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
These are beautiful frosty photos.
ReplyDeleteNice photos, Phillip. It was about 10 degrees warmer at mid-day here but cold by our standards so I also spent most of the day indoors too.
ReplyDelete#13 is my favorite.
ReplyDeletelol at first I thought you left the house to get multiple injections (shots). I was worried for you. Hope you’re well 😊
Haha, I will change the wording on that.
DeleteYes, 17 this morning and not expected to get above freezing today. This winter has been full of nights below freezing but this is the worst so far.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful frosty photos. I completely agree, that's too cold to want to be outside for very long.
ReplyDeleteThat first photo is gorgeous. The pot is an extention of the plant.
ReplyDeleteSeeing hoarfrost in the garden is a favorite winter view for me. No luck yet this winter, but I’m grateful that we’ve had snow.
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