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...
Phillip,
ReplyDeleteWhat is the difference between a Cucumber Magnolia and a Cowcumber Magnolia?
Randy I have no idea. I've only heard of the cucumber!
ReplyDeleteWell done Phillip! Your post beautifully illustrates this jaw dropping landscape!! I'll post a link on her blog! Thank you both for coming and spending the better part of the day with us!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a beautiful garden. Lots of yummy color and texture.
ReplyDeleteWhat a marvelous garden... I'm overwhelmed! And the Japanese maples... spectacular!
ReplyDeleteI will have to share this post as it's very inspiring... Larry
Looks like a really lovely place. That copper iris is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI can see how one could become enamored of Japanese maples. They give a variety of color, shape and size. This looks like a beautiful garden to stroll any time of year.
ReplyDeleteWow, I haven't seen copper iris before! Thanks for sharing this beautiful garden with us.
ReplyDeleteThis is the kind of garden I dream of. I only hope one day I can achieve it. It's so wonderful. I did not realize Viridis was such a big J. maple. Love it! The textures are awesome. How wonderful you could visit.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite garden photos are views of trees/shrubs in harmony. Thanks, Phillip!
ReplyDeleteI was stunned by the Japanese maple 'Viridis.' I planted a small one last year - had no idea it will eventually look like that (God willing I live that long).
Can't wait for the article! You always do such a good job, Phillip.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the article. You always do such a fabulous job, Phillip!
ReplyDeletethe stone walls stopped me in my tracks - so beautiful. The magnolia was featured on our pbs gardening show here in SC, Making It Grow. The host wears creative hats each week, this was the hat on tuesday. copy and paste for the pictures. made me laugh.
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Hi Phillip, What a great post! I visited this nursery, along with Eve, shortly before the tornado you spoke of. I was saddened when I heard of the damage, but your photos show what a great recovery John's Native Nursery has made. I enjoyed meeting LaRue, and truly my visit was one of the most enjoyable 'field trips' that has come about through connections made via my my blog.
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