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
Very nice! I love lilac but did not realize they can do well this far south. But then, you are a little north of me. How long has that lilac been in your garden? It is a beauty! Also love the kerria!
ReplyDeleteThis the first one that has survived for more than a season for me. A nursery owner in the area said that it was a new one better suited for the South.
DeleteBeautiful! Gives me hope that we will get there, too, in a couple of weeks.
ReplyDeleteI think the Mohawk viburnum photos are my faves from this batch.
ReplyDeleteDo the Mohawk flowers attract any pollinators? And does it produce any berries for birds?
Such excitement. Our magnolia is just beginning to bloom. Love this time of year.
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