Wednesday Walking 'Round Watson's

It's always fun to take a stroll through Watson's to see what's happening (See previous posts here.) but at this time of year, there's an extra incentive.

 

Tempting but might not make it through the winter.

Heucheras always look gorgeous at the nursery and for a year or two in my garden but then they demand to be divided or they peter out.

Miscanthus 'Gold Bar' is looking very handsome.

Carex 'Banana Boat'  does not like to dry out nor does it like too much sun.  Evenly moist soil or it starts turning brown and pouts for the rest of the season.  Fortunately it will come back looking pristine the next year. 

Every nursery needs a cat with his own cart.

Watson's is always impeccably clean, tidy, and full of beautiful plants. 

Got a chuckle from this fountain.  The water builds up behind the beaks and then they open individually, the water comes out and the beak audibly snaps shut.  It's like the crows are having a conversation with each other.

 

Gearing up of autumn.

Watson's has become more and more a 'ladies who lunch' nursery with their nice café, extensive giftware selection, decor, candles, soaps,  full line of greeting cards and now... handbags and accessories.  One stop shopping!   This isn't a criticism, just an observation and bless their hearts, they keep getting interesting outdoor plants all through the winter.

In case you don't want to make your own peace pole... Is there a bit of irony here?

 

 Orange and black just in time for Halloween!

 

What a lovely way to spend an afternoon.  I even got some great plants at the sale, mostly grasses but also got a few pansies to throw in the one tiny space in my garden devoted to annuals.  They'll bloom through the winter providing some welcome color during the grey months.

 

Do you do much autumn plant shopping?