too. So many great plants, so little space...Denisehttp://agrowingobsession.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-16581685993186794572010-08-11T16:36:44.656-07:002010-08-11T16:36:44.656-07:00That shark skin Agave is fantastic! You know all t...That shark skin Agave is fantastic! You know all the cool places to shop!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15152576863110442101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-76997599699707961742010-08-11T16:23:57.042-07:002010-08-11T16:23:57.042-07:00I couldn't resist the Begonia luxurians last t...I couldn't resist the Begonia luxurians last time I visited... the small potLindahttp://whatsitgarden.posterous.comnoreply@blogger.com