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Portland Study Weekend Gardens - West Linn, Clackamas & Oregon City pt. 1

Last Saturday, I saw the six gardens featured on the HPSO Study Weekend tour. These gardens were in the southern part of Portland. I was excited to see Sherry Sheng's garden. She has visited our garden in the past, and I got to know her better when we were on the England trip together.  Her garden was a delight with something fabulous at every turn.  Next, the Connall garden which has a Mediterranean, drought-resistant planting scheme. The Harry Landers garden was packed with colorful flowers and a koi pond - Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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Rambling Rector - the rose that almost ate our garden



The rose that almost ate the garden - Rambling Rector. You may recall I tried to remove it a few years ago and gave up. Severely pruning it back, it just came back with a vengeance and was back to the top of the pergola by the end of summer. They call it "Rambling" for a reason!




Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. AaronMay 12, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    What can one say, but "Wow!"

    Is it fragrant?

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  2. sharonMay 12, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    WOW!!what a display!

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  3. SwimrayMay 12, 2014 at 5:35 PM

    Let it go. It likes you.

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  4. Phillip OliverMay 12, 2014 at 8:43 PM

    I know, I gave up on it. haha

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  5. Phillip OliverMay 12, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    Aaron, actually no, it is not. The garden is very fragrant though with other roses and the privet scent is very strong. I love it.

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  6. LarryMay 13, 2014 at 12:27 AM

    Oh but it is amazing!

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  7. chavlinessMay 13, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    The things we find out about our plants when it's too late to do something about it. It is beautiful, but how does one tame a rose?

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  8. HoehoegrowMay 13, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    Wow! I have heard of the Rector, and his reputation for devouring all that lies before him, but never seen him in action,so to speak ! He lives up to his reputation ! Mind you, what a handsome chap he is !

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  9. outlawgardenerMay 13, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    I can hear it lurking around trying to devour you too! Quick, run to the west coast and don't tell it where you've gone. It's the only way to save yourself!

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  10. Phillip OliverMay 13, 2014 at 2:58 PM

    Peter, you funny boy!

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  11. Edith KentMay 13, 2014 at 4:48 PM

    Beautiful! Love it!

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  12. Lisa at GreenbowMay 14, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    Such a handsome brute.

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