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
You are a brave soul. A second "after" photo in early July is a must.
ReplyDeleteWow. St John's Wort never grew like that in my garden. I hope you get another fabulous summer display.
ReplyDeleteGosh I wonder if my St John's Wort will get this big?? I doubt it but glad to know you can cut it down if need be.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty. Great it can take a total refresh. Yes, a July photo will be a must.
ReplyDeleteThat St. John's wort was a beauty in bloom. I've tried growing it before but never that successfully. Obviously, it is happy in your garden.
ReplyDeleteI have never prunned my St. John's wort. Maybe I need to try it on one of mine and see how it performs. Mine SJW have gotten rust in the past and then they slowly decline.
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