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
We're getting some tropical weather too. Best wishes with your tour preparations. Your garden photos are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLucky lucky people to be able to visit your gorgeous garden! It would take hours to properly enjoy and admire so many special plants. Gracious of you and Michael to share it.
ReplyDeleteDrizzle to 93°! I suppose that's June in the PNW. So many gorgeous specimens, I always adore your combinations. Such a good eye for putting things together. Peony 'white cap" is sensational! I'm sure there will be more than hydrangeas for people to look at :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the open house and study weekend; there's much to look at in your garden, with or without Hydrangeas! I love that Dusty Foxglove (new to me).
ReplyDeleteNo photo of the rock retaining wall? Maybe there's a dedicated post coming up...
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