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Swapping Huckleberries

Himalayan Honeysuckle ( Vaccinium glauco album)  Himalayan Honeysuckle ( Vaccinium glauco album) has been an attractive feature along our north-facing foundation since I planted it in 2016. You will have to take my word for it since I cannot locate a photo although I know one exists somewhere in the realm of the Internet or floating on a cloud somewhere.  I did locate a photo of how it looked when it was first planted - It took a few years to fill out but it did so nicely to an attractive mound about 2 feet high by 3 feet wide.  Last year, it started to look bad.  I cut it back but it had not improved and this is how it looked a few weeks ago - I decided to rip it out and plant another huckleberry - this time Vaccinium ovatum , more commonly known as the "Evergreen Huckleberry".  This is a plant that I've wanted for ages and kept putting off getting one because I could not find a good place for it. By most accounts, this is an amazing plant, a native one and excellent for
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Cannon Beach

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We had precious little time to get to Cannon Beach but we were determined to make it before sunset. Cannon Beach is about a 30 minute drive from Astoria. These photos were taken at Ecola State Park and the place is simply breathtaking. I am afraid my photos do not do it justice. I had little light and no tripod so they are a bit soft and grainy. I will have to make a trip back again.

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We braved the elements and a risky pathway to get to this cliff but it was worth it. Paul & Cindy enjoying the spectacular view.


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The first thing we saw upon entering the park were elk.


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Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Jane StrongDecember 1, 2016 at 9:50 AM

    Stunning photos. So moody! Darkness. Gray skies. Silhouettes.

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  2. SallysmomDecember 1, 2016 at 10:53 AM

    The first pic makes you feel like you are right there.

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  3. Lisa at GreenbowDecember 1, 2016 at 5:37 PM

    A magical place.

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  4. RobinLDecember 1, 2016 at 6:35 PM

    Such a gorgeous spot! I just love moody, stormy beaches like this.

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  5. Peter/OutlawDecember 2, 2016 at 7:23 AM

    I like the soft quality of some of the pictures, they paint the brooding mood of the weather nicely and are a nice contrast to the other sharp images. I've never been to Cannon Beach. Must go there soon!

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  6. Hoover BooDecember 2, 2016 at 11:08 AM

    Really enjoyed seeing your beautiful photos. Thank you, Phillip!

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  7. AaronDecember 4, 2016 at 8:11 AM

    1st pic is fantastic!

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