Pistils Nursery on Mississippi Avenue

 Discovered this wonderful little plant shop on Mississippi Ave. on the east side of the Willamette River.  Today was the first time we explored this up and coming area of Portland.  The rain had stopped and blue sky greeted us as we drove over the bridge. 

The little planters and arrangements are perfect for homes, offices and gifts.  Clever use of materials made me want to buy one of each!  Too bad I can't take plants back to Hawaii.  (Ag laws)


Glass planters/terrariums



Tiny shop but packed with so much to see 

side/back of Pistils

Love the air plants too!  Seems these are pricey no matter where I see them.

Green Thumbs are not passed from generation to generation

I seem to do ok with small dish gardens of succulents.  I guess they are very hardy and can live without much care.

This is my Meyer Lemon tree.  It is one year old and has grown quite a bit.  Acutally stayed alive even though it had it's problems with bugs.  I am  hoping it will grown tall and healthy and bear fruit sooner than later.  But those pesky little black bugs appear from time to time and I  have to spray them with vinegar water and wipe them off the tender your leaves.  Wish us luck     

These are my cucumbers.  And one volunteer tomato plant.  My parents were able to grown a huge garden full of vegetables, but not me, I guess it's not an inherited trait.  I love tomatoes but tomato plants don't love me.  I have tried almost very type available in Hawaii to no avail.  So I'm switching to cucumbers.

Oh, basil does grown well for me.