Clark County Mini-Tour
It is a rare rainy day here in August (or more accurately, a wet, drizzly day). That means a break from watering and a good chance to catch up on blogging and other computer-related tasks. Before I continue with my England tour highlights, I wanted to share photos from this past Sunday's mini-tour of four gardens here in Clark County (an event sponsored by HPSO - Hardy Plant Society of Oregon). I saw three of the gardens on Sunday. I had already visited the fourth one, Lynne Heidsiek's native habitat garden, when she was part of the Study Weekend tour that we were on. Our first stop was the marvelous shade garden of Margaret Stapenhorst. A bluestone patio is surrounded by towering mature trees that shade a woodland garden. There was a fern table and a moss garden, as well as garden art by Steve Farris. Loved, loved the waterfall. This is what I'd like to do in our front garden, but I don't know if we have the room. Just a few streets over is the garden of Eloise and Bo...
maybe we can have a virtual tour the day after your garden tour :) I would love to see a video of your property!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and don't worry about the tour. Everything will fall into place and be stunning...
ReplyDeleteLove the flowering trees...I have dogwood and bradfords and they are starting show signs of wakening...finally...everything seems to be late..not sure if these are on time or not...
ReplyDeleteJen, that is something I should do. I just need to figure out how!
ReplyDeleteI thought you ususally did you tours in May when the roses were in full bloom?
ReplyDeleteRandy, this is a tour arranged by the Master Gardeners. They set the date to coincide with the state MG conference that is being held here in Florence. I would prefer a later date and usually recommend late April - May when I invite people to come.
ReplyDeleteFunny weather man. Talk about panic... Phillip, your garden is always a beautiful inspiration and the tour attendees will be blown away!
ReplyDeletepicture doesnt do it justice !lovely!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful. You don't have to worry about your garden. There is so many wonderful plants no one will notice the few weeds that might escape your notice. Happy spring.
ReplyDeletePhillip, I wish I lived near you, I'd come help weed! Your garden is so lovely and I know everyone on the tour is going to love it too.
ReplyDeleteGotta love April Fool's Day, right? The Yoshino is lovely, they are blooming here too.
ReplyDeleteI am wishing the best of wishes for your garden tour. Of course, the garden will be fab. You are an artist Phillip. Good luck. I'm having a wedding in mine in September. This has spurred me on to try and make an even prettier garden this year.~~Dee
ReplyDeleteI am wishing the best of wishes for your garden tour. Of course, the garden will be fab. You are an artist Phillip. Good luck. I'm having a wedding in mine in September. This has spurred me on to try and make an even prettier garden this year.~~Dee
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scene with the bench under your blooming trees! Jeannine
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