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Southeast Portland Mini-Tour

A recent HPSO Mini-Tour included four gardens in the Southeast Portland area.  First, Christine Weaver's garden with winding pathways was full of perennials, vines, carnivorous plants and cacti - Next up is Jeanne DeBenedetti Keyes' naturalistic, waterwise garden with a collection of native plants. The back garden is a lush, Chinese-influenced, walled garden - The third garden was Renee Moog's enchanting and whimsical 1/3 acre garden with beautiful plantings enhanced with garden art, including glass bottle walls and floors, and a fantastic water feature - And finally, the Happy Valley garden of Jennifer Buss emphasizes four-season interest, low-maintenance plantings, and some bonsai specimens (unfortunately my phone battery was depleted and I didn't get many photos) -  (Visited August 17, 2025) Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

Peony "Top Brass"

Peony "Top Brass"


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. what a unique peony bloom! so pretty! Fishtail Cottage's Garden party starts up next Thursday May 3rd ~ hope to see you link up! xoxo, tracie

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  2. Beautiful, Phillip!

    I think of your beautiful garden and always wish you the very best!

    gerri XXX

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  3. Stunning! Need to get more peonies...

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  4. An oriental lion! What a fantastic form.

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  5. I always enjoy your gorgeous photographs. You always get the lighting just right.

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