We discovered another treasure hidden in the town of Vista. I am in love with Pearson's whose motto is, "plant... grow... harvest... beautify... attract".
We learned of this Destination Nursery when it was mentioned as a 'Staff Pick' in last month's Westways magazine. We were not disappointed even though Spring is when it really shines.
My favorite plant, by far, was the Asclepias physocarpa or the Family Jewels Tree. I loved this description, "Garden hilarity abounds when you plant this living naughty joke! A SUPER EASY tree-like milkweed from South Africa that grows fast enough to host Monarch caterpillars its first year. In early Summer it forms small mauve and white star-shaped flowers in pendulous clusters that make way for an abundance of 2.5-3” hairy green “family jewels” shaped seed pods with a reddish blush. Gorgeous in bouquets ($30 a stem at high-end florists) or made into the world’s raciest “fruit bowl”. To 6’ high and wide. Self sows." Right?
The owner gave us an extensive tutorial on this unique plant. It was fascinating watching the Monarch larva (caterpillar) devouring the milkweed leaves. It made us happy to see! This tree is on my Spring shopping list.Nature's eye candy was abundant.There were thousands of plant stakes just waiting until after winter. Somehow they signaled hope. There is something very encouraging about a nursery with the promise of renewal and growth.This plant, also on my shopping list, got the award for the best fragrance. Oh my gosh.Pearson's also sells Good Bugs. If you have never released a bucket of ladybugs upon an aphid covered rose bush, you are missing out. So dang cool.It seems the simplest of outings brings us the greatest of joys. For a brief moment, we were transported. Oh, so good for the soul."All my life through, the new sights of Nature
made me rejoice like a child."
-Marie Curie
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