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The 2024 Garden Year

January 19, 2024 January Our year started with snow, ice and frigid temperatures in mid-January. Our temperatures stayed below freezing for almost a week. I think it was the most consistent cold that we've experienced since moving here. Fortunately, it was a dry snow so there wasn't too much damage. Once again, we almost lost the azara and I'm afraid there would have been some breakage if I had not kept knocking the ice off. February 14, 2024 February In past years, it seems that inclement weather seems to hit around Michael's birthday in mid-February. After the January snow and ice, this month was actually quite tame. Nothing exciting to report - mostly birdwatching . Early flowers like hellebores, cyclamen and crocus begin to bloom in mid month. March 3, 2024 March I got into a walking routine which I'm happy to report I am continuing this year. You get to the point where you feel guilty if you miss a day. I do miss days occasionally but I'm learning that ...
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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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