On an after-supper walk near our motel in Campbell River, we discovered a gate with a sign; Oyster Bay Plant Works - Open 9 AM. Through the bars, it looked green and inviting. We hurried over right after breakfast the next morning.
Laurie surrounded by beauty.
This quadrant is planted mainly in a variety of rhododendrons and azaleas. Flowering season for these was past, but other plants took up the slack. And the green was soothing after the harsh sunlight of the highway. The paths meander, always hiding what lies ahead, but tantalizing us with glimpses of colour.
Magnolia variety. When the light hits it just right, it looks really blue. The underside of the leaves wears a cinnamon fuzz.
Allium. Notice the bulblets at the base of the flowers.
Stone turtle, on moss and ground cover.
Then we went to look for plants for my deep shade garden at home.
The hosta garden. Deep shade. Garden sheds and office in back.
White lilies, like a flock of butterflies among the rhodos and ferns.
I had a hard time choosing photos; there were too many. Another dozen are in the Flickr Oyster Bay Garden Works set.
And Linda, if you're reading this, the plants made it home, two hot days trip in the car, in perfect condition. I kept them inside the car, with the air conditioning on, and shaded. When we parked, I draped a wet towel over them to keep them cool. They're doing fine in the shade of my garden. Thank you!
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Oh I love epimediums! Mine didn't survive this past winter, so I'm on the lookout for another.
ReplyDeleteMine survived several winters, then died this spring. The new one has been planted where the old one is missing.
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