More South Portland Study Weekend Gardens, pt. 2
The last three gardens on last Saturday's tour included a large shade garden, a tropical oasis and an Asian-inspired retreat. First, the Hilderbrand garden in Oregon City. This garden is set in a grove of Douglas Fir trees and has paved pathways that meander through plantings of dogwoods, hydrangeas, viburnums, kalmias and other shade-loving plants. The garden of Michael Hicks and Megan Big John is a quarter-acre plot in West Linn. This garden is packed with plantings of tropical plants with big beautiful leaves and vibrant pops of color. Helena Wagner's "4 Seasons Garden" is a garden that I have visited in the past. It features an Asian-inspired theme with beautifully placed plants, with nice colors and contrasts. Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
This is a fabulous gift. They are lucky people getting to tour your garden.
ReplyDeleteHow good, Phillip! You have built quite a reputation and it is well deserved.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great basket. And I'm sure they loved every moment in your garden, and probably learned a lot, too!
ReplyDeleteWow! Great guests! I wish I could see your garden!
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