Even if you're feeling a bit like Scrooge this year a trip to the famous nursery and shops of Rogers Gardens in Corona Del Mar warm your heart. This is not just any nursery...it is 7 acres of botanical beauty and at Christmas time they deck out the entire site with ornaments and gifts for all ages and interests
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The trees are so packed with ornaments you can barely see the green. At the base of each tree are baskets filled with the items of each theme for purchase
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I especially liked this tree called Bohemian Bourgeois. It was sitting in a bright red chinois pot atop a painted cabinet with lots of blues and golds
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They sell an amazing variety of orchids and interior plants. I loved this table made from reclaimed wood with the vintage roof cupola as a center piece
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More gifts and gardening supplies. This collection of fun birdhouses was really great
The selection of forced bulbs and poinsettia was just beautiful. They also have a floral studio where you can have them create a custom center piece in your own pot or basket. I have an old butter churn that I am going to have them do for me, which I will share later
This is the vegetable/herb garden area. So many fun and different things to plant this time of year! Notice the hanging herb baskets in the background.
Succulents have also become a specialty for Rogers. They have an annual contest for the most creative water-wise garden for local gardeners
The hanging baskets have been a signature for the last 20 years or more and they are still a favorite of mine. This is really a great gift to give any time of year and the baskets last a very long time as well
Here is my purchase, from this trip. The wreath is fresh eucalyptus and the little pots are paper whites. I left feeling very inspired and what a great way to spend and hour. If you would like more info or directions here's a link to Rogers Gardens
best to all ~*~kelley
These trees are really spectacular, Kelley! I would be there all day! What a gorgeous nursery. :)
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ReplyDeleteWho doesn't love Rogers Gardens. They are the best. The trees are spectacular. Thanks for sharing the pics. Love that blue and white tree,too.
~janet
* AMAAAZING!!!~~~ I went to their site JUST THE OTHER DAY!!! (I get "homesick" sometimes, & I remember back when it was so much smaller than it is today!)~~~
ReplyDeleteI'm w/ you, & would encourage ANYONE to visit there, ANY time they can~~~~ it's a paradise of dreams, & when, sadly, it's time to leave, one will arrive HOME with beauuuutiful, everlasting memories!!! (Can't believe you were only there an HOUR!!! It was almost an all-day thing for me & my Sis, at least til it was time for "Happy Hour", overlooking the water!!!)~~~
Blessings this Christmas,
Linda in AZ *
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Looks like a beautiful garden center!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the reclaimed garden table and chairs with the great cupola centerpiece....
thanks for sharing great trees/centerpieces, etc!
Have a great Sunday,
Jeanette from Austin
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what a terrific place - we have place here in MA "mahoney's garden center" I like to go and walk the barns of Poinsettia - just as far as the eye can see!
ReplyDeleteI also noticed that I have one of the windchimes in your pictures and in fact a california relation had given it to us a wedding gift. I love it! I would love that place.
What a beautiful place...so inspiring.
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