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...
Beautiful, Phillip! Thanks for sharing and have a great holiday weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat spectacular views. I bet you could hardly pull yourself away from there.
ReplyDeleteHa! I have actually been there! Beautiful, isn't it? Wonderful pictures!
ReplyDeleteI could say it was beautiful, spectacular, breath taking but all that has been said. Here the pictures really are worth a thousand words. Thank you for posting and I enjoyed my trip even if it was only cyber travel.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of a most beautiful part of this state I now call home!
ReplyDeleteTruly spectacular and wonderful captures Philip! I'm enjoying your travels immensely! Larry
ReplyDeleteOne of the most beautiful places I have ever visited! Your photos are great! Happy 4th!
ReplyDeleteSo cool, Phillip. We did this trip a couple of years ago and it was really stunning. Thanks for bringing back the memories!
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