Another great part about visiting Chava Nessenbaum and Erron Swanson's garden is that it's a three minute drive from Swanson's Nursery. An afternoon with the Swansons! I'd not visited the nursery at this time of year before and wow, it was packed with great plants. Well, it's June and all. Come and share some of the fun I had there.
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Hey look! That's Begonia 'Gene Daniels' that I first fell in love with at Annie's Annuals but decided it would be too delicate to be squished into my luggage. I found one at Hortlandia last year and it's grown huge and bloomed all winter. It's a gorgeous plant and when the sun shines through those leaves, they resemble stained glass. Go to Swanson's right now and buy one!
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You don't suppose that growth regulators were used by the supplier do you? We've all read so many descriptions of the beauty of short and squat delphiniums right? On the other hand, these have the benefit of most likely not snapping in half in the car on the ride home.
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There are always great combinations planted up at Swanson's. One can buy the finished product or steal the ideas be inspired by the ideas, buy the elements and recreate them at home.
Something for every light situation
and any color preference.
This symphony of succulents in orange and blue was my favorite.
All sorts of veggie starts.
An entire area devoted to tomatoes.
Hey look! That's Begonia 'Gene Daniels' that I first fell in love with at Annie's Annuals but decided it would be too delicate to be squished into my luggage. I found one at Hortlandia last year and it's grown huge and bloomed all winter. It's a gorgeous plant and when the sun shines through those leaves, they resemble stained glass. Go to Swanson's right now and buy one!
You don't suppose that growth regulators were used by the supplier do you? We've all read so many descriptions of the beauty of short and squat delphiniums right? On the other hand, these have the benefit of most likely not snapping in half in the car on the ride home.
Digiplexis 'Illumination Flame' lived for some last winter, not for me or many other gardeners I've chatted with. It's a lovely thing but mine won't be replaced.![]()
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Polygonatum odoratum 'Akajiku' from Harkaway Botanicals, a specialty grower in Canada. I also saw their plants at Wells Medina Nursery recently. Love that red stem!
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What do you think of 'China Blue?' The more saturated blooms of regular betonicifolia, xsheldonii, and lingholm appeal more to me but maybe it would be different in person.
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This would make a beautiful gift. One could enjoy it this way for a year orso and then have the fun of pulling it apart
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That four letter word that every plant addict lives to hear: SALE. Unfortunately, nothing here that I couldn't live without.
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One of my favorite trees (aren't they all?) Quercus dentata pinnatifida or Japanese Emperor Oak with leaves to die for.
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If I could only grow one Stachyurus, it would be 'Joy forever' because of it's exceptionally lovely gold variegated foliage.
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These, on the other hand would work perfectly if only I needed or had space for another pot in my garden.
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Is this what they mean when they talk about "going green?" I have a serious crush on the turquoise shell patterned pots on the right.
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Another serious temptation, Chamaecyperus lawsonia 'Imbric' has the form of a small Weeping Willow tree and it's evergreen. Oh to have more space!
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Especially when this lovely option exists! The description is in the next image.
Gorgeous silver foliage!
Dianthus 'Green Ball' is ideal for green flower lovers.
The path goes on and on.
Sunsprite is one of my favorite yellows. Easy to grow, nice fragrance, bold color.
Sempervivum on steroids!
There's always room for a few more of these!
Lots of gems in the rare and unusual section.
Polygonatum odoratum 'Akajiku' from Harkaway Botanicals, a specialty grower in Canada. I also saw their plants at Wells Medina Nursery recently. Love that red stem!
Disporum sessile 'Island Moon'
What do you think of 'China Blue?' The more saturated blooms of regular betonicifolia, xsheldonii, and lingholm appeal more to me but maybe it would be different in person.
More to explore!
This would make a beautiful gift. One could enjoy it this way for a year orso and then have the fun of pulling it apart
All expensive compost orchids were on sale.
This is great one plant/one pot (as God intended) but in matching pots on a green tray.
That four letter word that every plant addict lives to hear: SALE. Unfortunately, nothing here that I couldn't live without.
Glorious double purple clematis
with a fancy tag,
fancy flowers,
and a fancy $50.00 price tag. Sure is a pretty clematis!
Pseudopanax laetus
One of my favorite trees (aren't they all?) Quercus dentata pinnatifida or Japanese Emperor Oak with leaves to die for.
Schefflera taiwaniana 'Yuan Shan'
Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo' (Floating Clouds Japanese Maple)
If I could only grow one Stachyurus, it would be 'Joy forever' because of it's exceptionally lovely gold variegated foliage.
Try and contain yourself! Pots on sale for 30% off. I wish I could pull off a modern, clean look with cool pots like these.
Alas, I live in a crowded jungle that lacks the negative space to make pots like this sing.
These, on the other hand would work perfectly if only I needed or had space for another pot in my garden.
Red!
Butterflies on pot.
Unusual shape!
Is this what they mean when they talk about "going green?" I have a serious crush on the turquoise shell patterned pots on the right.
Fun s-shaped hanging plant display.
Whoever put these together is a genius. The color echoes are perfect!
Another serious temptation, Chamaecyperus lawsonia 'Imbric' has the form of a small Weeping Willow tree and it's evergreen. Oh to have more space!
No visit to Swanson's is complete without a visit to the indoor pond!
Off to the cafe to get a cool beverage for the ride home. Thanks for joining me for a walk through this wonderful nursery!