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Study Weekend Garden Tours - Southeast & North Portland - pt. 1

Despite all the work and hoopla of preparing for our open garden on Monday, I did manage to steal away on Friday and Saturday to visit the gardens in Portland. There were six gardens on Friday, located in the Southeast and North Portland neighborhoods.  Beginning with the first three - Jenn Ferrante garden - Cool and calming, an oasis of serenity with pinks and blues and touches of chartreuse. And a majestic weeping beech. Peter Eastman and Dayrol Griffin garden - another colorful oasis with many tropical touches and a well-executed street border planting. Anne Davis & Miles McCoy garden - This small garden packs quite a punch with borders, potted plants and artistic touches. Check out that pathway! More to come... Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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Plume Poppy

Plume Poppy (Macleaya cordata) - one of the few bright spots in the drab late July garden.



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Lisa at GreenbowJuly 25, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    What lovely foliage. A bright spot indeed.

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  2. LesJuly 25, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    I love my plume poppy, but do not trust it.

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  3. RandyJuly 25, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    That's cool foliage! Drab is a good way to describe my garden right now, but I don't see how that term could ever apply to yours!

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  4. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)July 25, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Phillip the plume poppy always does well for you. Nice colour to the foliage.

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  5. C. C.July 25, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Philip, do you have this in shade? I love the blue color.

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  6. Janet, The Queen of SeafordJuly 25, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Really neat foliage, love how it spills into the yard.

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  7. Phillip OliverJuly 25, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Les, it does get out of hand sometimes but it is easy to pull up.

    C.C., it is in partial shade (just a few hours sun).

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  8. Gardener on Sherlock StreetJuly 25, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    What a pretty plant. Like lace in the garden.

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  9. PattyJuly 25, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Many MANY years ago, I received a plume poppy in a trade with someone in the east. This was done through GardenWeb.com. She warned me it could be invasive, and she begged me not to curse her because of this. Eventually I did poison it because it was taking over the bed where it was growing. That was long ago and it has popped up again after being gone for so long. I really love the plant because of the bicolor foliage, so I might have to start it in an area of the yard where it won't matter.

    For anyone interested, you can still swap plants through GardenWEb, either by mail or at one of many plant swaps throughout each state.

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  10. Rosedale GardenJuly 26, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    I was given an autumn clematis by a friend. Later I read in Southern Living that if you wanted to get even with someone,give them this plant. If you want to keep them as a friend, don't give it to them. I went back to work the next day and told her what I read. we're still friends.

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  11. ChristineAugust 4, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Do the deer like it? I love the foliage.

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