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...
This winter hasn't been particularly hard on the garden...yet. That holly is gorgeous. I have an Italian Arum but it doesn't have the varigated leaves. It isn't invasive here.
ReplyDeletei love the Arum
ReplyDeleteGreat winter foliage, Phillip. Happy New Year to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteThe holly is quite spectacular! Larry
ReplyDeletePhillip, how's your Winter Daphne doing? I lost one of mine. I need to call Petals and see if they have any.
ReplyDeleteI am glad I am not the only gardener to appreciate O'spring.
ReplyDeleteMerry Late Christmas Phillip! We too are having a nearly summer like end of year and since my year 'begins' early February... yet everything is still alive now, I'm starting to wonder what to do. I mean...the hydrangeas still have all their leaves on them!
ReplyDeleteYour winter photos demonstrate how much attention you put into the design of your garden. How wonderful to have that beauty all year!
ReplyDeleteLove the color of those viburnum leaves!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays, Phillip. I love arum. I've killed it once but maybe I should try again.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get your O'Spring? I have not seen a variegated holly locally but would love one!
ReplyDeleteI like the rosemary!
ReplyDeleteJennifer, I can't remember where I found the holly but I know that it was local. I'll see if I can find it in my gardening journal.
ReplyDeleteLove the color of that viburnum.
ReplyDeleteI just love all your winter foliage! That Viburnum is stunning...love that rich, sultry coloring!
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