I made a brief stop today at
Salsbery Brothers Garden center and what a treat it was; I wish I'd had more time to browse. I have been to several local nurseries before, but frankly, I just haven't been that impressed. We purchased almost four thousand dollars worth of trees from one and we readily admit it was a waste of money. The trees were not very healthy and we're still not sure after three years if they are going to live. Several of them have died, including two Colorado Blue Spruces, one of which was the replacement for the first that died. I am also a budget gardener. I need so much in the way of landscaping, that I have to be very careful. So I usually shop at box stores for my flowers and shrubs, only going to local nurseries for trees and special perennials. But this place could make me a "nursery snob" too, (I wish I could remember whose blog I read that used this term).
This place was lovely and there
was a difference in the quality of plants, in fact, there was no comparison. I was asked several times if I needed help, and the people who asked were smiling and eager to be of assistance. I wanted to take more pictures but my camera didn't work. It wasn't until I got into the car to leave that I noticed my battery door hadn't snapped closed. I closed it and took these four shots from the car on the way out.
This is at the entrance.
This house must be where the offices are located. I'm very glad that I discovered this lovely place. I didn't buy anything today, but I will definitely be going back soon.
I made a brief stop today at Salsbery Brothers Garden center and what a treat it was; I wish I'd had more time to browse. I have been to several local nurseries before, but frankly, I just haven't been that impressed. We purchased almost four thousand dollars worth of trees from one and we readily admit it was a waste of money. The trees were not very healthy and we're still not sure after three years if they are going to live. Several of them have died, including two Colorado Blue Spruces, one of which was the replacement for the first that died. I am also a budget gardener. I need so much in the way of landscaping, that I have to be very careful. So I usually shop at box stores for my flowers and shrubs, only going to local nurseries for trees and special perennials. But this place could make me a "nursery snob" too, (I wish I could remember whose blog I read that used this term).
This place was lovely and there was a difference in the quality of plants, in fact, there was no comparison. I was asked several times if I needed help, and the people who asked were smiling and eager to be of assistance. I wanted to take more pictures but my camera didn't work. It wasn't until I got into the car to leave that I noticed my battery door hadn't snapped closed. I closed it and took these four shots from the car on the way out.
This is at the entrance.
This house must be where the offices are located. I'm very glad that I discovered this lovely place. I didn't buy anything today, but I will definitely be going back soon.