Red tree- Acer palmatum ‘Butterfly’, Yellow shrub-Aucuba ‘Joy Creek Select’
As October draws to a close, we are winding down and changing gears at the nursery. Our retail area closes at the end of the month so all the displays that Monica so artfully constructed throughout the year are being broken down and put away. The tables, which were bursting with foliage, flowers, and flats of plants, start to open up as things are sold and plants are cut back for winter. With the regular rains, we are no longer watering everyday, so our tasks turn to tidying up and organizing. Our minds feel clearer and we breathe a little easier with everything back in its place.
Acer aconitifolium
This summer was a particularly hot one, so you can almost feel the joy of the plants with each new rainstorm.
Ilex aquifolium ‘Silver Crinkle’ (I think)
I love walking through the garden in the early morning with rain and dew drops still clinging to all the leaves. I notice different plants now, the more subtle ones that may not have the big, beautiful, boasting flowers of summer, but shine in the cool autumn light or stop the show with bright autumn colors. I hope you can find a moment to enjoy the journey towards winter too!
Yellow tipped conifer- Gold variegated Chameacyparus, red shrub center – Itea ‘Henry’s Garnet’, Golden foliage right -Amsonia hubrectii
If there is a particular plant you just have to have over the winter do not fear! You can still order plants from our inventory to be shipped right to your door or you can make an appointment to pick up at the nursery. If there is a particular plant you are interested in that is not currently in stock, we start taking pre-orders in January for spring, just give us a call! Thanks for a great season, see you in March!
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