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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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Winding Down



After three weeks of garden tours (we've had 3 open days plus one tour group and another scheduled later this week), it is time to wind down and get back to work in the garden. Not that we haven't been working all along - of course we have - but now we can focus our attention on pruning, trimming and other projects. Thanks to everyone who visited our garden!






Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Kris PetersonJune 12, 2023 at 5:36 PM

    It's lovely, Phillip. I wish I could see it in person some day. Enjoy your rest break, when you get it!

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  2. AnonymousJune 13, 2023 at 6:10 AM

    Sounds like a well earned break, Phillip! I didn't have time to come see it this year (and I'm sure things have changed) but I know you two have a wonderful garden. Next time...

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  3. danger gardenJune 13, 2023 at 9:39 AM

    I made note of your open dates on my calendar but had conflicts on each one. Someday (year?) I'll make it back.

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  4. AnonymousJune 13, 2023 at 5:03 PM

    And I've got to get over to see yours as well!

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