More Study Weekend Gardens - Southeast & North Portland, pt. 2
Three more gardens from the Friday tour - Marina Wynton and Mike Pajunas Erin & Brian Ray Elizabeth Miller Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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This stunning hydrangea greeted us at the gate entrance. I would love to know the variety. |
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A pathway leads around the side of the house with an elegant oakleaf hydrangea, confiers and perennials. |
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The border along the back of the property includes a stately yucca (yea!), along with some lovely conflowers and other perennials. |
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I love this water feature - one of my future projects! |
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Okay, not part of the tour. We saw this handsome guy in the garden next door as we were leaving. Love the color on that hydrangea! |
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A stepping stone pathway leads to a covered niche set slightly above the garden below. |
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According to the garden map, the oakleaf hydrangea behind the tree is "Snowflake". I have been searching for this and so far, I've had no luck. This is a spectacular hydrangea discovered in Alabama. |
Gorgeous - all the photos. But that first one is stunning. Was there a cost for this tour of seven gardens?
ReplyDeleteThe tickets were $25 which included all the gardens.
ReplyDeleteI'm always collecting info on garden tours - thanks!
DeleteAnother question. Do you know if the money raised was to support the tour itself, or was some of it going to a non-garden related charity. I've seen plenty of both.
DeleteYes, the money goes to scholarships for students in landscape architecture.
DeleteYou have a great eye, Phillip. Your photos are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThe first one was my favorite
ReplyDeleteGlad you did this tour and enjoyed it! I'm jealous of your people-less photos. Going on the pre-tour it was so crowded, and almost impossible to get a good photo.
ReplyDeletePhillip, I have "Snowflake" and will be happy to root you a cutting or 2. :)
ReplyDeleteYou sent me rose cuttings a LONG time ago. I never forgot it and would be happy to return the favor.
Oh wow, that would be great. What a surprise!
DeleteThis is fun to see. I can imagine all the inspiration you took home.
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