Comments on: A Plant Buying Extravaganza! http://thegerminatrix.com/2009/09/03/a-plant-buying-extravaganza/ by Ivette Soler Sun, 28 Apr 2013 02:17:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Meredith http://thegerminatrix.com/2009/09/03/a-plant-buying-extravaganza/comment-page-1/#comment-1037 Meredith Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:09:33 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=485#comment-1037 I left my cell phone at the nursery one time, but luckily they found it and held onto it for me. And it was an excuse to go back the next day! I'm glad you found your camera and that you had such fun at the nursery! I left my cell phone at the nursery one time, but luckily they found it and held onto it for me. And it was an excuse to go back the next day! I’m glad you found your camera and that you had such fun at the nursery!

]]> By: ricki - sprig to twig http://thegerminatrix.com/2009/09/03/a-plant-buying-extravaganza/comment-page-1/#comment-985 ricki - sprig to twig Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:12:25 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=485#comment-985 Lost camera! I can identify. I get so excited about the plants that I fail to pay attention. On the upside, it often gives me an excuse to revisit the best places to reclaim items left behind. You write about it so entertainingly. Thanks for the great post. Lost camera! I can identify. I get so excited about the plants that I fail to pay attention. On the upside, it often gives me an excuse to revisit the best places to reclaim items left behind. You write about it so entertainingly. Thanks for the great post.

]]> By: Billy Goodnick http://thegerminatrix.com/2009/09/03/a-plant-buying-extravaganza/comment-page-1/#comment-964 Billy Goodnick Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:19:43 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=485#comment-964 I like to spell my name "Billy Goodnick" are you turning beet red yet? I like to spell my name “Billy Goodnick” are you turning beet red yet?

]]> By: germinatrix http://thegerminatrix.com/2009/09/03/a-plant-buying-extravaganza/comment-page-1/#comment-947 germinatrix Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:51:21 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=485#comment-947 Oh, Delphine - I am swooning over your French comment! I am reading it in a French accent. Quel cool! I wish everyone had access to such a great place to buy plants - it really is a treat to be able to hop up to Santa Barbara and come back with plants that I know and love, as well as new plants to try out. I imagine that ALL shopping in France is better than here, so it is a little hard on my fantasy life to hear that it is not so! I am very pleased that you enjoy my little slice of gardening in Southern California, and please comment again! I am always so happy to find a new blog friend to chat with about plants and all things gardening ... and a new French Garden Friend is so CHIC! Merci, Delphine! Laura, when you and I are riding around the aisles at Suncrest, with you driving and me shrieking, pointing, and losing my hat (the Minion has to stop several times because I flip my wig so violently my hat falls off), I want you to remember that YOU INVITED ME! HAhahaha! We will shut that place down! Loree, I KNOW! When I got back home and downloaded my pics I was like "What? WHAT???" I couldn't believe we didn't go back to get pics of the agaves - but even more shocked that I didn't BUY any agaves!!! That shows you what a stat of mind I was in! The only thing that brought me around was a chorizo taco and a vegetarian tamale. Just between you and me, I shopped there before I was a real pro. If you have the cards, you are about 85% there - and you ARE a garden persona! In MY book, that counts. They do have that sign that says "Strictly Wholesale", but I was determined. I'm sure you are just as determined as I was! They don't know they are dealing with an ardent agave maniac! Nothing can get in our way, right? Hi Tendril! Being a serious plant fiend yourself, I know that you are right there with me, freaking out and gasping with delight when you see the beauty around each corner! (and please, never hold any info back - because NOTHING bores me when it has to do with plants or friends - and friends who love plants - well ...). You have a great long weekend, too! And guess what - the plants are already in! The Minion does his work well! Hey Susan - OMG I don't know HOW I would handle not being able to buy anything if I went there for a visit, being from a far different zone! Well, maybe it's the way I felt when I went to Heronswood. I actually sat down and cried over a Sambucus nigra 'Aureus' that I knew would never make it in my garden. I ended up taking it anyway - and it only lasted 2 weeks. Then I cried again. So I am with you - I understand! You can get your fix via me - and I can get my hardy herbaceous perennial fix via you! Hello John - hmmmmm... lets see ... what nurseries in the LA area do I like .... hmmm... ummmmmm... (sigh) (five minutes pass) okay. I'm going to have to write an entire post about this. Thanks for the comment - I'll get right on it - and yes, the San Marcos website is a FANTASTIC resource! I am on that site almost every day! Michelle D! I love that you love San Marcos as much as I do! And yes, they do have their open house once a year - I haven't been in a few years, but Peggy (who manages the place) was telling me all about the plans for the next one - and I am there! I'm glad you let us all know that they are going to be in Sonoma, because the quality of their product is really extraordinary. I know all gardeners will love these plants! OOOLALA Michele, you are singing my song, when you throw the words 'Proteas' and 'Succulents' in the same sentence! I might have to get in my car right now! Always great to hear from you! Oh, Delphine – I am swooning over your French comment! I am reading it in a French accent. Quel cool!
I wish everyone had access to such a great place to buy plants – it really is a treat to be able to hop up to Santa Barbara and come back with plants that I know and love, as well as new plants to try out. I imagine that ALL shopping in France is better than here, so it is a little hard on my fantasy life to hear that it is not so!
I am very pleased that you enjoy my little slice of gardening in Southern California, and please comment again! I am always so happy to find a new blog friend to chat with about plants and all things gardening … and a new French Garden Friend is so CHIC!
Merci, Delphine!

Laura, when you and I are riding around the aisles at Suncrest, with you driving and me shrieking, pointing, and losing my hat (the Minion has to stop several times because I flip my wig so violently my hat falls off), I want you to remember that YOU INVITED ME! HAhahaha! We will shut that place down!

Loree, I KNOW! When I got back home and downloaded my pics I was like “What? WHAT???” I couldn’t believe we didn’t go back to get pics of the agaves – but even more shocked that I didn’t BUY any agaves!!! That shows you what a stat of mind I was in! The only thing that brought me around was a chorizo taco and a vegetarian tamale.
Just between you and me, I shopped there before I was a real pro. If you have the cards, you are about 85% there – and you ARE a garden persona! In MY book, that counts. They do have that sign that says “Strictly Wholesale”, but I was determined. I’m sure you are just as determined as I was! They don’t know they are dealing with an ardent agave maniac! Nothing can get in our way, right?

Hi Tendril! Being a serious plant fiend yourself, I know that you are right there with me, freaking out and gasping with delight when you see the beauty around each corner! (and please, never hold any info back – because NOTHING bores me when it has to do with plants or friends – and friends who love plants – well …). You have a great long weekend, too! And guess what – the plants are already in! The Minion does his work well!

Hey Susan – OMG I don’t know HOW I would handle not being able to buy anything if I went there for a visit, being from a far different zone! Well, maybe it’s the way I felt when I went to Heronswood. I actually sat down and cried over a Sambucus nigra ‘Aureus’ that I knew would never make it in my garden. I ended up taking it anyway – and it only lasted 2 weeks. Then I cried again. So I am with you – I understand! You can get your fix via me – and I can get my hardy herbaceous perennial fix via you!

Hello John – hmmmmm… lets see … what nurseries in the LA area do I like ….
hmmm…
ummmmmm…
(sigh)
(five minutes pass)
okay.
I’m going to have to write an entire post about this.
Thanks for the comment – I’ll get right on it – and yes, the San Marcos website is a FANTASTIC resource! I am on that site almost every day!

Michelle D! I love that you love San Marcos as much as I do!
And yes, they do have their open house once a year – I haven’t been in a few years, but Peggy (who manages the place) was telling me all about the plans for the next one – and I am there!
I’m glad you let us all know that they are going to be in Sonoma, because the quality of their product is really extraordinary. I know all gardeners will love these plants!
OOOLALA Michele, you are singing my song, when you throw the words ‘Proteas’ and ‘Succulents’ in the same sentence! I might have to get in my car right now!
Always great to hear from you!

]]> By: Michelle D. http://thegerminatrix.com/2009/09/03/a-plant-buying-extravaganza/comment-page-1/#comment-942 Michelle D. Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:27:42 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=485#comment-942 Out of all the wholesale nurseries that I have shopped at , and that includes Europe and the UK, San Marcos is my absolute favorite. I use to attend their yearly 2 day open house extravaganza , but I haven't attended one for the past 3 years or so. I wonder if they even have it anymore ??? It is always pure bliss and you never have enough time to see it all and absorb all its wonders. I have read that San Marco's will be at the Late Show Garden event in Sonoma Sept. 12-29 - '09, so that should give some of your Northern California reader something to look forward to. Germi, if you ever make it up to the Monterey Bay area I have a great list of wholesalers that you would enjoy to visit. Several specialize in proteas and succulents. Out of all the wholesale nurseries that I have shopped at , and that includes Europe and the UK, San Marcos is my absolute favorite.

I use to attend their yearly 2 day open house extravaganza , but I haven’t attended one for the past 3 years or so. I wonder if they even have it anymore ???
It is always pure bliss and you never have enough time to see it all and absorb all its wonders.

I have read that San Marco’s will be at the Late Show Garden event in Sonoma Sept. 12-29 – ’09, so that should give some of your Northern California reader something to look forward to.

Germi, if you ever make it up to the Monterey Bay area I have a great list of wholesalers that you would enjoy to visit.
Several specialize in proteas and succulents.

]]> By: John http://thegerminatrix.com/2009/09/03/a-plant-buying-extravaganza/comment-page-1/#comment-941 John Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:51:15 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=485#comment-941 Hello, I would love it if you would post the list of the few retail nurseries around Los Angeles you think are the good ones. Also, people who can't visit San Marcos Growers might want to know what a great resource their website is. Tons of photos and plant info. Hello,

I would love it if you would post the list of the few retail nurseries around Los Angeles you think are the good ones.

Also, people who can’t visit San Marcos Growers might want to know what a great resource their website is. Tons of photos and plant info.

]]> By: Susan aka Miss R http://thegerminatrix.com/2009/09/03/a-plant-buying-extravaganza/comment-page-1/#comment-935 Susan aka Miss R Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:42:44 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=485#comment-935 I got to visit San Marco's Growers with APLD a couple of years ago. It was soooooo FRUSTRATING not enough time and serious zonal denial for me. Oh the exotica, oh the architectural, oh the plants I must must must but can never have. Thanks for giving me a fix. My arm is out for more more more. I got to visit San Marco’s Growers with APLD a couple of years ago. It was soooooo FRUSTRATING not enough time and serious zonal denial for me. Oh the exotica, oh the architectural, oh the plants I must must must but can never have. Thanks for giving me a fix. My arm is out for more more more.

]]> By: Alice Joyce http://thegerminatrix.com/2009/09/03/a-plant-buying-extravaganza/comment-page-1/#comment-934 Alice Joyce Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:40:49 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=485#comment-934 Wowsa....wowsa....WOOT!!! I haven't gone on one of these plant shopping expeditions in a while for a number of reasons (I won't bore you with, Germi) ;~D But OMG, did I ever enjoy riding shotgun, zipping through the aisles at this wholesale destination nursery for seriously addicted hortiholics. FUN FUN FUN way to usher in this long holiday weekend. Don't break your back installing everything, OK?? LOL tendril Wowsa….wowsa….WOOT!!! I haven’t gone on one of these plant shopping expeditions in a while for a number of reasons (I won’t bore you with, Germi) ;~D But OMG, did I ever enjoy riding shotgun, zipping through the aisles at this wholesale destination nursery for seriously addicted hortiholics. FUN FUN FUN way to usher in this long holiday weekend. Don’t break your back installing everything, OK?? LOL tendril

]]> By: Loree / danger garden http://thegerminatrix.com/2009/09/03/a-plant-buying-extravaganza/comment-page-1/#comment-933 Loree / danger garden Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:41:21 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=485#comment-933 But Germi!!!! What about the agaves??? You can't just leave me hanging like that!!!! So I've got to figure out a way into this paradise. I have "business cards" (if you can count a blog as a business). I'm helping a friend with her garden design (although she is more the roses and hydrangeas type), but yes I am only an industry poser...! I want in! Maybe a special note from the Germinatrix would break down the walls of segregation? And I'll promise them I won't try and buy anything (oh the torture!) and just take pretty pictures and write a glowing review! :) Thanks for taking us on a tour behind the green wall, and I'm glad you found your camera so I can look forward to future agave pictures! And I am totally jealous that you can grow Papyrus year 'round!!!! But Germi!!!! What about the agaves??? You can’t just leave me hanging like that!!!! So I’ve got to figure out a way into this paradise. I have “business cards” (if you can count a blog as a business). I’m helping a friend with her garden design (although she is more the roses and hydrangeas type), but yes I am only an industry poser…! I want in! Maybe a special note from the Germinatrix would break down the walls of segregation? And I’ll promise them I won’t try and buy anything (oh the torture!) and just take pretty pictures and write a glowing review! :)

Thanks for taking us on a tour behind the green wall, and I’m glad you found your camera so I can look forward to future agave pictures! And I am totally jealous that you can grow Papyrus year ’round!!!!

]]> By: Laura Livengood Schaub (InterLeafer) http://thegerminatrix.com/2009/09/03/a-plant-buying-extravaganza/comment-page-1/#comment-932 Laura Livengood Schaub (InterLeafer) Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:34:20 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=485#comment-932 Oh Germi, you never fail to crack me up! The drama of the wholesale nursery experience, including a rescue at the end! If you ever make it up here for a visit, I will take you places that will make you squeal AND swoon ten times over (I'll bring the smelling salts) places so big you need a GPS to get back to the sales office. Is it a date? Oh Germi, you never fail to crack me up! The drama of the wholesale nursery experience, including a rescue at the end! If you ever make it up here for a visit, I will take you places that will make you squeal AND swoon ten times over (I’ll bring the smelling salts) places so big you need a GPS to get back to the sales office. Is it a date?

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