More Study Weekend Gardens - Southeast & North Portland, pt. 2
Three more gardens from the Friday tour - Marina Wynton and Mike Pajunas Erin & Brian Ray Elizabeth Miller Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
Gardening in the Pacific Northwest (Vancouver, Washington)
The 2023 Gardening Calendar
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| January It can be a challenge to find worthy garden subjects to photograph in January but 'Chief Joseph' Lodgepole Pine is at its most glorious time of the year. (Photo taken January 11, 2023) |
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| February Snowdrops are usually the first blooms of the season (Photo taken February 9, Michael's b-day) |
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| March The Boxleaf Azara put on the biggest show yet this year. The tiny yellow flowers are hardly noticeable except for the vanilla/chocolate scent that perfumes the entire garden. (March 27) |
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| April The pathway in the front garden - things are beginning to look a little greener. (April 11) |
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| May Taken on the last day of May, roses on the pergola and arches (May 31) |
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| June The front pathway again, seen from the opposite side (June 10) |
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| July The gravel garden in front of the pergola (July 17) |
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| August By the time August comes around, the borders begin to take on that overgrown look. (Aug. 9) |
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| September Flamingos, hydrangeas and fuchsias by the garden wall (Sept. 21) |
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| October Planting along the driveway (Oct. 13) |
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| November The fall colors were amazing this year. This one is 'Osakazuki'. (Nov. 9) |
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| December Euphorbia 'Miner's Merlot' (Dec. 8) |
Stunning!
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DeleteYou were MUCH more restrained than I was with my own year-end review, Phillip! Your garden is luscious every month of the year.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kris!
DeleteIt must be a challenge to pick just one photo for each month; I know how lush and exuberant your garden is... I love the one from July: The gravel garden in front of the pergola, and always enjoy seeing Wolf-Eyes Dogwood, the Azara and Chief Josef. You have some magnificent trees.
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Probably too many trees Chavli!
DeleteSo, so beautiful, Phillip! Your garden looks wonderful all year! Debbie
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DeleteWow those are some stunning photos of a gorgeous garden. Another gardening year coming to a close so hoping 2024 will be kind to you and your garden.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year Elaine!
DeleteOf all the "pictures of 2023" gardens I've seen, yours is my favorite. Such a beautiful garden.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
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