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Japanese Maples Fall Color

'Skeeter's Broom' is the most colorful maple in our garden. I have just returned from a 2-week trip to Japan. This was my first ever trip outside the United States. It was an amazing experience and one I will never forget. Japan was wonderful - they really have their act together and I think the U.S. could learn a few things from them. There was one disappointment on the trip - the fall color had barely begun there and was really just beginning as we left. That is okay because the gardens were still spectacular, and I got a nice shot of fall color when I got back. 'Ryusen' I missed a few things - our ginkgo had just turned a glorious color the day before I left, and the leaves were gone by the time I got back.  'Sango-Kaku' I came home to many leaves on the ground but still a lot on the trees. 'Osakazuki', a beautiful red maple always changed color very late and therefore doesn't usually last long. When I left there was no color but a few remaini

Open Garden Mini Tour


Our garden will be open tomorrow (Sunday, June 4th) along with two other gardens in our area - 

Ruth Clark 3111 NW 149th St, Vancouver, WA 98685 
Vicki Green (and local glass artist Kevin Kanyo) 11914 NE 49th Court, Vancouver, WA 98686

Stop by for a stroll and lemonade and cookies!

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. On the cusp of summer, your garden is looking fabulous, Phillip!

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  2. Anyone lucky enough to see your garden will have a great time!

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