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Rhododendron 'Blue Baron' Greetings from a wet, wet garden. In between rains, I've managed to get a few photos... (And sorry for the erratic quality of these. I have a new phone and still learning how to use it. Some of these are from the phone and others from my camera). Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' ('Dancing Peacock') Flowering Currant ( Ribes sanguineum ) 'King Edward VII' Clematis 'Stolwijk Gold' is beautiful for the first time after languishing in the garden for five years. Turns out, it is all my fault. This is a clematis that should not be cut to the ground in early spring. You live and learn, and I know that I will never understand the rules of pruning clematis.  Clematis 'Stolwijk Gold'  Aucuba japonica 'Rozannie' - the aucuba that doesn't really look like the others.  But what a fine shrub this is, especially for shady situations. This was planted in 2019 and didn't grow much for the first few years but n...
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Columbia River Gorge and Multnomah Falls



Leaving the city of Portland and venturing out into the country a bit, you enter the magnificent Columbia River Gorge. Rebecca's real estate agent and her boyfriend took us on this beautiful journey along the Historic Columbia River Highway. Our first stop was an overlook with the above view.






















Multonomah Falls -







 
My friends tell me that they see me doing this a lot!


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. CarolJuly 3, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Beautiful, Phillip! Thanks for sharing and have a great holiday weekend!

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  2. Lisa at GreenbowJuly 3, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    What spectacular views. I bet you could hardly pull yourself away from there.

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  3. NicJuly 3, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Ha! I have actually been there! Beautiful, isn't it? Wonderful pictures!

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  4. David OliverJuly 3, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    I 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.

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  5. danger gardenJuly 3, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    Great shots of a most beautiful part of this state I now call home!

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  6. LarryJuly 4, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    Truly spectacular and wonderful captures Philip! I'm enjoying your travels immensely! Larry

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  7. debsgardenJuly 4, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    One of the most beautiful places I have ever visited! Your photos are great! Happy 4th!

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  8. LostRosesJuly 8, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    So 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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