Back in February, Seattle's City People's Garden Store re-opened with new owners after having closed, everyone thought permanently, in December. Visiting shortly after the re-opening, (post here) I was impressed with the amount of work that had happened in just a couple of weeks to refill the empty building. Back in June, after touring some gardens in the area, we decided to see how things were going. What a delight to find the nursery once again wearing its summer finery, packed to the gills with great plants and all manner of garden accoutremens.
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The covered area once again an array of lovely vignettes, this one featuring Jose Gonzales, on of the new owners.
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You may remember Jose, who's worked at City People's for years from this YouTube sensation:
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Indoors, there is a greater emphasis on houseplants. There is still some really nice gift ware but plants are the main attraction. This makes complete sense for an urban nursery.
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Tropical waterlily leaf underside.
Twig furniture is back.
The covered area once again an array of lovely vignettes, this one featuring Jose Gonzales, on of the new owners.
You may remember Jose, who's worked at City People's for years from this YouTube sensation:
Indoors, there is a greater emphasis on houseplants. There is still some really nice gift ware but plants are the main attraction. This makes complete sense for an urban nursery.
A chorus of mother-in-law's tongues (Sansevieria.)
Looks like Alison and Jose have successfully brought back the magic of this place.
May you find new magic in the wonder that is your garden this weekend or at least keep cool.