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More South Portland Study Weekend Gardens, pt. 2

The last three gardens on last Saturday's tour included a large shade garden, a tropical oasis and an Asian-inspired retreat. First, the Hilderbrand garden in Oregon City. This garden is set in a grove of Douglas Fir trees and has paved pathways that meander through plantings of dogwoods, hydrangeas, viburnums, kalmias and other shade-loving plants.  The garden of Michael Hicks and Megan Big John is a quarter-acre plot in West Linn. This garden is packed with plantings of tropical plants with big beautiful leaves and vibrant pops of color. Helena Wagner's "4 Seasons Garden" is a garden that I have visited in the past. It features an Asian-inspired theme with beautifully placed plants, with nice colors and contrasts. Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

Many thanks....

I was so surprised and excited to hear last night that my photo was selected as the winner of the Gardening Gone Wild Photo Contest for September! There were so many great entries (visit the GGW blog to see more) - well I'm just flabbergasted. Thanks so much for their site for having this contest, to High Country Gardens for the prize and for all the nice comments I've received.

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  1. Phillip, it was a well deserved win! Congrats to you. gail

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  2. I for one was not surprised. Congrats at being the chosen.

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  3. Not surprising at all. It was my favorite among some other great shots. Outstanding photo.

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  4. It's a great photo Phillip, simple as that!

    I've recently bought a Lumix G1, eventually I'll get to understand it but have to say I'm pleased with it thus far.

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  5. Your photo was fantastic. Congratulations.
    Marnie

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  6. Congratulations!!!! Your photo is beyond outstanding and you deserve the prize.

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  7. It's a beautiful photo, Phillip. Congrats on the win, and enjoy those grasses from High Country!

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  8. Congratulations Phillip! The photo is a masterpiece.

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  9. Congratulations, Phillip ... you have a great eye ... keep up the great work!

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  10. Congratulations. I always love your photography.

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  11. I hadn't seen them all until I looked at the post of the results. This one is my favorite of them all, too.

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  12. Congratulations! I can't wait to see how those new grasses do in your care.

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  13. Wow...fantastic photo... a real winner...congratulations.....
    /Martin

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  14. Congratulations! That's a fantastic photo.

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  15. Absolutely stunning! You so deserved to win!!! Congrats!

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  16. Congratulations! Not a big surprise. The photo was spectacular.

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  17. Ditto! To all above... that is a real gem! And you Phillip ... a most deserving first place... Enjoy your winnings! Thanks for inspiring us all. Carol

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