I love seeing other people's gardens and the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon's Open Gardens is a terrific opportunity to see great gardens every weekend through October. I did not visit as many gardens last year as I did the first year I lived here so I hope to do some catching up this year.
This morning we drove to Clackamus to see Michael Bostwick's garden. This is a small garden inspired by the owner's hikes in the Pacific Northwest. A pathway leading from the side of the house and into the back area is bordered by raised beds that ends in a beautiful waterfall and pond.
There is a wide variety of plants, including dwarf conifers, maples, native plants, wildflowers, iris, trillium, orchids, hellebores, shrubs and many unique perennials.
A huge sumac hangs over the waterfall. It was just beginning to leaf out. I am sure that this is a stunning site when all the leaves are open.
Michael said that after this season, he would be moving the entire garden to a new location! The new garden will be on a larger property so I know he is going to have some exciting times ahead of him.
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A clump of Merrybells (Uvularia grandifloria) and Candytuft (Iberis) grows on a raised berm above the waterfall. If you look closely, to the right of the Uvularia, you will see a white Lady Slipper Orchid.
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| Several beautiful Pacific Iris |
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Camassia
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Text and photos by Phillip Oliver,
Dirt Therapy
I can't imagine moving an entire garden. I can see why he would want all of those plants though. It is a beautiful space.
ReplyDeleteThe beginning of open garden season is always a treat! This looks like a splendid garden & it'll be interesting to see what Michael does with his new space.
ReplyDeleteI've always meant to get out to see this garden, sounds like I'd better get a move on!
ReplyDeleteMoving a garden seems quite a challenge. Maybe the people who move into the house will be sad it has gone?
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