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More South Portland Study Weekend Gardens, pt. 2

The last three gardens on last Saturday's tour included a large shade garden, a tropical oasis and an Asian-inspired retreat. First, the Hilderbrand garden in Oregon City. This garden is set in a grove of Douglas Fir trees and has paved pathways that meander through plantings of dogwoods, hydrangeas, viburnums, kalmias and other shade-loving plants.  The garden of Michael Hicks and Megan Big John is a quarter-acre plot in West Linn. This garden is packed with plantings of tropical plants with big beautiful leaves and vibrant pops of color. Helena Wagner's "4 Seasons Garden" is a garden that I have visited in the past. It features an Asian-inspired theme with beautifully placed plants, with nice colors and contrasts. Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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New Ginkgo Tree


This is the view outside our front window right now. I finally decided on the Ginkgo variety 'Princeton Sentry', which grows in an upright, conical habit. I think it provides some height and adds more definition to the area.

 It just started changing color a few days ago and did it all at once, overnight it seems.

 Notice the huge maple on the right across the street - it is absolutely stunning right now especially when the late evening sun hits it. It absolutely glows.

 Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Lisa at GreenbowOctober 23, 2018 at 1:26 PM

    Yes, your new Ginko fits in perfectly.

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  2. outlawgardenerOctober 24, 2018 at 7:26 AM

    A fabulous new addition! Happy new tree to you!

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  3. chavlinessOctober 24, 2018 at 10:45 AM

    What a fantastic view and congrats on your new addition. I love the shape of Ginkgo leaves, and "upright, conical habit" is so perfect for a smaller gardens. Wonderful choice.

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  4. dutchgardenstories@gmail.comOctober 26, 2018 at 7:14 AM

    I love the colour changes in the trees. You are lucky to have a neighbor with a maple. Wish I had one! Groetjes,
    Hetty

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  5. Hoover BooOctober 31, 2018 at 5:06 PM

    Excellent choice. They really light up on a sunny autumn day. That maple across the street will have some serious competition.

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