One of my favorite pastimes is visiting other people’s gardens. It is fascinating to see how people use and create space and select plants. In June, I took advantage of the many garden tours (ANLD’s 9th Annual Designers Garden Tour and Raleigh Park Garden Tour) and Hardy Plant Society of Oregon open gardens. These photos are just a few of some of my favorite moments. Thank you to all the gardeners that willingly shared their private spaces with us.
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| Soothing, gentle bubbler in Adriana Berry’s garden |
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| Barbara Blossom has a knack for plant combinations, including the loveliest Ninebarks |
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| Designed by Izzy Baptista, entries should make a statement |
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| A fabulous container |
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| Zen in Barbara Blossom’s garden. Statue by Patrick Gracewood |
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| Hebe ochracea ‘James Stirling’ |
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| Vern Nelson bakes bread and much more for friends and family |
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| A sunny sedum border |
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| Using every square inch in the garden, including squeezing in raised vegetable beds |
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| Creating a permanent centerpiece with sedums |
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| The Rondone garden uses still water to create calm |
Garden Tours – A Photo Essay