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
Phillip...they are out if this world beautiful! !!
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking. I can only imagine how fragrant and delightful it is to walk along the paths in your garden.
ReplyDeleteI drool over your garden! It is the most gorgeous thing. When I read your blog, I pretend I'm sitting in
ReplyDeleteyour beautiful space. Thanks for creating such a work of art
jane in tx
Just added vielchenblau myself. I hope it has that kind of display someday
DeleteOh I did enjoy that tour ! Some lovely roses blooming there ! Love Veilchenblau - mine is nearly out, but not quite ... can't wait !!
ReplyDeleteWhat sort of care do you give them - organic/ non organic ?
Wow is about all I can say. Happy GBBD.
ReplyDeleteJane, I have experimented with various things over the years but I have not fed them with anything for the past 3 or 4 years. I find that the best thing is to keep the soil healthy and rich and I add leaves and compost in the fall and sometimes again in the spring.
ReplyDeletewow - your garden is a riot of roses!!
ReplyDeletehmmm...was thinking to add Veilchenblau on my fence, but maybe it needs more room. Yours is stunning! <3 Is that only one plant?
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