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Japanese Maples Fall Color

'Skeeter's Broom' is the most colorful maple in our garden. I have just returned from a 2-week trip to Japan. This was my first ever trip outside the United States. It was an amazing experience and one I will never forget. Japan was wonderful - they really have their act together and I think the U.S. could learn a few things from them. There was one disappointment on the trip - the fall color had barely begun there and was really just beginning as we left. That is okay because the gardens were still spectacular, and I got a nice shot of fall color when I got back. 'Ryusen' I missed a few things - our ginkgo had just turned a glorious color the day before I left, and the leaves were gone by the time I got back.  'Sango-Kaku' I came home to many leaves on the ground but still a lot on the trees. 'Osakazuki', a beautiful red maple always changed color very late and therefore doesn't usually last long. When I left there was no color but a few remaini
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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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