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The 2024 Garden Year

January 19, 2024 January Our year started with snow, ice and frigid temperatures in mid-January. Our temperatures stayed below freezing for almost a week. I think it was the most consistent cold that we've experienced since moving here. Fortunately, it was a dry snow so there wasn't too much damage. Once again, we almost lost the azara and I'm afraid there would have been some breakage if I had not kept knocking the ice off. February 14, 2024 February In past years, it seems that inclement weather seems to hit around Michael's birthday in mid-February. After the January snow and ice, this month was actually quite tame. Nothing exciting to report - mostly birdwatching . Early flowers like hellebores, cyclamen and crocus begin to bloom in mid month. March 3, 2024 March I got into a walking routine which I'm happy to report I am continuing this year. You get to the point where you feel guilty if you miss a day. I do miss days occasionally but I'm learning that ...
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Pier Park, Portland, Oregon

Pier Park, Portland, Oregon

I don't know where Portland ranks when it comes to public parks but they have to be near the top of the list. According to Wikipedia, there are at least 279 public parks covering more than 10,000 acres. Pier Park, located in the St. Johns neighborhood, covers around 87 acres. It is characterized by mature evergreen trees. Our friends - Todd, Rebecca and McKenzie, who moved to Portland from Florence, Alabama last year - live just a few blocks from this park. Rebecca walks her neighbor's dogs here every day. The park is popular for walkers, joggers and fans of frisbee golf. The NBC televison series "Grimm" also films scenes here.


Pier Park, Portland, Oregon

Pier Park, Portland, Oregon

Pier Park, Portland, Oregon

Pier Park, Portland, Oregon

Pier Park, Portland, Oregon

Pier Park, Portland, Oregon

Pier Park, Portland, Oregon

Pier Park, Portland, Oregon



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Lisa at GreenbowNovember 24, 2014 at 2:50 PM

    It makes you want to live there.

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  2. outlawgardenerNovember 25, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    A beautiful park! Those trees, the incredible bark, the fern covered roof of the brick building are wonderful. When will you be calling Portland your home?

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  3. Edith KentNovember 25, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    Just beautiful!

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  4. AaronNovember 25, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    Picture #4 is a work of art! Great job, Phillip!

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  5. sweetbayNovember 25, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    Oregon is an amazing place.

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  6. debsgardenNovember 26, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    Another wonderful park in Portland! My lucky son lives there and likes to show me all the great places when I visit. There is never enough time!

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