Arbutus Gardens
As we were touring Renee Moog's garden, another visitor told me that I should go to Arbutus Garden Arts, which was just down the road. I had no idea we were close but it was a garden I was familiar with and always wanted to visit. A pleasant surprise! Norm Jacobs is the owner, and he showed us around and answered questions. The garden is also a nursery and he propagates the plants. However, he says that he is in the process of retiring. My friend Linda bought an absolutely stunning weeping snowbell tree. I managed to discipline myself and only left with a groundcover, Erigeron pulchellus 'Meadow Muffin'. The garden is stunning with winding pathways surrounded by packed borders of mostly conifers and Japanese maples. I was enamored by the most beautiful specimen of Sourwood Tree ( Oxydendrum arboreum ). I have one that seems to be stunted, but Mr. Jacobs told me that they need space for their root zone and do not like competition. This could be my problem, as mine is surrou...
What gorgeous scenery. Well worth the drive. I would like to spend a few nights in the Lodge. The front door is huge.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I fondly recall a visit I had the chance to make once to Mt. Hood through the Columbia Gorge. Is that the route you took?
ReplyDeleteIf you haven't done it yet, I highly recommend visiting Trillium Lake to see the view of the mountain from there... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trillium_Lake
Wow Philip, these mountain photos are particularly gorgeous! The skies are so blue, the very definition of sapphire!
ReplyDeleteWow! Some years ago on a visit to Mt Hood with my family, I took a photo of the exact view as the one you show, the fourth one down from the top. I'm not positive, but I think that volcano in the distance is Mt. Jefferson. I more recently went to Mt.St.Helens. It was an unforgettable and exceptionally moving tour.
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