This sign announces you've arrived...
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And the monster Echium plantings on the opposite side of the drive reinforce the notion this is not an ordinary nursery...
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Those of you that know of DIG, on Vashon Island, probably also know the owners, Sylvia and Ross, have put the nursery and house (on the property) up for sale. As of this writing it's still on the market, awaiting the right owner. Even if the perfect person takes ownership it won't be the same place in the future though, how could it be? The creative duo behind this place are one of a kind!
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That's why I had to visit, to fill up my imagination with the magic, one last time. Of course that's not to say whoever carries it forward won't have an equally marvelous sense of style, but it won't be this...
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And these two (Sophie and Winston) won't be here!
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Inside the Greenhaus (both a dry and warm area for the nursery, and an events space)...my love affair with Abutilon continues. Maybe this winter will temper that with tragedy in my garden, maybe not...
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These look kokedama ready, thinking back to the marvelous examples of kokedama available at the DIG booth during the 2016 NW Flower and Garden Show.
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And hey, good news...DIG will be at the 2017 show! They've committed and are making good on it. I am thrilled. Their booth is always a stand-out and I hate to think of the NWFG Show without them...
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Looking at this display was the first time I really coveted the Esther Pots. Visiting DIG does that to you.
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Okay, done in the Greenhaus and heading back outside...
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Cordyline 'Electric Flash', I think...
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Numbers and letters, waiting to be planted up with succulents.
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Pyrrosia hastata, I was just talking with a friend about how this plant really shines in containers, and can get lost in the landscape.
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This design still thrills me, both the 3-tier planter and the roof tank...
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But this! This will always be the "water feature" upon which other water features will be judged.
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I want to have it air-dropped into my garden. That could happen, right?
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The surrounding plants help set the mood.
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The backside of Sophie and Winston's lair.
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Lots of rust...
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(and fungi!)
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Shiny metal too...(and rocks, don't forget the rocks)...
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My Melianthus major 'Antonow's Blue' wasn't as strong this year. Maybe it's just getting old and tired? I think maybe next year I'll dig and replace it with 'Purple Haze'.
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Speaking of purple!!! Yucca aloifolia ‘Blue Boy'... perfection...
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These two! They were staring at Sylvia, transfixed.
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So what did I come away with?
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I've had a crush on the Steel Life Mod Dish for quite some time and I'm thrilled to finally have one. Sylvia made me an incredible "deal" that I couldn't refuse!
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I purchased a few of these years ago and use them for random succulent plant-ups. I was glad to find a couple more!
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Finally this Pyrrosia lingua 'Eboshi'...the curled leaves expose the tawny undersides perfectly.
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Thank you Sylvia and Ross for sharing your inspirational vision with us and good luck with your future endeavors! If you'd like to read a little more about DIG here's a great story from the Vashon Beachcomber. And another from Curbed, with info on purchasing the property!
All material © 2009-2016 by Loree Bohl for danger garden. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited and just plain rude.
And the monster Echium plantings on the opposite side of the drive reinforce the notion this is not an ordinary nursery...
Those of you that know of DIG, on Vashon Island, probably also know the owners, Sylvia and Ross, have put the nursery and house (on the property) up for sale. As of this writing it's still on the market, awaiting the right owner. Even if the perfect person takes ownership it won't be the same place in the future though, how could it be? The creative duo behind this place are one of a kind!
That's why I had to visit, to fill up my imagination with the magic, one last time. Of course that's not to say whoever carries it forward won't have an equally marvelous sense of style, but it won't be this...
And these two (Sophie and Winston) won't be here!
Inside the Greenhaus (both a dry and warm area for the nursery, and an events space)...my love affair with Abutilon continues. Maybe this winter will temper that with tragedy in my garden, maybe not...
These look kokedama ready, thinking back to the marvelous examples of kokedama available at the DIG booth during the 2016 NW Flower and Garden Show.
And hey, good news...DIG will be at the 2017 show! They've committed and are making good on it. I am thrilled. Their booth is always a stand-out and I hate to think of the NWFG Show without them...
Looking at this display was the first time I really coveted the Esther Pots. Visiting DIG does that to you.
Okay, done in the Greenhaus and heading back outside...
Cordyline 'Electric Flash', I think...
Numbers and letters, waiting to be planted up with succulents.
Pyrrosia hastata, I was just talking with a friend about how this plant really shines in containers, and can get lost in the landscape.
This design still thrills me, both the 3-tier planter and the roof tank...
But this! This will always be the "water feature" upon which other water features will be judged.
I want to have it air-dropped into my garden. That could happen, right?
The surrounding plants help set the mood.
The backside of Sophie and Winston's lair.
Lots of rust...
(and fungi!)
Shiny metal too...(and rocks, don't forget the rocks)...
My Melianthus major 'Antonow's Blue' wasn't as strong this year. Maybe it's just getting old and tired? I think maybe next year I'll dig and replace it with 'Purple Haze'.
Speaking of purple!!! Yucca aloifolia ‘Blue Boy'... perfection...
These two! They were staring at Sylvia, transfixed.
So what did I come away with?
I've had a crush on the Steel Life Mod Dish for quite some time and I'm thrilled to finally have one. Sylvia made me an incredible "deal" that I couldn't refuse!
I purchased a few of these years ago and use them for random succulent plant-ups. I was glad to find a couple more!
Finally this Pyrrosia lingua 'Eboshi'...the curled leaves expose the tawny undersides perfectly.
Thank you Sylvia and Ross for sharing your inspirational vision with us and good luck with your future endeavors! If you'd like to read a little more about DIG here's a great story from the Vashon Beachcomber. And another from Curbed, with info on purchasing the property!
All material © 2009-2016 by Loree Bohl for danger garden. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited and just plain rude.