On Saturday, we set out on a local nursery and pumpkin patch adventure. Willow Tree is always packed with great plants and interior decor and since it's so close to home, we started the day there.
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I feel grateful to live in a climate where there are so many evergreen and winter blooming plants yet there is a feeling of melancholy at seeing these appear.
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This Agave with no tag was a serious temptation. It's the right size and shape to be 'Sharkskin' but the white markings make me think it's maybe ferdinandi regis. I may have to go back and investigate next weekend.
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Lurking in the back by the tools and fertilizer were these two nearly life-sized reindeer, a reminder that Willow Tree's big Christmas open house is not far off.
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Yucca 'Color Guard' blushing pink. Mine never do this, possibly because they need more sun.
Time to plant pansies and kale for winter interest.
I feel grateful to live in a climate where there are so many evergreen and winter blooming plants yet there is a feeling of melancholy at seeing these appear.
Ledebouria cooperi
Heuchera ‘Red Lightning’ is a favorite as it keeps these amazing colors year round.
Gaulnettya 'Wisley Pearl' is a sweet thing that I've killed twice.
There's still a bit of summer hanging in there.
This Agave with no tag was a serious temptation. It's the right size and shape to be 'Sharkskin' but the white markings make me think it's maybe ferdinandi regis. I may have to go back and investigate next weekend.
Leonotis
Let's step inside and try not to be frightened.
There was even a discount section.
Here I am in the garden with the non gardener offering advice.
Meanwhile, garden pal Alison is cutting back a few things.
Loree is still waiting for the new winter walls of the shade pavilion to be put up.
Glass pumpkins.
So much to see!
I used to decorate for Halloween but now just throw stuff out for autumn.
I love the mixture of old and new in this place and feel right at home here.
Another temptation but where would I put it?
Not what one usually expects to see coming out of an incubator. Hatching a little fright?
Lurking in the back by the tools and fertilizer were these two nearly life-sized reindeer, a reminder that Willow Tree's big Christmas open house is not far off.
My goal for the day was not to bring anything home. So far, so good.