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I rarely go to nurseries anymore since I work part-time at one and another reason being that I don't have much room for additional plants. When a garden fanatic runs out of room, the brain goes into overdrive, dreaming up ingenious ways to incorporate more plants. And another thing happens - a burning desire to obtain rare and unique plants. I've been moving plants around, a tricky process that has a domino effect. A plant is unhappy - it is getting too much shade or perhaps too much sun. There is a plant that did not get as large as you thought it would or it is just a slow grower and now it is hopelessly hidden behind a taller plant. Sometimes a plant is just a dud for reasons unknown (Rhododendron 'Golden Gate' anyone?). I find the plant in question a better home, but it means that another plant will have to be moved. And the merry-go-round continues to turn... However, for those plants that are to be discarded, a space opens up for a new one! I decided to move a Mou...
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HPSO Garden Conservancy Open Day



This Saturday, July 14th is the HPSO (Hardy Plant Society of Oregon) / Garden Conservancy Open Day. Seven private gardens are open to the public and there will also be garden programs at Garden Fever and Thicket Nursery. You can attend authors signings and garden-related classes.

Date: Saturday, July 14th - 10 AM - 4 PM
Admission to each garden is $7 or purchase a $30 day pass to see all private gardens, on site during the Open Day, or at the following local businesses in Portland (or at any of the individual gardens on the tour):

Garden Fever! 3433 NE 24th
thicket outdoor living, 4933 NE 23rd
Portland Nursery, 5050 Stark Street
Portland Nursery, 9000 Division

 It will be a fun day. I will be volunteering so hope to see you there!
Ferrante garden

Ferrante garden

Ferrante garden

Anna's garden
Nancy Goldman garden
Nancy Goldman garden

Nancy Goldman garden

Deborah Meyers garden

Deborah Meyers garden

Deborah Meyers garden
Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. GRACE PETERSONJuly 11, 2018 at 9:05 PM

    Wow. The gardens look fantastic from your photos. That Arisaema in Deborah Meyers' garden is to die for.

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  2. Lisa at GreenbowJuly 12, 2018 at 2:32 PM

    I so wish I could be touring with you. I will settle for posts of every garden you see. Please.

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  3. RobinLJuly 13, 2018 at 7:28 PM

    What fun to work this event! I hope someday to see that your garden is included. Meanwhile, I adore those shoe planters! I’ve never been a fan of these till seeing it done like that. Perfect!

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