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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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Grass Coming In


 The project that I've been working on during the past few months is finally coming to fruition. I put out the grass seed about 3 weeks ago. It took a full two weeks for grass to appear. I had been hand-watering it but then switched to a sprinkler and I think that made a difference. Of course, if we could get some rain, I'm sure it would go to town. 


The second portion is behind and the seed here was planted later. It has taken about 10 days to appear. At the last minute, I decided to create a step-down since this area was a little lower.


  Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Kris PetersonApril 21, 2021 at 12:51 PM

    The small victories are what keep us gardening.

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  2. chavlinessApril 22, 2021 at 8:42 AM

    That first photo gives a different and very beautiful view/perspective of the garden. Before you know it, you'll be able to practice your putting.

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  3. julesApril 22, 2021 at 2:01 PM

    Which grass did you use? No- mow or turf?

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  4. JulieApril 22, 2021 at 3:08 PM

    Not sure if my earlier post will show up. Just wondering if you used turf or no-mow grass.

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  5. Lisa at GreenbowApril 22, 2021 at 4:31 PM

    This is coming together with the grass coming in. I like the step down.

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  6. AngieApril 23, 2021 at 7:34 AM

    That is going to look so pretty once it fills in. Your garden is looking beautiful already with all the colors.

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