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A visit to Chickadee Gardens

I was excited to finally get to see Chickadee Gardens last week. I have followed Tamara's blog  for years. She and her husband garden on 2 acres in Saint Helens, Oregon.  When you look at the map, it appears that St. Helens is directly across the Columbia River and slightly to the north of us. However, there is no convenient bridge to get over to the Oregon side. You must go north to Ridgefield, Washington (about 30 minutes north of our house) and go across there  or travel through Portland and then go north through Scappoose. Either way, it is about a 45 minute drive. I decided to try the Ridgefield route and I was glad I did. Not only did I not have to contend with Portland traffic (it was Rose Parade weekend), I got to see country on the Oregon side that was new to me.  Tamara used to work at the beautiful Joy Creek Nursery (my favorite, but alas they are now closed) and she now works part-time at Cistus Nursery.  She focuses on native plants and sustainabili...
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Japanese Maples

The Japanese Maples got off to a late start this year with their fall color but it was so spectacular while it lasted. Last night a front came through with heavy winds and rain followed by colder temperatures. This morning 90% of that beautiful fall color is on the ground. Winter is coming!







 


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Charlotte WeychanNovember 26, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    More wonderful photos! Looks like winter really is on the way now.

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  2. EveNovember 26, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    Is there a more beautiful tree? I've got the one big one in the yard and two little ones in pots.I haven't yet peeked out to see if there are any leaves left on mine! Yours are fantastic Phillip! Great photos!

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  3. Melissa JoNovember 26, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  4. LonaNovember 26, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    Spectacular pictures! Your maples were so gorgeous this Fall. They are gone too fast.I was greeted with a dusting of white this morning but thankful we did not have what some have gotten. Hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving.

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  5. DNovember 26, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    The color is absolutely spectacular, Phillip.

    Most of our leaves are now on the ground, a few still holding on; interesting that the Sweet Gum still has all its leaves intact.

    Hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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  6. frazzledsugarplummumNovember 26, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    Just beautiful.

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  7. antigonum cajanNovember 27, 2010 at 3:14 AM

    Nice post..There are no Acers in the Caribbean, certainly impressive.

    I would like Dogwood,
    Catalpa or Birch, however..., but it will not happen.

    Until then

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  8. Lisa at GreenbowNovember 27, 2010 at 3:53 AM

    I don't remember seeing a Japanese maple with yellow leaves. Mine are all some hue of red. Pretty photos. My poor JM's stand naked now. Winter is definitely here now.

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  9. LarryNovember 27, 2010 at 4:57 AM

    Hi Philip... the maples are exquisite! I've been taking my chances and have planted nine here over the course of the past year... I have no idea whether they'll manage in this climate but I'll wrap them in burlap as a precaution and hope for the best! L

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  10. DarlaNovember 27, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    The carpet of color is also pretty on the ground if only for a day before the leaves turn brown.

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  11. LesNovember 29, 2010 at 3:51 AM

    Gorgeous photos!

    They were spectacular in this area recently. Now they have fallen, but the pools of red, orange and gold on the ground under the trees are still just as lovely.

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  12. sweetbayNovember 29, 2010 at 3:59 AM

    Fantastic color on those Japanese Maples!

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  13. Tatyana@MySecretGardenNovember 29, 2010 at 6:05 AM

    Fantastic! One of the prettiest trees!

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  14. GailNovember 29, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    This is why we grow Japanese Maples! They are gorgeous ~gail

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  15. scottweberpdxNovember 30, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Glorious, how could anyone NOT like Japanese Maples!

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  16. AnonymousDecember 1, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    Spectacular colors and love the contrast of the dark trunk and building. Exquisitely captured! :-)
    Frances

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  17. still goodDecember 6, 2010 at 2:07 AM

    Stunning. I think fall is my favorite time of year. Re: your leaf blower post, I hate noise of any kind, too.

    See you soon, I hope. I love looking at your pictures.

    Rebecca

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