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I'm just now getting around to organizing the photos from my trip to England back in May. As I've said a million times, this was the trip of a lifetime, and I had an incredible time. This was a 3-week trip organized by the HPSO (Hardy Plant Society of Oregon) during which we visited 35 different locations. Most all of these were gardens but there were also a few castles and villages thrown in, as well as the icing on the trip - the Chelsea Flower Show. This tour focused on the southeast region of England, notably the Cotswolds and Cornwall. I've watched so many programs and read so many books about England and the gardens there that I was afraid it would tarnish the image I had built up in my head. I'm pleased to say that it not disappoint. The trek from London to Bath by train was not the best first impression. However, as we gained distance from the city, the rolling green countryside gave me glimpses of things to come. After arriving in Bath and finding my hotel, I m...
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Rain!


Some much needed rain today but of course it would rain - our garden was advertised as being open on the HPSO Open Gardens Tour. That is being done by appointments because of Covid and we only have a few visitors coming (that is, if they come). We also have it on the schedule for tomorrow and next week and maybe the week after that (I forget).

But I'm not going to complain about the rain one bit. It is desperately needed. April was the driest month on record here and May was looking to be the same until now.

I don't like a wet garden but at least the lighting is good for photography and the plants look refreshed. 


 


 


 


 


 


 Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Kris PetersonMay 24, 2021 at 7:17 PM

    I'd have absolutely no hesitation (short of booming thunder and lightning perhaps) to visit your open garden on account of rain, Phillip, were I not 1000+miles away. Congratulations on the rain.

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  2. Lisa at GreenbowMay 25, 2021 at 10:31 AM

    I am so happy that you got some rain! Your garden won't disappoint even in the rain. I bet the tourists will show up.

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  3. Hoover BooMay 28, 2021 at 4:50 PM

    Happy for you that you got precious rainfall. Your garden looks stunning!

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  4. SwimrayMay 28, 2021 at 8:15 PM

    I enjoy visiting your garden virtually. Only 1/2 inch of rain here in Virginia until this week leaves the garden gasping during a prime growing season. I expect perennials to not be spectacular this year even with my sorry watering attempts.
    -Ray

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  5. DeniseMay 29, 2021 at 11:26 AM

    How many cutleaf sumac does your stunning garden grow? Wonderful to get rain. Beautiful planting!

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    1. Phillip OliverMay 29, 2021 at 10:32 PM

      Denise, there is one in the ground and two in pots (I think). The two potted ones came from the big one.

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