THE HARDY PLANT SOCIETY OF OREGON OPEN GARDENS2017
gardeners growing together
Clematis photo by Merle Dole-Reid
INTRODUCTION 2017 Open Garden season is about to begin! Welcome to this year’s directory of approximately 100 listings covering a wide variety of wonderful gardens and nurseries to visit all season. Many gardens will be open on the weekends, and evening openings are on the second and fourth Mondays of June, July, August, and September. The Directory has been prepared by a dedicated committee led by Chair Tom Barreto, assisted by Ruth Clark, Merle Dole-Reid, Jenn Ferrante, Barry Gates, Jim Rondone, Pam Skalicky, Lise Storc, and Bruce Wakefield. Tom is also much appreciated for his beautiful photography which graces the cover this year and to Merle Dole-Reid’s photograph on this page. Special thanks to Linda Wisner for cover design, advice and production direction, and a very big thank you to Bruce Wakefield for his help with a process that is always time consuming; we are very grateful. We have worked hard to assure the accuracy of the listings in the 2017 the Open Gardens Directory, but if you find an error or omission, please contact the HPSO office at 503-224-5718. Corrections will be announced in the HPSO weekly email blasts. New this year, you can now open your garden more spontaneously if your garden looks fantastic that week by sending a message to Bruce at [email protected]. He will redirect you to an Open Garden Committee member who can help you with a garden description and get your notice out in the weekly email to the rest of HPSO. And most importantly, our deepest thanks to the generous and welcoming HPSO members who are sharing their gardens this year. We appreciate the opportunity to learn from, and enjoy, your remarkable gardens.
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VISITOR GUIDELINES TO GOOD GARDEN ETIQUETTE
We are fortunate to be able to visit so many glorious gardens through our HPSO membership. Since we want to keep getting invited back, here are a few reminders about how to be the very best garden visitor ever.
1. Ask the garden owner before taking photos. Almost everyone will say yes. Ask separately about the use of tripods. 2. Stay on footpaths, stairways and bridges. This will ensure that you are not compromising beds, slopes, or waterways, and that you will keep your footing. 3. Leave plant tags in the ground or the pot where the plant is located. Ask your host to identify plants if you cannot read the tags in place. 4. If you do ask the name of a plant, make sure you have a notebook and pencil at the ready to record it. You may think you will remember, but you won’t; none of us remembers. 5. If there are other visitors during your tour, make sure everyone has access to the host to ask questions. 6. Refrain from removing any plants (even weeds) or parts of plants. 7. If the house is not open, please do not ask to use the bathroom/phone/internet unless it is a dire emergency. 8. Have a wonderful time.
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2017 OPEN GARDENS BOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ...... 1 Visitor Guidelines to Good Garden Etiquette ...... 2 Gardens Open by Appointment Only ...... 4 Nurseries With Display Gardens ...... 5 Picnic for Garden Hosts and HPSO Volunteers ...... 7 Open Gardens Calendar ...... 8 Garden and Nursery Descriptions ...... 25 Public Gardens ...... 86 Notes ...... 88
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GARDENS OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Barca, Annette Cavender, Richard & Karen Hummingbird Hill 15920 SW Oberst Lane 943 Chickadee Drive Sherwood, OR 97140 Greenbank, WA 98253 [email protected] [email protected] 503-625-6331 360-678-8328 Haynes, Blair Barreto, Tom Shinglehouse Nursery & Design 485 NW Skyline Blvd 63385 Shinglehouse Rd Portland, OR 97229 Coos Bay, OR 97420 [email protected] [email protected] 503-816-7015 541-999-2553
Borcherding, MaryAnn Waldemar, Martha 6012 NE 20th Court 13900 SE Renoir Ct Vancouver, WA 98665 Clackamas, OR 97015 [email protected] [email protected] 360-695-9126 503-698-2519
4 NURSERIES WITH DISPLAY GARDENS
More information about nurseries with display gardens can be found in the Garden & Nursery Description section, listed under the owner's last name. Specific dates are also listed in the Open Gardens Calendar section.
Adelman Peony Gardens Mt Pleasant Iris Farm Blooming Junction Harris, Chad Dinsdale, Grace 12 Marble Road 35105 NW Zion Church Road Washougal, WA 98671-0346 Cornelius, OR 97113 360-835-1016 503-707-4997 http://www.mtpleasantiris.com http://www.bloomingnursery.com Open: 4/27/17 - 7/9/17 Open: 3/3/17 - 12/23/17 Days: Thu thru Sun: 9-5 Days: Mon thru Thu: 9-4, Fri: 9-6, Sat: 9-5, Sun: 10-4 Out In The Garden Nursery Westergreen, Carol Eastfork Nursery 32483 S Mathias Rd Hatch, Samantha Molalla, OR 97038-8448 2900 NE Stoughton Rd 503-829-4141 La Center, WA 98629 http://www.outinthegardennursery. 360-263-2662 com http://www.eastforknursery.com Open: 4/1/17 - 10/14/17 Open: 4/1/17 - 10/29/17 Days: Tue thru Sun: 10-4 Also open by appointment. Sebright Gardens Garden Thyme Nursery Johnson, Thomas Harris, Patricia 7185 Lakeside Drive NE 4177 Cascade Hwy NE Salem, OR 97305 Silverton, OR 97381 503-463-9615 503-551-1875 http://www.sebrightgardens.com http://gardenthymenursery.com Open: 4/1/17 - 10/2/17 Open: 4/1/17 - 6/30/17 Days: Daily: 10-5 Days: Wed thru Sat: 10-5
5 Secret Garden Growers, LLC Joy Creek Nursery Thompson, Patricia Maurice Horn, Mike Smith 29100 S Needy Rd 20300 NW Watson Road Canby, OR 97013-8544 Portland, OR 97056 503-651-2006 503-248-9670 http://www.secretgardengrowers.com http://www.bannersbyricki.com Open: 4/1/17 - 10/31/17 Open: 2/25/17 - 10/31/17 Days: Thu thru Sat: 10-5 Days: Daily: 9-5
A scene from Beth Hansen-Winter's garden, location of the July 30 picnic for garden hosts and HPSO volunteers.
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A PICNIC FOR VOLUNTEERS & GARDEN HOSTS
The Second Annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
Sunday, July 30, from noon to 5:00 pm.
We hope you'll join us for the second annual HPSO potluck Volunteer Picnic. We hugely appreciate your hard work throughout the year and would like to thank you with a bee-buzzingly, sun-flowery day in the country with new and old friends. Bring your favorite beverage and picnic offering and breathe in the fresh country air. Spouses, offspring and grannies welcome! Dogs, too!
There are seating areas throughout the garden, but if you want to picnic in the sun we suggest you bring a blanket or throw.
Beth Hansen-Winter's Garden 19501 S. Upper Highland Rd. Beavercreek, OR 97004
See page 50 for Beth Hansen-Winter's garden description and directions.
7 OPEN GARDENS CALENDAR
Saturday, April 01, 2017 10-2 Emel, Alicia & Welch, Bob 10-4 5539 SE Oak St. Greydanus, Matthew Portland, OR 97215 Laurel Hedge 11-4 28500 SE Currin Rd Cecil & Molly Smith Garden Estacada, OR 97023 5055 Raybell Road St Paul, OR 97137 11-4 ______Cecil & Molly Smith Garden 5055 Raybell Road Sunday, April 09, 2017 St Paul, OR 97137 12-4 10-2 Marston, Jeanne Hardin, Meredith 16712 SE Cohiba Ct. Wildlife Botanical Gardens Damascus, OR 97089 11000 NE 149th St Brush Prairie, WA 98606 11-4 ______Cecil & Molly Smith Garden 5055 Raybell Road Sunday, April 02, 2017 St Paul, OR 97137 ______11-4 Cecil & Molly Smith Garden Saturday, April 22, 2017 5055 Raybell Road St Paul, OR 97137 11-4 Cecil & Molly Smith Garden 10-2 5055 Raybell Road Hardin, Meredith St Paul, OR 97137 Wildlife Botanical Gardens 11000 NE 149th St 11-3 Brush Prairie, WA 98606 Hatch, Samantha ______Eastfork Nursery 2900 NE Stoughton Rd Saturday, April 08, 2017 La Center, WA 98629 ______10-4 Marston, Jeanne Sunday, April 23, 2017 16712 SE Cohiba Ct. Damascus, OR 97089 11-5 Denman, Susan 4546 SW Humphrey Blvd Portland, OR 97221 8 11-4 9-3 Platt, David & Lisa Hardin, Meredith The Jane Kerr Platt Garden Wildlife Botanical Gardens 4550 SW Humphrey Blvd 11000 NE 149th St Portland, OR 97221 Brush Prairie, WA 98606 ______9-6 Hartline, Jane & Greenfield, Mark Saturday, May 06, 2017 Lost Lagoon Farm
14745 NW Gillihan Rd 10-4 Sauvie Island, OR 97231-1527 Greydanus, Matthew Laurel Hedge 11-4 28500 SE Currin Rd Cecil & Molly Smith Garden Estacada, OR 97023 5055 Raybell Road St Paul, OR 97137 11-5 ______Cassin, Mary Anne & Meyer, Ken 3541 SW Vermont St Saturday, April 29, 2017 Portland, OR 97219
10-3 10-4 Siegmund, Cherie Fairchild, Jeff Cedarglen Floral 3148 NW Wilson 25054 SE Sunshine Valley Rd Portland, OR 97210 Damascus, OR 97089 11-5 11-4 Jacobs, Norm & Zaveson, Deb Cecil & Molly Smith Garden Arbutus Garden Arts 5055 Raybell Road 4235 SE Harney Street St Paul, OR 97137 Portland, OR 97206
9-3 11-4 Hardin, Meredith Cecil & Molly Smith Garden Wildlife Botanical Gardens 5055 Raybell Road 11000 NE 149th St St Paul, OR 97137 Brush Prairie, WA 98606 ______10-2 Hardin, Meredith Wildlife Botanical Gardens Sunday, April 30, 2017 11000 NE 149th St Brush Prairie, WA 98606 11-4 Cecil & Molly Smith Garden ______5055 Raybell Road St Paul, OR 97137
9 Sunday, May 07, 2017 10-4 Gates, Barry & Karen 11-5 Garden of Evermore Jacobs, Norm & Zaveson, Deb 28119 NE 36th St Arbutus Garden Arts Camas, WA 98607 4235 SE Harney Street ______Portland, OR 97206 Sunday, May 14, 2017 11-4 Cecil & Molly Smith Garden 10-4 5055 Raybell Road Williams, Zig St Paul, OR 97137 The Fruit Safari 11985 SW Jaeger Terrace 10-2 Beaverton, OR 97007 Hardin, Meredith 10-4 Wildlife Botanical Gardens Combs, Rose Ada 11000 NE 149th St The Social Garden Brush Prairie, WA 98606 454 S. Center St. ______Oregon City, OR 97045
Saturday, May 13, 2017 10-4 Wiley, Sharon
509 South Center St 11-4 Oregon City, OR 97045 Cecil & Molly Smith Garden 5055 Raybell Road St Paul, OR 97137 11-4 Cecil & Molly Smith Garden 5055 Raybell Road 10-4 St Paul, OR 97137 Emel, Alicia & Welch, Bob
5539 SE Oak St. 11-5 Portland, OR 97215 Hackenbruck, Tony 3626 SE Taylor St. 11-5 Portland, OR 97214 Hackenbruck, Tony ______3626 SE Taylor St. Portland, OR 97214 Saturday, May 20, 2017 11-4 Vetter, Thomas 10-4 1027 NE 110th Ave Marston, Jeanne Portland, OR 97220-3136 16712 SE Cohiba Ct. Damascus, OR 97089
10 11-4 10-4 Whitman, Kathy Dickinson, Lynn & Dan Creekside Cottage Garden 16815 S. Henrici Road 5665 Bonita Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 11-4 10-4 Mostul, Burl Hartinger, Karyn Villa Catalana Gardens 2375 SE 56th Pl 11900 S Criteser Rd Hillsboro, OR 97123 Oregon City, OR 97045
10-5 9-5 Tuttle, Charlene & Bill Franklin, Susan & Andrew 5710 SW Childs Rd. Snow Cottage Garden Lake Oswego, OR 97035 230 SW Riverdale Rd Portland, OR 97219 10-4 ______Dickinson, Lynn & Dan 16815 S. Henrici Road Saturday, May 27, 2017 Oregon City, OR 97045 9-4 11-4 Miller, Lynda & Roger & Nathan Mostul, Burl Miller's Manor Gardens Villa Catalana Gardens 27452 S Gribble Rd 11900 S Criteser Rd Canby, OR 97013 Oregon City, OR 97045 10-5 12-4 Westergreen, Carol Aalseth, Jean & Albers, Ron Out in the Garden Nursery 5361 SE 38th Ave 32483 S Mathias Rd Portland, OR 97202 Molalla, OR 97038-8448
10-1 10-5 Hazen, Teresia Johnson, Thomas Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Sebright Gardens Stenzel Healing Garden 7185 Lakeside Drive NE 1015 NW 22nd Ave #529 Salem, OR 97305 Portland, OR 97210 ______10-5 Harris, Patricia Sunday, May 21, 2017 Garden Thyme Nursery 4177 Cascade Hwy NE
Silverton, OR 97381 12-4 Marston, Jeanne ______16712 SE Cohiba Ct. Damascus, OR 97089 11 Sunday, May 28, 2017 10-4 Babbit, Michael & Bartholomew, Ellen 9-4 Ten Thousand Blessings Miller, Lynda & Roger & Nathan 5317 SE Center St. Miller's Manor Gardens Portland, OR 97206-3946 27452 S Gribble Rd Canby, OR 97013 11-5 Hackenbruck, Tony 10-5 3626 SE Taylor St. Westergreen, Carol Portland, OR 97214 Out in the Garden Nursery 32483 S Mathias Rd 10-2 Molalla, OR 97038-8448 Hardin, Meredith Wildlife Botanical Gardens 10-4 11000 NE 149th St Storc, Lise & Comeau, Andrew Brush Prairie, WA 98606 Morthanweekanchu ______6021 NW Skyline Blvd Portland, OR 97229 Sunday, June 04, 2017 10-5
Johnson, Thomas 11-5 Sebright Gardens Schaaf, Karen 7185 Lakeside Drive NE Springdale Gardens Salem, OR 97305 32201 E Historic Columbia River Hwy Corbett, OR 97019 10-5 Harris, Patricia 11-5 Garden Thyme Nursery Shelman, Kathleen & David 4177 Cascade Hwy NE Old Hurlburt School Gardens Silverton, OR 97381 36141 SE Hurlburt Rd ______Corbett, OR 97019
Saturday, June 03, 2017 9-5 9-6 Meservy, Connie & Chuck Meservy, Connie & Chuck 9951 SE Eastmont Drive 9951 SE Eastmont Drive Damascus, OR 97089 Damascus, OR 97089 11-5 10-4 Forsyth, Madeline & Pete Greydanus, Matthew 2114 NW 5th St Laurel Hedge Gresham, OR 97030-6621 28500 SE Currin Rd Estacada, OR 97023
12 11-6 Monday, June 05, 2017 Fortune, Kathleen Century House 4-dusk 28405 SE Powell Valley Rd Schaaf, Karen Gresham, OR 97080-9017 Springdale Gardens 32201 E Historic Columbia River Hwy 10-4 Corbett, OR 97019 Babbit, Michael & Bartholomew, Ellen Ten Thousand Blessings 4-dusk 5317 SE Center St. Shelman, Kathleen & David Portland, OR 97206-3946 Old Hurlburt School Gardens 36141 SE Hurlburt Rd 11-4 Corbett, OR 97019 Coombs, Jane & Dowse, Peter 7060 SE 13th Ave 4-8 Portland, OR 97202 Forsyth, Madeline 2114 NW 5th St 11-5 Gresham, OR 97030-6621 Hackenbruck, Tony 3626 SE Taylor St. 4-8 Portland, OR 97214 Fortune, Kathleen 10-5 Century House Masta, Susan & Withgott, Jay 28405 SE Powell Valley Rd 7515 SW 34th Ave Gresham, OR 97080-9017 Portland, OR 97219 5-8 Christopher, Barbara 10-5 Petals & Stems Leslie Campbell 3415 NE 18th Ave Homestead Cottage Portland, OR 97212 5309 SW Illinois St Portland, OR 97221 4-7 Coombs, Jane 11-5 7060 SE 13th Ave Rondone, Jim Portland, OR 97202 6501 SW 35th Avenue Portland, OR 97221 5-9 Ernst, Linda 10-2 2945 NE 17th Ave Hardin, Meredith Portland, OR 97212-3351 Wildlife Botanical Gardens 11000 NE 149th St 5-9 Brush Prairie, WA 98606 Fuller, Joanne ______2933 NE 17th Ave Portland, OR 97212-3351 ______
13 Saturday, June 10, 2017 11-5 Hackenbruck, Tony 10-4 3626 SE Taylor St. Marston, Jeanne Portland, OR 97214 16712 SE Cohiba Ct. Damascus, OR 97089 12-4 Lewis, Del & Abbie 11-5 7206 NE Sacramento St. Hackenbruck, Tony Portland, OR 97213 3626 SE Taylor St. Portland, OR 97214 11-4 ______Vetter, Thomas 1027 NE 110th Ave Portland, OR 97220-3136 Sunday, June 11, 2017 ______
12-6 Fletcher, Bill Monday, June 12, 2017 2557 S. Dogwood St. / PO Box 791 Cornelius, OR 97113 4-8 Fletcher, Bill 12-4 2557 S. Dogwood St. / PO Box 791 Marston, Jeanne Cornelius, OR 97113 16712 SE Cohiba Ct. Damascus, OR 97089 4-7 Coombs, Jane 12-6 7060 SE 13th Ave DeNoyer, Mary Portland, OR 97202 7227 NE Sacramento Portland, OR 97213-6034 4-dusk DeNoyer, Mary 10-4 7227 NE Sacramento Dietrich, Bud Portland, OR 97213-6034 The Dietrich Garden 2160 NW 133rd Pl 4-8 Portland, OR 97229 Evans, Peggy & Dan Garden on the Green 12-4 7226 NE Sacramento Street Evans, Peggy & Dan Portland, OR 97213 Garden on the Green 7226 NE Sacramento Street 6-8 Portland, OR 97213 Gabel, Lisa 2550 SW 83rd Avenue 2-6 Portland, OR 97225 Gabel, Lisa 2550 SW 83rd Avenue Portland, OR 97225 14 4-8 10-5 Lewis, Del & Abbie Johnson, Thomas 7206 NE Sacramento St. Sebright Gardens Portland, OR 97213 7185 Lakeside Drive NE ______Salem, OR 97305
Saturday, June 17, 2017 11-6 Huntzinger, Susan
30940 SW River Lane Rd 11-3 West Linn, OR 97068 Stober, Nancy & Gary 3232 NW Ashland Dr Beaverton, OR 97006-4642 11-4 Mothershed, Vinette & Witlock, Roy Columbia River Daylily Club Display 9-4 Garden Miller, Lynda & Roger & Nathan 16222 NE 192nd Ave Miller's Manor Gardens Brush Prairie, WA 98606 27452 S Gribble Rd Canby, OR 97013 10-5 Palmer, Elizabeth & Allen, Robert 12-4 20300 NE 122nd St Maxwell, Barbara Brush Prairie, WA 98606 Barb's Botanical Bliss 4083 Colts Foot Lane Lake Oswego, OR 97035-1878 10-4 Gates, Barry & Karen Garden of Evermore 10-5 28119 NE 36th St Tuttle, Charlene & Bill Camas, WA 98607 5710 SW Childs Rd. Lake Oswego, OR 97035 10-5 Clark, Ruth & Gary 11-4 3111 NW 149TH ST Mostul, Burl Vancouver, WA 98685 Villa Catalana Gardens 11900 S Criteser Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 10-5 McElhaney, Judy & Roger Matsu Kaze (Wind in the Pines) 9-3 12506 NE 109th Ave Gersbach, Jim Vancouver, WA 98662 Capricornucopia 6111 NE 35th Place Portland, OR 97211 10-5 Skalicky, Pam 2117 NW 115th St
Vancouver, WA 98685-3660
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15 Sunday, June 18, 2017 11-4 Whitman, Kathy 11-3 Creekside Cottage Garden Stober, Nancy & Gary 5665 Bonita Rd 3232 NW Ashland Dr Lake Oswego, OR 97035 Beaverton, OR 97006-4642 11-5 12-6 Hackenbruck, Tony Fletcher, Bill 3626 SE Taylor St. 2557 S. Dogwood St. / PO Box 791 Portland, OR 97214 Cornelius, OR 97113 ______10-2 Hardin, Meredith Wildlife Botanical Gardens Saturday, June 24, 2017 11000 NE 149th St Brush Prairie, WA 98606 10-1 ______McConathy, Thom Oracle Delphiniums 5718 Alki Road Sunday, July 02, 2017 Vancouver, WA 98685 ______11-5 Hackenbruck, Tony 3626 SE Taylor St. Sunday, June 25, 2017 Portland, OR 97214
10-4 10-2 Storc, Lise & Comeau, Andrew Hardin, Meredith Morthanweekanchu Wildlife Botanical Gardens 6021 NW Skyline Blvd 11000 NE 149th St Portland, OR 97229 Brush Prairie, WA 98606
______10-1 McConathy, Thom Oracle Delphiniums Saturday, July 08, 2017 5718 Alki Road Vancouver, WA 98685 11-6 ______Hansen-Winter, Beth 19501 S Upper Highland Rd. Beavercreek, OR 97004 Saturday, July 01, 2017
9-4 10-4 Miller, Lynda & Roger & Nathan Greydanus, Matthew Miller's Manor Gardens Laurel Hedge 27452 S Gribble Rd 28500 SE Currin Rd Canby, OR 97013 Estacada, OR 97023
16 10-5 Sunday, July 09, 2017 Westergreen, Carol Out in the Garden Nursery 11-6 32483 S Mathias Rd Hansen-Winter, Beth Molalla, OR 97038-8448 19501 S Upper Highland Rd. Beavercreek, OR 97004 10-4 Dickinson, Lynn & Dan 9-4 16815 S. Henrici Road Miller, Lynda & Roger & Nathan Oregon City, OR 97045 Miller's Manor Gardens 27452 S Gribble Rd 9-5 Canby, OR 97013 Hilderbrand, Meredith 16700 South Wilson Road 10-5 Oregon City, OR 97045 Westergreen, Carol Out in the Garden Nursery 11-5 32483 S Mathias Rd Hackenbruck, Tony Molalla, OR 97038-8448 3626 SE Taylor St. Portland, OR 97214 10-4 Dickinson, Lynn & Dan 9-5 16815 S. Henrici Road Schweppe, Connie & Dennis Oregon City, OR 97045 2104 SE Lincoln Portland, OR 97214 9-5 Hilderbrand, Meredith 10-5 16700 South Wilson Road Johnson, Thomas Oregon City, OR 97045 Sebright Gardens 7185 Lakeside Drive NE 11-5 Salem, OR 97305 Hackenbruck, Tony 3626 SE Taylor St. 10-5 Portland, OR 97214 Harris, Patricia Garden Thyme Nursery 10-5 4177 Cascade Hwy NE Johnson, Thomas Silverton, OR 97381 Sebright Gardens 7185 Lakeside Drive NE 10-1 Salem, OR 97305 McConathy, Thom Oracle Delphiniums 10-5 5718 Alki Road Harris, Patricia Vancouver, WA 98685 Garden Thyme Nursery ______4177 Cascade Hwy NE Silverton, OR 97381
17 10-1 10-3 McConathy, Thom Chapin, Jean Oracle Delphiniums River Forest Garden 5718 Alki Road 1130 SE River Forest Rd Vancouver, WA 98685 Oak Grove, OR 97267 ______10-4 Monday, July 10, 2017 Gates, Barry & Karen Garden of Evermore
28119 NE 36th St 4-dusk Camas, WA 98607 Hardiman, Lucy & Fred 1234 SE 18th ______Portland, OR 97214-3867 Sunday, July 16, 2017 4-9 Hyland, Bob & Beckman, Andrew 9-6 12308 NW Harborton Dr Hoffman, Richard Portland, OR 97231 255 East Berkeley St. Gladstone, OR 97027-2415 5-dusk ______Schweppe, Connie & Dennis 2104 SE Lincoln Saturday, July 22, 2017 Portland, OR 97214
12-4 5-9 Wagner, Helena & Dan Wisner, Linda & Orloff, Chet 4 Season Garden Flicker Farm 13364 SE 124th Ave 18200 NW Sauvie Island Rd Clackamas, OR 97015 Portland, OR 97231-1338 10-4 4-9 Combs, Rose Ada Hartline, Jane & Greenfield, Mark The Social Garden Lost Lagoon Farm 454 S. Center St. 14745 NW Gillihan Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 Sauvie Island, OR 97231-1527 Saturday, July 15, 2017 10-4 Wiley, Sharon 9-6 509 South Center St Hoffman, Richard Oregon City, OR 97045 255 East Berkeley St. Gladstone, OR 97027-2415 11-5 Cassin, Mary Anne & Meyer, Ken 3541 SW Vermont St Portland, OR 97219 ______
18 Sunday, July 23, 2017 4-7 Hazen, Teresia 12-4 Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Wagner, Helena & Dan Stenzel Healing Garden 4 Season Garden 1015 NW 22nd Ave #529 13364 SE 124th Ave Portland, OR 97210 Clackamas, OR 97015 ______
10-4 Saturday, July 29, 2017 Combs, Rose Ada The Social Garden 12-6 454 S. Center St. De Sousa, J J & Jose Oregon City, OR 97045 2040 SE 76th Avenue Portland, OR 97215 10-4 Wiley, Sharon 11-5 509 South Center St Mitchell, Christine & James Oregon City, OR 97045 The Mitchell Garden 12250 SW Lynnridge Ave 9-4 Portland, OR 97225 Dietrich, Bud The Dietrich Garden 9-1 2160 NW 133rd Pl Morgan, Stephen & Laufenberg, Marilyn Portland, OR 97229 0120 SW Canby St Portland, OR 97219 10-4 Storc, Lise & Comeau, Andrew 9-6 Morthanweekanchu Rozenboom, Gene & Patton, Randy 6021 NW Skyline Blvd 4217 SW Westdale Dr Portland, OR 97229 Portland, OR 97221
11-5 10-5 Wisner, Linda & Orloff, Chet Craven, Ken & Joyce Flicker Farm 2794 Allen St 18200 NW Sauvie Island Rd Kelso, WA 98626 Portland, OR 97231-1338 ______10-5 Hodges, Julie & Evans, Michael Monday, July 24, 2017 1832 Alma Dr Kelso, WA 98626
4-7 Ashmun, Barbara Blossom 10-5 8560 SW Fairway Dr Turner, Joanne & Larry Portland, OR 97225-2760 124 Jensen Rd Kelso, WA 98626 ______19 Sunday, July 30, 2017 10-1 McConathy, Thom 12-5 Oracle Delphiniums Kuestner, Mark & Linda 5718 Alki Road 79435 Highway 101 Vancouver, WA 98685 Arch Cape, OR 97102 ______
12-5 Sunday, August 06, 2017 Westergreen, Carol Out in the Garden Nursery 10-1 32483 S Mathias Rd McConathy, Thom Molalla, OR 97038-8448 Oracle Delphiniums 5718 Alki Road 1-5 Vancouver, WA 98685 Berry, Adriana ______Plant Passion Garden 11940 NW Oatfield Ct Portland, OR 97229 Monday, August 07, 2017
5-8 9-1 Wiley, Sharon Morgan, Stephen & Laufenberg, Marilyn 509 South Center St 0120 SW Canby St Oregon City, OR 97045 Portland, OR 97219
______4-dusk Babbit, Michael & Bartholomew, Ellen Saturday, August 05, 2017 Ten Thousand Blessings 5317 SE Center St. 10-4 Portland, OR 97206-3946 Greydanus, Matthew Laurel Hedge 5-dusk 28500 SE Currin Rd Goldman, Nancy Estacada, OR 97023 4527 NE Skidmore Portland, OR 97218 10-5 Tuttle, Charlene & Bill 4-7 5710 SW Childs Rd. Morgan, Stephen Lake Oswego, OR 97035 0120 SW Canby St 11-4 Portland, OR 97219 Whitman, Kathy Creekside Cottage Garden 4-8 5665 Bonita Rd Vetter, Thomas Lake Oswego, OR 97035 1027 NE 110th Ave Portland, OR 97220-3136
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20 Saturday, August 12, 2017 Monday, August 21, 2017
10-5 4-dusk Amato, Ann & Zorich, John Warncke, Tesan Campiello Maurizio Concrete Jungle: 12 SE 72nd Ave A Rather Bookish Garden Portland, OR 97215 7010 SW Shady Lane Tigard, OR 97223 10-4 ______Mitchell, Christine & James The Mitchell Garden Saturday, August 26, 2017 12250 SW Lynnridge Ave
Portland, OR 97225 10-4 ______Hartinger, Karyn 2375 SE 56th Pl Sunday, August 13, 2017 Hillsboro, OR 97123 ______10-5 Amato, Ann & Zorich, John Saturday, August 26, 2017 Campiello Maurizio
12 SE 72nd Ave 10-1 Portland, OR 97215 Hazen, Teresia ______Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Stenzel Healing Garden Saturday, August 19, 2017 1015 NW 22nd Ave #529 Portland, OR 97210 9-5 Johnson, Thomas 12-6 Sebright Gardens Warncke, Tesan 7185 Lakeside Drive NE Concrete Jungle: A Rather Bookish Salem, OR 97305 Garden 7010 SW Shady Lane 11-6 Tigard, OR 97223 Huntzinger, Susan ______30940 SW River Lane Rd West Linn, OR 97068 Sunday, August 27, 2017 ______11-4 Hartinger, Karyn 2375 SE 56th Pl Hillsboro, OR 97123
21 1-5 Saturday, September 09, 2017 Berry, Adriana Plant Passion Garden 11-3 11940 NW Oatfield Ct Stober, Nancy & Gary Portland, OR 97229 3232 NW Ashland Dr Beaverton, OR 97006-4642 11-5 Rondone, Jim 10-4 6501 SW 35th Avenue Williams, Zig Portland, OR 97221 The Fruit Safari 11985 SW Jaeger Terrace 12-6 Beaverton, OR 97007 Warncke, Tesan 11-4 Concrete Jungle: Whitman, Kathy A Rather Bookish Garden Creekside Cottage Garden 7010 SW Shady Lane 5665 Bonita Rd Tigard, OR 97223 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 ______10-5 Saturday, September 02, 2017 Amato, Ann & Zorich, John Campiello Maurizio 10-4 12 SE 72nd Ave Greydanus, Matthew Portland, OR 97215 Laurel Hedge 28500 SE Currin Rd 10-3 Estacada, OR 97023 Fairchild, Jeff 3148 NW Wilson 10-1 Portland, OR 97210 McConathy, Thom Oracle Delphiniums 9-5 5718 Alki Road Johnson, Thomas Vancouver, WA 98685 Sebright Gardens ______7185 Lakeside Drive NE Salem, OR 97305 Sunday, September 03, 2017 ______
10-1 Sunday, September 10, 2017 McConathy, Thom Oracle Delphiniums 11-3 5718 Alki Road Stober, Nancy & Gary Vancouver, WA 98685 3232 NW Ashland Dr ______Beaverton, OR 97006-4642
22 12-6 Sunday, September 24, 2017 Fletcher, Bill 2557 S. Dogwood St. / PO Box 791 9-4 Cornelius, OR 97113 Miller, Lynda & Roger & Nathan Miller's Manor Gardens 10-5 27452 S Gribble Rd Amato, Ann & Zorich, John Canby, OR 97013 Campiello Maurizio 12 SE 72nd Ave 10-5 Portland, OR 97215 Westergreen, Carol ______Out in the Garden Nursery 32483 S Mathias Rd Saturday, September 23, 2017 Molalla, OR 97038-8448
9-4 11-5 Miller, Lynda & Roger & Nathan Jacobs, Norm & Zaveson, Deb Miller's Manor Gardens Arbutus Garden Arts 27452 S Gribble Rd 4235 SE Harney Street Canby, OR 97013 Portland, OR 97206
10-5 10-4 Westergreen, Carol Storc, Lise & Comeau, Andrew Out in the Garden Nursery Morthanweekanchu 32483 S Mathias Rd 6021 NW Skyline Blvd Molalla, OR 97038-8448 Portland, OR 97229
11-5 10-5 Jacobs, Norm & Zaveson, Deb Johnson, Thomas Arbutus Garden Arts Sebright Gardens 4235 SE Harney Street 7185 Lakeside Drive NE Portland, OR 97206 Salem, OR 97305
10-5 9-6 Johnson, Thomas Hartline, Jane & Greenfield, Mark Sebright Gardens Lost Lagoon Farm 7185 Lakeside Drive NE 14745 NW Gillihan Rd Salem, OR 97305 Sauvie Island, OR 97231-1527
10-5 10-5 Harris, Patricia Harris, Patricia Garden Thyme Nursery Garden Thyme Nursery 4177 Cascade Hwy NE 4177 Cascade Hwy NE Silverton, OR 97381 Silverton, OR 97381 ______
23 Monday, September 25, 2017 Saturday, October 14, 2017
4-9 11-5 Hartline, Jane & Greenfield, Mark Jacobs, Norm & Zaveson, Deb Lost Lagoon Farm Arbutus Garden Arts 14745 NW Gillihan Rd 4235 SE Harney Street Sauvie Island, OR 97231-1527 Portland, OR 97206 ______
Saturday, October 07, 2017 Sunday, October 15, 2017
10-4 11-5 Greydanus, Matthew Jacobs, Norm & Zaveson, Deb Laurel Hedge Arbutus Garden Arts 28500 SE Currin Rd 4235 SE Harney Street Estacada, OR 97023 Portland, OR 97206
10-1 McConathy, Thom Oracle Delphiniums 5718 Alki Road Vancouver, WA 98685 ______
Sunday, October 08, 2017 10-1 McConathy, Thom Oracle Delphiniums 5718 Alki Road Vancouver, WA 98685 ______
24 GARDEN & NURSERY DESCRIPTIONS
Aalseth, Jean, and Ron Albers Private garden Dutch Landscapes Garden Design & 20-May, 12-4 Consultation Also open by appointment. 5361 SE 38th Ave New listing Portland, OR 97202 [email protected] 503-771-2537 http://jean.aalseth.net
We've had fun transforming our small but mighty urban garden with a woodland feel into a designer's lushly-planted bird-lover's paradise. Secluded behind the mixed habitat hedgerow in front, choice native cultivars are featured along with cool Chilean specimens and other ornamental and useful plants. A friend described our place as a quiet and peaceful oasis at the end of a short street in a popular, active neighborhood in SE Portland near Reed College. You are welcome to visit. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: From the west side, head east on the Ross Island Bridge. Turn right on 17th, left on Holgate, right on 28th, left on Steele, and right on SE 38th (a dead-end block). Proceed south 1 block. We are the last house (teal- colored) on the right in the cul-de-sac.
Albers, Ron see Aalseth, Jean Allen, Robert see Palmer, Elizabeth
Amato, Ann, and John Zorich Private garden Milton's Garden Menagerie, 12-Aug, 10-5, 13-Aug, 10-5, Spiffy Seeds 9-Sep, 10-5, 12 SE 72nd Ave 10-Sep, 10-5 Portland, OR 97215 New listing [email protected] 503-936-8433 http://www.amateurbot-ann-ist.com
Campiello Maurizio Located at the base of Mt. Tabor, Campiello Maurizio is our small garden space behind the house where we drink coffee, entertain guests, and lounge beneath the large living willow arbor I created over 10 years ago. Due to our shared heritage, there is an Italian feel to the garden, but that's not all that you'll encounter here. The rest of the garden is modest and bohemian. I'm a 25 plant collector, propagator, and lover of plants so there is a hodgepodge in this city garden. The garden is far from being established at this point. There is a xeric area, two shade gardens beneath mature Doug firs, a propagation area, as well as the graveled living area out back. Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: We're easy to find. From downtown take Burnside and drive east, making sure to stay in the left lane as you near the north side of Mt. Tabor. If you miss where Burnside splits and becomes Thorburn simply turn left onto 72nd Ave. If you stay on Burnside, turn right onto 72nd Ave. We're the second house in from the street and we have a large Douglas fir out front. Since our street is narrow, it may be easier to park along Burnside. If you hit 82nd Ave. you've gone too far. Our house is located in the NE corner of the Mt. Tabor neighborhood.
Arbutus Garden Arts see Jacobs, Norm
Ashmun, Barbara Blossom Private garden Creative Garden Design Monday: 24-Jul, 4-7 8560 SW Fairway Dr Also open by appointment. Portland, OR 97225-2760 [email protected] 503-297-1297
If I were to give my garden a name, it would be Barbara's Playground. It's my favorite place to spend time in every day. There I plant, prune, and putter, always trying out new varieties of flowering perennials and shrubs, and dream up different ways to combine them with each other. Now thirty years old, the garden sits on an acre that feels bigger, thanks to the borrowed landscape beyond. Features include island beds, mixed borders, container plantings, a collection of dwarf conifers and dwarf ginkgoes, a redwood greenhouse, grape arbor and an eagle stone patio framed by a pergola. https://loveletterstomygarden.wordpress.com Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: Hwy 26 west to Sylvan exit. Turn left at exit, crossing back over freeway, and stay to the right, descending Scholl's Ferry Rd. Go through a few lights, and soon after passing Parr Lumber on the right, turn right onto Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, heading west. Turn right (north) at the first light, SW 78th, and go straight uphill, through one stop sign. At the second stop sign, Fairway Drive (library and school on your right), turn left and go a block 26 and a half to 8560 SW Fairway Drive, small blue house just past a large gray- brown house, on your left. Please park across the street on the gravel shoulder or on side streets (shoulder on my side of the road is soft).
Babbit, Michael Private garden Ellen Bartholomew 3-Jun, 10-4, 4-Jun, 10-4 5317 SE Center St. Monday: 7-Aug, 4-dusk Portland, OR 97206-3946 Also open by appointment. [email protected] 503-771-9660
Ten Thousand Blessings We pack a lot into our small urban space. Borders of shrub roses and drought-tolerant plants fill the hellstrip, while an exuberant mixed border lines the driveway. The grass has been replaced, a zigzag pathway in front leads you on. In the back, a copper fence and glass art lead to the first of several rooms. Dozens of potted shrubs create privacy, and the sound of water permeates the area. The next room is bordered by blueberries and grapes, and includes a small pond and increasingly, bonsai and an Asian feel. Glass art and copper structures enliven the spaces. At the rear is a shade garden under apricot and apple trees, which evolved from a wild cottage feel to a path of Chinese plants (anything of the species delavayi). A bonsai work area completes the space, but the vegetable bed may not survive neighboring construction. This is a small-scale garden, but with many surprises. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: SE Powell (Hwy 26) from East or West to S.E. 52nd Ave. South on 52nd, 2 blocks past Foster to Center St.; Left (E.) on Center to almost the end of the block, 5317!
Barca, Annette Private garden 943 Chickadee Drive Open by appointment only. Greenbank, WA 98253 [email protected] 360-678-8328
Hummingbird Hill Hummingbird Hill, created by Bob Barca, is a 2/3 acre, ten-year-old, collector's garden located on Whidbey Island. The Mediterranean-style design features gardens mulched with gravel, many raised stone beds, garden walls, seven unique water features, and several sitting areas. Drought-tolerant plants that provide interest all year and attract birds are the focus. There is a large collection of grevilleas, arctostaphylos, and 27 kniphofias. Other genera include adenocarpus, agave, arbutus, callistemon, carpenteria, ceanothus, cistus, embothrium, fremontodendron, fuchsia, hakea, leptospermum, lyonothamnus, and yucca. Aloe, leucadendron, leucospermum, banksia, anigozanthos, and the more tender grevilleas are grown in pots and moved to the conservatory for the winter. All these plants reflect the various Mediterranean climate of the world, especially Australia. In addition there is a bog garden, a raised cactus bed and a bird stream. Open by appointment all year. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: From Seattle head north on I-5 to exit 182 and follow the signs to Whidbey Island Ferry/Mukilteo(the ferry runs every 1/2 hour during the day). Leaving the ferry head North on Hwy 525(the main road coming off the ferry) for about 17 miles to the town of Greenbank. Just past the Greenbank store is North Bluff Road(with a right turn lane). Proceed on North Bluff road until you are about 2 miles from the Greenbank store and reaching the crest of a hill. Turn left on Chickadee Dr. We are the first driveway on the right. Please park on Chickadee Dr. rather than North Bluff Road.
Barreto, Tom Private garden 485 NW Skyline Blvd Open by appointment only. Portland, OR 97229 [email protected] 503-816-7015
Our two-acre garden was a slope of invasive weeds when we purchased the property in 2000. After living with all the scotch broom, ivy and vinca, we decided it was time for a MAJOR backyard remodel in 2003. Landscape architect Michael Schultz created a beautiful design that pulled the house and the garden together, taming the slope with a number of terraces for entertaining and a much better connection to the garden. Mature evergreen trees, 50-year-old rhododendrons, an eight-bed raised vegetable garden and plenty of year-round color make up this collector's garden. The best time to visit the garden is in May, June, late July or August. The house was completely remodeled and a new front patio courtyard designed by Laura Crockett, the Garden Diva, was added in July, 2015. Please wear comfortable shoes. Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: Follow W. Burnside west into the hills. At the top of W. Burnside at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, stay to the right on NW Skyline Blvd and go approximately 1 mile. Count the speed bumps on NW Skyline Blvd and immediately after the 4th speed bump park in the cobblestone pullout on the left side of the road next to the mailbox and under the wisteria. Come through the garden gate and descend to the house. Parking is limited. 28 Bartholomew, Ellen see Babbit, Michael Beckman, Andrew see Hyland, Bob
Berry, Adriana Private garden Plant Passion Design LLC 30-Jul, 1-5, 27-Aug, 1-5 11940 NW Oatfield Ct Portland, OR 97229 [email protected] 503-643-5223 http://www.plantpassiondesign.com
Plant Passion Garden This backyard garden features clean, strong geometric lines defining distinct outdoor rooms. The garden blends tropical, contemporary and Northwest styles. Garden spaces are connected by paths of flint gravel lined with borders of polished river rock. A rustic stone sitting wall surrounds the patio area and defines a backdrop rich in texture, color and fragrance. Modern steel planters line the flagstone porch and steps leading to the house. A steel deco trellis provides the backdrop for a large planted container creating a key focal point in the garden. Bold foliage choices artfully arranged suggest the South American tropics of the design's native home. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: From downtown Portland, take Hwy 26 west toward ocean beaches. Take exit 68 toward Cedar Hills Blvd/Beaverton. Turn right on Cedar Hills Blvd. At second light, turn left on NW Cornell Road. Take the first right at NW119th, go straight up the hill until road bends toward the right. Instead, turn left onto NW McDaniel Rd. Take the first right onto NW Big Fir Cir. Take the second right onto NW Oatfield Ct. Destination will be on the right.
Blooming Junction see Dinsdale, Grace
Borcherding, MaryAnn Private garden 6012 NE 20th Court Open by appointment only. Vancouver, WA 98665 [email protected] 360-695-9126
My garden is on the typical 100'x100' lot. I've maintained an American Hemerocallis Society Display Garden for 10 years. I grow about 200 different vareties of daylilies, plus peonies, hellebores, hostas, old-fashioned calla lilies, astilbe, oriental lilies, fuchsia, hydrangea, clematis, iris, and others. I love garden art and have collected fun things to draw interest into the beds. My Weeping Blue 29 Atlas Cedar is the centerpiece by the entryway with a small water feature. The original magnolia is still growing strong. I've added a Sundance Magnolia, white paperbark birch, two crepe myrtles and a sunset maple to replace old stately trees lost to disease and storms.The garden is alive with vibrant color and lovely fragrance all summer. There are shady places to sit and relax, with hummers for entertainment. Not big enough to wear you out, but just to have fun and take in the bursts of color. Something is flowering 3 seasons, and I garden for eye candy! Come and enjoy! Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: Heading north on I-5, take Exit 3, turn right on Minnehaha/63rd, which is the second light. Heading south on I-5, take the 78th St exit to the left (east), then turn right (south) on Hwy 99, then left on Minnehaha/63rd. Once on Minnehaha, in approximately 1 mile, take a right on 19th and follow it to the end. Turn left, and then another left on 20th. We are the second house from the corner on the left side of the cul-de-sac. The house is yellow with white trim. Park in my driveway or in front of my neighbors' houses; just don't block their driveways. I will block out my front parking strip so that everyone can see the flowers from both sides of the sidewalk.
Campbell, Leslie Private garden 5309 SW Illinois St 4-June, 10-5 Portland, OR 97221 New listing [email protected] 503-358-8142 Homestead Cottage Set on ½ acre of land in Southwest Portland, Homestead Cottage Garden is a very private garden surrounded by grand old fashioned Camellia shrubs, lilac bushes, lovely cherry trees alongside old time favorite shrubs Philadelphus, Deutzia, and Wiegela. Interspersed with the traditional cottage plantings are native planting groups in different settings. These settings include a native plant woodland walk, a sunny native plant mixed meadow, shrub and tree area, and a small wetland pond space which hosts native invertebrates and floating humans alike. We are purposefully creating a wildlife garden at Homestead Cottage within the traditional garden style framework in order to demonstrate how native plants and wildlife gardening can be integrated into traditional settings. The nearby Masta pollinator-friendly garden will also be open this day. Directions: From Hillsdale or Multnomah Village go west on Vermont Avenue, north on SW 45th Street, then west on SW Illinois Street
30 Cassin, Mary Anne and Ken Meyer Private garden 3541 SW Vermont St 6-May, 11-5, 22-Jul, 11-5 Portland, OR 97219 New listing [email protected] 503-473-4885
We have been in this location for nearly 30 years, and were fortunate to begin our gardening with a number of large heritage trees that we built the rest of the garden around. Ken was the gardener at the Bishop's Close before we moved here, and some of our treasured plants began their lives as seedlings that needed to be weeded out there. The site is nearly a 1/2 acre with a mix of meadow-type lawn and shrub beds. Even after 29 years, it's a work in progress! Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: It's easiest to take I-5 south to the Multnomah exit. You'll be headed west and the streets are numbered. At SW 35th you'll come across the second light; turn to the right (north). There are a series of stop signs in Multnomah Village, proceed straight through and continue north over a series of hills until you come to a stop sign at SW Vermont. Turn left (west) and we are the second house on the right side. You'll know us by our hub cap collection along the retaining wall. Parking in front is limited but there is a church parking lot just a couple hundred feet further west on the same side of Vermont Street.
Cavender, Richard & Karen Private garden Red's Rhodies Open by appointment only. 15920 SW Oberst Lane Sherwood, OR 97140 [email protected] 503-625-6331
Red's Rhodies A two-acre garden with over 1000 rhododendrons and azaleas includes a large collection of our native R. occidentale, many magnolias, maples and flowering trees, including Embothrium coccineum. Many herbaceous perennials, including hardy orchids, complement the trees and shrubs. A rock garden, bog garden and pond round out the garden set on a sloping site with a panoramic view of four mountains. Peak bloom times: March-June for rhodies & magnolias, late May-June for native azalea, R. occidentale; June- September for perennials. I am pleased to say that we suffered little damage this past winter so do come visit. Open any time we are home, weekdays are good. We are only about 20 minutes from the Cecil & Molly Smith Garden. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it 31 Directions: I-5 south to Tigard exit 294. Through Tigard on 99W, about 10 miles, past King City to the 3rd light in Sherwood. Left at light for Old Town Sherwood (see blue signs). Past the schools to the stop sign. Right onto 3rd, 2 blocks & left onto Main. Follow Main over the RR tracks & on to the next stop sign at Sunset. Straight through stop onto Ladd Hill Road. Up Ladd Hill 1 mile to Oberst Lane on the left. Street sign on power pole and big group of mailboxes. Down Oberst 1 block, right up our drive. Sign on this corner says Reds Rhodies, end of drive. Large parking area with room to turn around a bus. Call if you get lost.
Cedarglen Floral Company see Siegmund, Cherie
Chapin, Jean Private garden Greenware Pottery 15-Jul, 10-3 1130 SE River Forest Rd Also open by appointment. Oak Grove, OR 97267 [email protected] 503-313-6123 http://www.greenwarepottery.com
River Forest Garden My plan is to make some major changes in the garden this year. We suffered severe damage from this winter's storms. So I am only open one day though I am happy to have you make an appointment to see the work in progress. Our acre on the Willamette is long and narrow with a driveway winding through. It is a sunny spot in the middle of a beautiful Douglas fir forest. The gardens were built over the past ten years, defining structure with shrubs and adding a perennial tapestry of textures and colors. The most challenging area to garden is the slope to the river on the west side of the property, with its stairway, lower patio and terracing. Sedums and grasses dominate this very dry landscape. I am a potter, hand-built stoneware for both home and garden. My garden inspires my art, my work informs the garden's plants and spaces. My studio stands in the middle of the property and is open on open garden dates and by appointment. See my work and garden at www.greenwarepottery.com. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: We are in the Oak Grove neighborhood, between Oregon City and Milwaukie - just south of Portland on the east side of the Willamette. Take 99E north or south. Turn west on Oak Grove Blvd. Turn left on River Road. First true right (not a dead end) is SE River Forest Road. Turn right onto River Forest Rd. and follow the road, bearing right at the 'Y'. 1130 is the 7th driveway on the left. We are on a flag lot. Drive into the property and park 32 along the outer driveway or in front of the 3 car garage on your left as you pass the gate.
Christopher, Barbara Private garden 3415 NE 18th Ave Monday: 5-Jun, 5-8 Portland, OR 97212 [email protected] (503)740-5216
Petals & Stems Moving out of the shadow of Forest Park eleven years ago, I found a rare, sunny, tree-less lot in Irvington. Five months later, the scraggly grass and puny rhodies had a close encounter of the bulldozer kind. David Mason (formerly Hedgerows Nursery) helped me make a plan for the sloped front yard, to include a rock garden, a dry creek and a small bridge. Initially, I planted lots of rocks and boulders, but all those sun-loving plants I could never have before soon followed. The next summer, the parking strip became a garden. Next I sold the lawn mower after plants filled the back yard as well. Ironically, I missed the shade plants I'd left behind, so a woodland garden emerged under the borrowed shade of birches. I then moved on to the driveway (who says you need to put a car there.) The container-based garden has a pergola at the back making a great patio. I look forward to sharing the garden again this summer. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: From I-5 take exit 302A (Rose Quarter/ Broadway/Weidler). Go East on Weidler to NE 15th Ave. Turn left onto 15th and go 10 blocks to NE Klickitat. Turn Right and go three blocks to NE 18th. Turn left and go nearly to Fremont. The house is on the left.
From I-405 cross over the Fremont Bridge staying in the right lane. Take Kirby Ave. exit. Turn left at the end of the exit ramp. Go straight for two blocks to NE Williams. Turn left onto Williams. Turn right onto Fremont. Go to NE 18th Ave. and turn right. House will be third on the right.
Clark, Ruth & Gary Private garden 3111 NW 149TH ST 17-Jun, 10-5 Vancouver, WA 98685 Also open by appointment. [email protected] 360-831-3827
33 Our three acre garden is now seventeen years old, although it seems more mature thanks to eight enormous walnut trees. The trees are remnants of a one-time orchard and give the property a park-like feel. Evergreens around the perimeter provide privacy and a great backdrop while still allowing plenty of sun. Over the years we've created many ornamental beds, in both sun and shade. Paving stone pathways tie it all together and Gary's metal art adds personality. I love the peaceful feel of the wide open spaces paired with spacious beds. A large vegetable garden surrounded by decorative fencing and arbors contains several raised beds, asparagus, grapes and blackberries. The latest addition is a new front walk and patio. Of course the garden is never done, and the current construction zone is along the driveway where we lost some trees in the winter storms. Open on the same day as the nearby Skalicky garden, as well as several other Clark County gardens. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: North on I- 5 to Exit #7 / NE 134th St. (Or North on I-205 to Exit #36 / NE 134th St, WSU Vancouver). Turn left onto NE 134th St and go west approximately one-half mile to a stoplight at NE 139th St. Turn left on NE 139th St and travel west 2.5 miles to a T intersection and stop sign at NW Seward Rd. Turn right and go north about 1/2 mile to NW 149th St (at the end of a white pasture fence on the right side). Turn right onto NW 149th St. Our house is the second and last house on this private road. Park in front of the garage, along the far side of the circle drive, or straight back in front of the shop.
Combs, Rose Ada Private garden 454 S. Center St. 14-May, 10-4, 22-Jul, 10-4, Oregon City, OR 97045 23-Jul, 10-4 [email protected] Also open by appointment. 503-655-0460
The Social Garden Our desire to stay in Oregon City led to a perhaps foolish decision to buy 1 1/2 acres of rock left behind by the Missoula floods. The property nestles at the base of a basalt bluff surrounded by big-leaf maple and Douglas fir. Creating a garden in such difficult terrain became my life's adventure. Today gravel paths, cozy seating areas, metal art, mixed borders, Ben Dye's steel fence, Marcia Donahue and Jean Chapin's ceramic art, beautiful stone work and a sense of humor have transformed the dramatic setting into a peaceful garden. Our three year stone project is now finished and waiting to be enjoyed. I treasure visitors taking the time to sit awhile and soak up the ancient and peaceful energy of this garden. Bring a cup of coffee and enjoy 34 homemade biscotti. The garden has been open on Mother's Day for two years. It was so much fun that I'm doing it again. Appointments welcomed. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: Take 99E south through Oregon City, under the tunnel and emerge alongside the Willamette River. Turn left at S. 2nd Street signal across from the falls. Stay on S. 2nd until it T's into Center St. At the rock wall, turn right onto S. Center Street. Street will be very steep and windy. Do not look for address as we do not exist on S. Center St. Look for a sign that says ROCKS with our addresses listed above. Turn left down private drive. Garden is at the end of the private drive. Look for Open Gardens signs.
Comeau, Andrew see Storc, Lise
The Connie Hansen Garden Public garden 1931 NW 33rd 1/1/17 - 12/31/17 Lincoln City, OR 97367-0776 Open: Daily, 7am-7pm [email protected] 541-994-6338 http://www.conniehansengarden.com
The Connie Hansen Garden Situated just a few blocks from the ocean and one block from Hwy. 101, the Connie Hansen Garden is an unexpected urban coastal oasis comprising over an acre of lush and abundant plantings of ornamental flowering trees and shrubs, hundreds of magnificent rhododendrons and azaleas, and curving beds filled with perennial and annual flowers. Pathways, some handicapped accessible, wind throughout, over bridges that cross the meandering stream, and by beds showcasing collections of iris, primula, heather and dwarf conifers. The Garden is open daily year-round from dawn to dusk free of charge. The Garden House is open and hosted on Tuesdays from 10-2 year- round and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10-2 from March through November. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: I-5 south to 99W/Tigard exit. 99W south to Hwy. 18. Hwy. 18 to Hwy. 101. Hwy. 101 south to NW 33rd in Lincoln City, turn right one half block to Garden entrance. Parking is available for up to 12 vehicles in the parking lot but it cannot accommodate buses or RVs. Please call 541-994- 6338 or email us at [email protected] to make arrangements for tour groups.
35 Coombs, Jane Private garden Peter Dowse 4-Jun, 11-4 7060 SE 13th Ave Monday: 5-Jun, 4-7, 12-Jun, 4-7 Portland, OR 97202 [email protected] 503-234-7947
Our 18 year old garden on a 100 year old property has matured nicely. Hopefully, so have we. There are lots of spaces, both small and smaller along with whimsical treasures that peek out to greet everyone. The plant canvas weaves a cohesive painting of foliage, texture and color that gives us four seasons of interest. Gardens are for sharing, so come and wander. Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: Going south on 99E, just past Holgate Blvd exit, take the Milwaukie Avenue exit heading south. Past the intersection of Bybee and Milwaukie, go one block and turn right on Rural St. House is 4 blocks down on the corner of Rural and 13th. From the west, go across Sellwood Bridge heading east. At the stop light at 13th and Tacoma go left. Just before 13th curves into Bybee, turn right onto Rural. House is on the NE corner. Note: Please park on Rural St.
Craven, Ken & Joyce Private garden 2794 Allen St 29-Jul, 10-5 Kelso, WA 98626 [email protected] 360-577-9004
Fellow Gardeners! Take the short trip north to Kelso to see what we've been up to. While you plan your Saturday excursion, include the two other Kelso gardens to round out your day. During your visit to our log home and gardens you will be greeted by our three llamas. When we moved here 18 years ago there were only a few orchard trees, some blueberry plants and lots of grass. Since then we have created walkways, a grape arbor, large vegetable garden with raised beds, and planted peach, pear and cherry trees. We have a berry patch with blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and marionberries. We have added decks, a pergola, an herb garden and many garden beds bursting with perennials. I've lost count of our many dahlia varieties but I'm sure they will be in all their glory for you to see. We hope you'll come enjoy our beautiful country setting on four acres and our gardens, and relax on the deck overlooking the Coweeman River with some bites and beverages. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
36 Directions: Very easy to get to, only 1.1 miles off I-5. From Portland take I-5 North to Kelso exit 39. At exit turn right onto Allen Street. Continue East on Allen Street approximately 1 mile through light, past Kelso High School. Turn right at 2794 Allen Street onto PAVED driveway. Log house is on the left at the end of the driveway. Plenty of parking.
De Sousa, J J & Jose Private garden Digs Inside & Out 29-Jul, 12-6 2040 SE 76th Avenue Portland, OR 97215 [email protected] 503-329-3901 http://www.digs-pdx.com
Our garden has two distinct personalities with one common goal. One personality is lush, soft and shady while the second personality is hot, dry and spiky. Both serve to expand indoor living space into outdoor areas with a focus on entertaining. The shady front garden is a space to get out of the sun and appreciate the lush plantings including grasses, hydrangeas, bletilla, hellebores, conifers and a collection of 30-plus varieties of hostas. The back garden is a place to soak up the sun in an architectural space featuring a collection of over 40 varieties of agave, cactus, succulents and a small orchard of olive trees. Entertaining spaces include a courtyard with a fireplace, numerous dining areas and an outdoor living room with emphasis on beautiful, colorful furniture, outdoor textiles and great lighting for the evening. Our garden is truly unique and we are excited to share it! Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: Our home is on the East Side of Mount Tabor between Division and Hawthorne.
Denman, Susan Private garden 4546 SW Humphrey Blvd 23-Apr, 11-5 Portland, OR 97221 Also open by appointment. [email protected] New listing 503-412-8345
My 5 year old "country garden in the city" surrounds an 1897 farmhouse (a Sears and Roebuck kit house). After many years working on the house, I turned to the garden. Set on the remaining terraced acre of a former 40 acre fruit orchard, the hardscape was designed by landscape architect Steven Koch. It features a stone pathway planted with thyme, a bluestone courtyard, dry stacked stone walls, staircases and a gravel terrace. The 37 garden has a walled vegetable garden with water feature, an herb garden, a native plant meadow with bee boxes, and a splendid old Camperdown Elm brought from England and planted at the edge of his land grant by Captain Hewitt. In April, featured plants are camellia, magnolia, dogwood, erythronium, pulmonaria, corylopsis. In May, there are allium, lilacs, iris, penstemon, lewisia. The meadow blooms with camas, buttercups, lupine. Wood chip sloping paths surround the meadow - wear comfortable shoes. Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: Take Hwy 26 West to Sylvan Exit. Turn left at the top of the ramp, cross over the highway and, at the second light, turn left on Humphrey/Hewitt. Go .8 mile and look for the sign at the bottom of an unmarked drive. Turn right up the hill and follow signs to parking. There is a short uphill walk from parking to the garden, follow the signs.
DeNoyer, Mary Private garden 7227 NE Sacramento 11-Jun, 12-6 Portland, OR 97213-6034 Monday: 12-Jun, 4-dusk [email protected] Also open by appointment. 503-256-3813
My 15 year old organic garden is on a 75x100 city lot. I'm not a planner, so plants came home, beds grew and lawn disappeared until I thought it was set. Then I started changing it. Trees died and grew, changing the light. Trees added over the years include Trochodendron, Cornus controversa 'Variegata', Acer griseum, Betula x 'Royal Frost' and Davidia sonoma. I'm also moving a few larger shrubs and small trees and am working on parts of the yard that need better composition. My front, south-facing garden blooms most of the year. It is terraced with basalt and shrubs for structure and privacy. The back is a private space to relax in light shade with garden art. Evergreens and foliage color/texture are the focus, but many epimediums, podophyllum, disporum, hellebores, tricyrtis, etc. have followed me home, too. There is a covered patio and a large deck. You are invited to sit and enjoy. The Lewis and Evans gardens directly across the street are also open. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: From downtown, cross the Morrison Bridge, left on 7th which becomes Sandy Blvd. Right at 72nd Ave to Sacramento. Second house on left. OR 84 East to 39th Ave exit, left back over 84 then get in right lane. Right at Sandy and follow previous directions. From Vancouver, take Sandy Blvd exit on 205. Follow arrows to Sandy Blvd WEST to 72nd Ave. Left to Sacramento.
38 Dickinson, Lynn & Dan Private garden 16815 S. Henrici Road 20-May, 10-4, 21-May, 10-4, Oregon City, OR 97045 8-Jul, 10-4, 9-Jul, 10-4 [email protected] New listing 503-632-5957 http://[email protected]
Do you enjoy gardens with rare, exotic and tender plants? Me too, but you won't find them here. This is a garden where only the strong survive. Nineteen years ago this 3+ acre garden was mostly junipers, diseased photinia, and fir trees. Some of this had to go! We've added beds and borders. There is a variety of beautiful trees, shrubs, and perennials. The garden is bird, bee and butterfly friendly with native and non-native plants. There is a deer proof vegetable garden. Some garden art is scattered about. Reclaiming part of the woods from blackberries and weeds is ongoing. Friends tell me the overall effect is park-like and peaceful. We would love to see you. On the July dates, enjoy 3 country gardens as gardens of Meredith Hilderbrand and Beth Hansen-Winter are also open. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: From I-205, take Exit 10, Hwy 213. In about 3 miles, turn left on Beavercreek Rd (at the stoplight). Continue on Beavercreek about 1.8 miles to Henrici. Turn left on Henrici (at the stoplight). Continue about 1 mile. We are the second driveway on the left after Jasan Drive. If you go around a curve and start down a big hill, you've gone too far. Follow the long driveway to the parking area. Extra pasture parking is available on the RIGHT side of the drive.
Dietrich, Bud Private garden 2160 NW 133rd Pl 11-Jun, 10-4, 23-Jul, 9-4 Portland, OR 97229 [email protected] 503-705-5586
The Dietrich Garden This Michael Schultz-designed garden encompassing one-and-one-half acres is 6 years old. The transition from an excess of rolling green lawn to the present setting of "colorful rooms" containing many different perennials, flowering trees and ornamental grasses has been tedious, but certainly enjoyable. Add a few arbors, three water features, interesting hardscapes, plus a mix of tropicals, and the visitor should leave my garden with a sense of tranquility and an appreciation for the beauty Portland's climate can nurture." That was written 11 years ago for the Garden Conservancy Tour 39 and much has changed! True to Michael's original plan, the woodland has been completed and a succulent bed enters its sixth summer season. I invite all of you to come share in the beauty of summer days in Cedar Mill. Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: Hwy 26 West from downtown and exit at Murray Blvd. Turn right onto Murray and proceed a short distance to the signal at Cornell Rd. Turn right onto Cornell and proceed to the second signal which is Salzman Rd. Bales Thriftway is now on your left. Turn left onto Salzman and go approx. 1 mile to Burton Road (blinking yellow light) and turn left onto Burton. The first left (300 ft.) is 133rd. Those who have difficulty walking can turn left onto 133rd and park in the cul-de-sac; the majority can park on Burton. Our home and garden is at 2160 NW 133rd, only 300 yards from Burton.
Dinsdale, Grace Nursery display garden Blooming Junction 3/3/17 - 12/23/17 35105 NW Zion Church Road Open: Mon-Thu, 9-4 Cornelius, OR 97113 Fri, 9-6; Sat, 9-5; Sun, 10-4 [email protected] 503-707-4997 http://www.bloomingnursery.com
Blooming Junction We grow and offer over 2,500 different types of perennials, annuals, tender perennials, selected shrubs and trees, herbs and vegetables. Borders on site show many of them in garden settings. Bring your lunch and enjoy the beautiful countryside. We provide gardening information and expertise to help you be more successful. This destination nursery and farm store offers berries, fruits and vegetables grown using organic production methods, along with other organically and naturally produced selected foods and feed for your animal friends. New this year: Coffee and site-made DONUTS! Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: Head west on Hwy 26 west towards the beach. Just beyond Hillsboro, take the North Plains exit #57. Turn left, crossing the highway and continue about a mile, then right onto Zion Church Road (stoplight). Drive a mile or so to just beyond the flashing yellow light at the junction with Susbauer Road.
40 Emel, Alicia Private garden Bob Welch 8-Apr, 10-2, 13-May, 10-4 5539 SE Oak St. Also open by appointment. Portland, OR 97215 [email protected] 503-209-4621
This is a small urban garden in the Mt. Tabor neighborhood. Part of the garden is in shade, and most of the native plants I grow are in the shade garden. The parking strip is a no-fertilizer and no-irrigation collection of drought tolerant plants, including several dwarf Ceanothus. In the sunny parts of the garden, I have raised vegetable beds and I like to grow colorful heirloom vegetables. I also have many hanging baskets displayed around the garden. The bird feeders bring in many birds. There are also garden art pieces, both funky items from thrift stores and pieces from local artists. This garden is now certified as backyard habitat. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: Oak Street is one block north of Stark St and four blocks south of Burnside. This section of Oak St is only accessible from 55th or 57th Ave. Street parking only.
Ernst, Linda Private garden 2945 NE 17th Ave Monday: 5-Jun, 5-9 Portland, OR 97212-3351 Also open by appointment. [email protected] 503-805-7381
Dancing Ladies Garden My lot-and-a-half city garden hosts several garden "rooms" and a variety of garden art with a big emphasis on fused garden glass, which I craft in my garage-turned-studio. The front garden features plants for winter fragrance and hydrangeas for summer interest, anchored by a huge swath of Hakenechloa macra. The side yard features a patio and fire pit; mixed borders; and a small raised bed kitchen garden with interesting solutions to the problems of hiding the less attractive bits of garden reality. The backyard is a gravel dining courtyard with a stainless steel fountain and stacked stone seating wall, and a stucco wall sparkling with a colorful window of fused glass tiles. Joanne Fuller's garden (also open) is next door through the glass and steel garden gate we designed together. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
41 Directions: From I-5, take exit 302A (Rose Quarter/Broadway/Weidler). From downtown, take Broadway Bridge. Go east on NE Weidler to NE 15th. Turn left and go 7 blocks to NE Knott. Turn right and go two blocks to NE 17th. Turn left and go 1.5 blocks. House is on left in center of the block.
Evans, Michael see Hodges, Julie
Evans, Peggy & Dan Private garden Double Happiness Crane Company 11-Jun, 12-4 7226 NE Sacramento Street Monday: 12-Jun, 4-8 Portland, OR 97213 Also open by appointment. [email protected] 503-720-7084 http://doublehappinesscranecompany.com
Garden on the Green Hooray! My wonderful neighbors are opening their gardens again this year, so I will too! My garden sits above Rose City Golf Course, which provides a wonderful "green" backdrop to my garden. NEW this year is a cover on the upper deck, changing my view of the garden and giving "relief" shade from a strong southern exposure to me and my potted trees. The perennial favorite at my annual open garden is the garden art - including my husband's 1/3 scale replica of a Curtis Bi-Plane! It's been a wild winter and I have no idea how much storm damage I will have. This is my sixth year in a "revamped" landscape - things have grown and I am convinced I need to make changes soon. Also open are the beautiful garden next door owned by Del and Abbie Lewis and the fabulous perennial garden across the street owned by Mary DeNoyer. Join us for the fun and friendship. Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: Directions: From I-5 North or South take I-84 East to the 68th Ave exit. Upon exiting continue east on Halsey to 74th and turn left (just before the light and at the end of the picket fence on your left). 74th T's into Tillamook St (at the golf course). Turn left onto Tillamook and take the next right onto 72nd Dr. Drive up through the golf course to the top of the hill and turn right onto Sacramento St (east). We are the second house on your right.
Fairchild, Jeff Private garden 3148 NW Wilson 6-May, 10-4, 9-Sep, 10-3 Portland, OR 97210 Also open by appointment. [email protected] 503-228-9585
42 My shade garden is situated on a steep hillside in NW Portland. Many of my plants were collected from Heronswood in the late 1990's offering some unusual varieties of trilliums, toad lilies, hellebores, a wide variety of ferns including two varieties of tree ferns, epimediums, camellias and much more. Even though our lot is a standard 50x100 foot lot, being on such a steep slope has offered me a larger planting space with different moisture and light conditions. Two years ago a good sized Red Japanese Maple died adding another structural feature to my back garden area and adding some light. I have rustic paths throughout the garden for those wishing to explore the slopes. There are 50 stairs from the street to the front door so be ready to climb. Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: Take Interstate 205 to the Vaughn St exit and take a left onto 23rd Ave. Take a right on Thurman St on 31st. Take a left on Vaughn St, right on 32nd and left on Wilson St. Our house is across from the gravel road on the upside of Wilson St.
Fletcher, Bill Private garden 2557 S. Dogwood St. / PO Box 791 11-Jun, 12-6, 18-Jun, 12-6, Cornelius, OR 97113 10-Sep, 12-6 [email protected] Monday: 12-Jun, 4-8 503-693-0630 Also open by appointment.
The front garden is almost full sun. In the late afternoon it is shaded by the large birch tree growing in the northwest corner of the garden. This garden has two gravel gardens, the parking strip and driveway strip. The back garden consists of a sun garden and a shade garden. My salvia collection includes species from Europe and Asia, which are the hardiest salvias. The species from South America, Central America and Africa include both hardy and tender species. Many of these are woody salvias or shrub forming species. These are the real stars of the garden when in bloom with some species blooming from summer until frost. If you like hummingbirds (and who doesn't?), then come on out and enjoy the show those feisty little hummingbirds put on for us. Two new additions to the garden last year were Leonotis ocymifolia and Leonotis nepetifolia. L.nepetifolia was a hit proudly standing out at 9-8 feet tall in the garden. I plan to have plants available during the June open garden dates. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: Drive west on OR Highway 26. Take the North Plains exit. At the top of the exit ramp turn left. You will be traveling south on NW Glencoe Rd. Travel approx. 1 mile. At the traffic light bear right. Travel on this road, NW Zion Church Rd, approx. 1 mile, to the blinking yellow light. Turn left at the 43 blinking yellow light. You will now be on NW Sussbauer Rd heading south. Continue on NW Sussbauer into Cornelius. The road will become N 19th and then curve into N 20th. You will come to the traffic light at OR Highway 8. Drive straight through the intersection until you come to S Dogwood St. Turn left onto S Dogwood and travel to 2557.
Forsyth, Madeline & Peter Private garden 2114 NW 5th St 4-Jun, 11-5 Gresham, OR 97030-6621 Monday: 5-Jun, 4-8 [email protected] Also open by appointment. 503-465-1113
Ice and snow so damaged our birch trees they have been removed. We are using this opportunity to level those awkward mounds, which involves moving a dogwood tree! We will also plant a new tree in that space—a ginkgo perhaps? If I close my eyes, I can see a profusion of blooms this spring; fragrant roses, gorgeous clematis, spiky delphiniums, hydrangeas dripping blossoms, and perennials of every description, plus flowering shrubs, conifers, and deciduous trees. We have received several awards from the Royal Rosarians for our mixture of roses with other garden plants. Pete made the arbors, plus my green-roofed bird feeder, a blue bottle tree, and a cattle-fence trellis covered with porcelainberry vine. Our daughter made the tumbled glass stepping stones that dot our Greystone pathways. Our garden is 18 years old now and has been a great source of comfort and peace in a difficult year. We'd love to share its beauty and solace. Come enjoy it with us! Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: Take I-84 east and exit at NE 181st/Gresham. Go right onto 181st. Turn left onto E. Burnside. Turn right onto SE 202nd/Birdsdale. At the top of the hill, south of Division, turn left onto NW 5th St. Our house is the gray and white Craftsman on the right. Park on NW 5th St.
Fortune, Kathleen Private garden 28405 SE Powell Valley Rd 4-Jun, 11-6 Gresham, OR 97080-9017 Monday: 5-Jun, 4-8 [email protected] Also open by appointment. 503-663-3408
Century House Our large country garden offers sunny borders, a cool shady garden in a grove of fir trees, and a raised vegetable bed. This garden is maintained organically and is 1.5 acres. We especially like to combine foliage for color and contrast. The garden is generally accessible on chip pathways, with lots 44 of places to sit and listen to the birds. We love to share our garden...come to visit on June 4 and 5. Also open the same dates are three local gardens in Gresham and Corbett. Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: Take I-84 east to Troutdale (exit 17). Turn right on 257th (Kane Drive). Stay on 257th until it merges with Orient Drive. Turn left on 282nd and then immediately right on Powell Valley to the first house on the left.
Franklin, Susan & Andrew Private garden 230 SW Riverdale Rd 21-May, 9-5 Portland, OR 97219 [email protected] 5038198357
Snow Cottage Garden While only 15 minutes from downtown Portland, our 2/3-acre garden is a country retreat surrounded by tall hedges and ancient trees. It was first established in 1906 when our home was built. We have retained some of the original design while adding our own ideas with new beds, architectural spaces and a vegetable garden bordered by espaliered fruit trees. Inspired by visits to friends' gardens in our native England, the beds are layered for year- round color with bulbs, perennials, variegated shrubs, roses and boxwoods. Following the sudden death of a huge and beautiful Sweet Gum tree last year, our lower garden has been redesigned, with the assistance of Lucy Hardiman, to be a park-like setting with trees shrubs and grasses that change color throughout the year. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: Take Highway 43 (Macadam Ave.) South through Johns Landing towards Lake Oswego. After you have passed the Sellwood Bridge on your left, continue for one mile to Riverdale Rd. Turn right on Riverdale Rd. We are the first driveway on the left.
Fuller, Joanne Private garden 2933 NE 17th Ave Monday: 5-Jun, 5-9 Portland, OR 97212-3351 Also open by appointment. [email protected] 503-281-6995
I love big bold leaves, strong colors, quirky plants, green flowers and strong lines for hardscape and garden art. These passions helped my garden evolve into a special place where you can revel in plants and relax in beauty. Sit under the Japanese maple and take in the newest arrangement of shade plants, lounge in the tropical corner under the banana or gaze across the 45 garden from the outdoor living room. Down on the street sunny hell strips create a low water, low maintenance, high interest scene. Come and learn how you can create something unique with a regular city lot. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: Cross the Broadway Bridge and go east on NE Weidler, turn left (north) on 15th street, turn right (east) on NE Knott, drive two blocks, turn left on NE 17th Avenue. Drive one and one half blocks, the house is on the left side of the street, middle of the block.
Gabel, Lisa Private garden 2550 SW 83rd Avenue 11-Jun, 2-6 Portland, OR 97225 Monday: 12-Jun, 6-8 [email protected] 503.802.2173
This 1/4 acre garden is 10 years in the making. After removal of several invasive plants and outdated foundation shrubs, we installed extensive new beds, gravel paths and a potager kitchen garden. Planting emphasis focuses on cold hardy Mediterranean plants and prairie perennials in a naturalistic style. The backyard slope is a tapestry of hardy perennials with drifts of ornamental grasses. Hardy shrubs include several Arctostaphylos, Bupleurum fruticosum, Ceanothus, lots of Cotinus, Hydrangea quercifolia, Melianthus, and Rosa glauca. Pots are full of succulents and spikey plants that winter- over in the garage. The lawn is a drought tolerant blend of fescues that requires little to no mowing. Outside dining takes place on the front terrace behind a modern slat fence and the back patio is reserved for relaxing with a repurposed prison bed. Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: From Hwy 26 heading west, take exit 71A and follow signs to Canyon Road. At the second stop LIGHT, make a right onto Canyon Lane. At the second stop SIGN, make a right onto Valley View Rd. Valley View ends at Schiller, where you will yield left, then make a quick right onto SW 83rd Ave. The house is the 3rd on the right, at 2550 SW 83rd Ave. The house with the garden!
Garden Thyme Nursery see Harris, Patricia
46 Gates, Barry & Karen Private garden 28119 NE 36th St 13-May, 10-4, 17-Jun, 10-4 Camas, WA 98607 15-Jul, 10-4 [email protected] Also open by appointment. 360-834-7858
Garden of Evermore Our rural acreage came with a jungle of native trees and plants that we have blended with our favorite cultivars over 30 years. We have worked with the contours of our property to create a hillside garden featuring different plant zones guided by sun exposure. Interspersed along our paths you will find paper bark and Japanese maple, parrotia, stewartia, dogwood, rhododendrons, kalmias and native trees. To compliment the foundation plants we have an eclectic collection of sun and shade loving perennials. A fenced area (the vegetable gulag) protects our edibles from the resident deer. Year round color, texture and interest are the features we strive for in the garden. We welcome you to visit our garden! Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: I-84 East to I-205N to WA-14 East to exit 12, Camas City Center. You are now on NW 6th Ave. Stay on 6th Ave to the blinking red light at Dallas. Left onto NE Dallas. Right at the T-intersection at the park. Left at stop sign onto NE Everett (WA 500). Drive 3.5 miles north on WA-500 (past the lake, curves, cemetery, and airport) to NE 19th St (Chevron/Fern Prairie Market). Follow HSPO signs from here. Right onto NE 19th St. Approx. 200 yards to the first left onto NE 272nd Ave (dead end road). NE 272nd to the Springbrook Bus Stop. Left into Springbrook, right onto NE 36th Street.
Gersbach, Jim Private garden 6111 NE 35th Place 17-Jun, 9-3 Portland, OR 97211 Also open by appointment. [email protected] 503-284-4156
Capricornucopia Explore the world in a single city lot through the plants in a 15-year-old garden. Find a collector's garden with emphasis on Southern Hemisphere natives - Chilean eucryphias and azaras, South African perennials, hardy New Zealand hebes and an Australian snow gum. This gave rise to the garden's name (an allusion to the Tropic of Capricorn and the abundance of plants from south of there). There are numerous ornamental trees - four stewartia species, six crape myrtle cultivars - and many unusual woody plants from east Asia including Euscaphis japonica, Decaisnea fargesii, Poliothyrsis 47 sinensis, Melliodendron xylocarpum, Podocarpus macrophyllus, Disanthus cercidifolius, Euptelea pleiosperma and Bretschneidera sinensis. Early summer is a nice time to visit as the garden is weighted with flowering plants including those in a new bed installed in 2016. Keep an eye out for the hummingbirds attracted to the many tubular blooms throughout the garden. Bumblebees love the dieramas! Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: Take I-5 eastbound to first exit (NE 33rd Ave). Turn left (northbound)onto NE 33rd Ave. Go 2 1/2 blocks due north on NE 33rd Ave until you reach the stoplight at NE Ainsworth. Turn right (eastbound) on NE Ainsworth. Go three blocks and turn left (northbound) onto NE 35th Pl. Garden is in the middle of the block on the left (west) side of the street (look for lushly planted parking strip). Ample free on-street parking.
Goldman, Nancy Private garden 4527 NE Skidmore Monday: 7-Aug, 5-dusk Portland, OR 97218 [email protected] 503-282-1150
Nancyland Come tour Nancyland and enjoy a beautiful Portland summer evening in the garden. We can see what made it through the challenging winter weather and what needed to be replaced! The front garden is a bit more staid, while the back garden, much cooler and green, is filled with interesting garden art, treasures, and a plethora of containers. The garden was featured in the July 2016 issue of Gardens Illustrated. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: I-84 east to 33rd Avenue exit. Turn left (north) at top of exit; continue north on 33rd Avenue to Skidmore Street (past Fremont and at the north edge of Wilshire Park). Turn right onto Skidmore and continue past 42nd Avenue - look for the red brick front and red awnings (north side of street) -- about three-quarters of the way down the long block.
Greenfield, Mark see Hartline, Jane
48 Greydanus, Matthew Nursery display garden Laurel Hedge 1-Apr, 10-4, 6-May, 10-4, 28500 SE Currin Rd 3-Jun, 10-4, 1-Jul, 10-4, Estacada, OR 97023 5-Aug, 10-4, 2-Sep, 10-4, [email protected] 7-Oct, 10-4 503-473-6734 http://www.laurelhedge.com
Laurel Hedge Laurel Hedge is both a designer's private home and gardens as well as a boutique nursery and shop. This two-acre estate is arranged into garden rooms hosting a Bamboo garden with tea house, koi pond with rustic pavilion, white-flowering spiral garden, rose garden, hornbeam-lined allee, flower garden with greenhouse, and many others. Laurel Hedge has been transformed from a Noble tree farm into an eclectic mix of specimen, species and beloved plants which highlight multiple design concepts. Along with fountains, statuary, and rustic garden structures, the visitor will also see espalier, formal hedging and topiary including a five-foot tall rabbit and a small herd of deer. Visit our website for general open dates and special events. Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: From Portland take I-84 E to 205 S. Take exit 12A to merge onto Carver Rd/OR-212 E/OR-224 E towards Estacada (3.5 mi). Turn right at Clackamas Hwy/OR-224 E (11.6 mi). Turn left at SE Folsom Rd (0.1 mi). Turn left at SE Eagle Creek Rd and take immediate right onto SE Currin Rd (2.6 mi). House is on left. Also see our website for directions and map. www.laurelhedge.com
Hackenbruck, Tony Private garden A Potter's Garden 13-May, 11-5, 14-May, 11-5, 3626 SE Taylor St. 3-Jun, 11-5, 4-Jun, 11-5, Portland, OR 97214 10-Jun, 11-5, 11-Jun, 11-5, [email protected] 1-Jul, 11-5, 2-Jul, 11-5, 503-235-4417 8-Jul, 11-5, 9-Jul, 11-5 http://www.apottersgarden.com Also open by appointment.
This garden is a standard city lot in the Sunnyside neighborhood. As I've been a potter in Portland for forty years, the garden is full of planters, tile installations, architectural ornaments and sculpture. As do many city gardens, I have an urban canyon passage and a solution: Japanese Meadows Rue, Thalictrum rochebruneanum, an eight foot plant with a delicate leaf similar to columbine. It produces a large mass of tiny mauve florets at eye level that occupy the shade beneath viburnums, climbing roses and clematis 49 from May through August. And it doesn't lean into the sun! Other features: "Rhinoceros of Venice" mosaic and Celtic knot garden lettuce parterre. Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: In the Sunnyside neighborhood between Belmont and Hawthorne. Eight steps from the street to the garden.
Hansen-Winter, Beth Private garden 19501 S Upper Highland Rd. 8-Jul, 11-6, 9-Jul, 11-6 Beavercreek, OR 97004 Also open by appointment. [email protected] 503-632-6213
I've never been good at moderation. I admit it. But when it comes to my garden, I'm completely out of control. Somehow there are always new plants, new ideas, new joy. A few years ago I started planting along our 750- foot driveway; it now sports over 100 trees and shrubs. In the last four years, I've created five new gardens in the pasture and last fall expanded two of the existing ones to nearly double their original size. The collections continue to multiply--succulents and agaves, maples, hostas, hydrangeas, species rhododendrons, conifers--and the garden ornaments proliferate without my even trying: mossy old concrete pots, benches, finials, urns, fountains, bird baths, balls, pedestals, and statuary; iron sculptures; wrought-iron gates; a bronze goat-head urn; antique Mexican gargoyles. It's an addiction. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Note: This is the location of the July 30th picnic for HPSO garden hosts and volunteers. Please see the details on page 7.
Directions: Directions: Take Exit 10 (Oregon City/Molalla) off I-205 heading south on Hwy 213. Three miles up the hill turn left onto Beavercreek Rd (first stoplight at top of hill). After 7.5 miles, make a soft left onto S Upper Highland Rd (do not take S LOWER Highland). 19501 is 1.7 miles after you turn. There's plenty of pasture parking, the garden is partially wheelchair accessible and picnicking is welcome. We're just 40 minutes from downtown... While you're in the area, be sure to visit the wonderful Hilderbrand and Dickinson gardens, which will be open the same days.
50 Hardiman, Lucy & Fred Private garden Perennial Partners Monday: 10-Jul, 4-dusk 1234 SE 18th Also open by appointment. Portland, OR 97214-3867 [email protected] 503-231-0025 http://Lucyflora.com
Hardiman Horticultural Haven The "Hardiman Horticultural Haven" surrounds a Victorian duplex and a Craftsman four-plex. The garden features strong geometric lines and asymmetrical spaces that echo the scale and mass of the buildings. Mixed borders in the cloistered back garden display a wide variety of plants. Blue, purple, hot pink and gold paint ornament the small structure Fred built along the property line. The wall garden is viewed by passersby on the street and sidewalk, framing the Victorian house and defining the relationship of the house to the streetscape. Damage from winter ice and snow created opportunities for a major redo in this area. New plants—yea. Streetside gravel gardens showcase a palette of drought tolerant plants. Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: Travel east across the Hawthorne Bridge, following SE Hawthorne to SE 18th. Turn left (north) on SE 18th and proceed two blocks to SE Main St. The garden surrounds a Victorian home on the corner of SE 18th and SE Main.
Hardin, Meredith Public garden NatureScaping's Wildlife Botanical 1-Apr, 10-2, 2-Apr, 10-2, Gardens 29-Apr, 9-3, 30-Apr, 9-3, 11000 NE 149th St 6-May, 10-2, 7-May, 10-2, Brush Prairie, WA 98606 3-Jun, 10-2, 4-Jun, 10-2, [email protected] 1-Jul, 10-2, 2-Jul, 10-2 360-737-1160 Also open by appointment. http://www.naturescaping.org
Wildlife Botanical Gardens The Wildlife Botanical Gardens, a unique three acre display of nine distinct gardens, demonstrate gardening concepts to provide habitat for birds, butterflies, hummingbirds and other wildlife. Maintained by volunteers and the nonprofit group, NatureScaping of SW WA, the gardens include over 500 species and varieties of labeled plants. Special emphasis is placed on native plants of the Pacific Northwest. Also of interest are the mason bee educational display and compost site. 51 Visit on April 29 & 30th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for our annual fundraiser sale of bare root trees, shrubs and perennials and on Sunday, July 9th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the Art in the Garden Event in partnership with the Clark County Interest Group of HPSO. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: Take I-5 or I-205 North to Vancouver, WA. Exit on Hwy 500 East to Hwy 503 (also called NE 117th Ave.). North on Hwy 503 (NE 117th St) to NE 149th St, Brush Prairie. Turn left onto NE 149th St. The entrance to the Gardens is on the west end of the large parking lot for the CASEE Center.
Harris, Chad Nursery display garden Mt Pleasant Iris Farm 4/27/17 - 7/9/17 12 Marble Road Open: Thu thru Sun, 9-5 Washougal, WA 98671-0346 [email protected] 360-835-1016 http://www.mtpleasantiris.com
Mt Pleasant Iris Farm A national display garden and breeders of Iris ensata (Japanese Iris, Hanashobu) and the new hybrid to the iris world "Pseudata". The peak bloom time for Iris ensata and this new hybrid is the last two weeks of June and the first week of July. We also grow and sell several other hybrids and species of Iris, including: Bearded, Siberica,and the water-loving iris of Asia, Iris laevigata (Katitsubata). These bloom mid-April to late May. Besides the iris fields we are landscaping several acres around the house and pond. Catalog available on site and at our website www.mtpleasantiris.com. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: Located on Hwy 14 in the Columbia River Gorge, 5 miles east of Camas-Washougal at Mile Post 22.9. Dark brown house with iris fields in front on the north side of highway. Parking and restroom at the barn.
Harris, Patricia Nursery display garden Garden Thyme Nursery 27-May, 10-5, 28-May, 10-5, 4177 Cascade Hwy NE 8-Jul, 10-5, 9-Jul, 10-5, Silverton, OR 97381 23-Sep, 10-5, 24-Sep, 10-5 [email protected] 503-551-1875 4/1/17 - 6/30/17 http://gardenthymenursery.com Open: Wed thru Sat, 10-5
52 Garden Thyme Nursery Come and enjoy our display garden that features perennials in five different palettes. There is the warm palette of the orange, yellow, and red bed, the soothing pink and purple bed, the cheerful blue, white, and yellow bed, the casual conifer bed and cool shade bed. There is a sitting area where one can enjoy a view of the entire garden and an afternoon snack or conversation with a friend. The garden was designed to feature color from spring until late fall and to showcase the plants that are available at the nursery. It is also a place where we trial new varieties to see how they perform in the garden and how they pair with other plants. Visitors can see a plant in a mature state and how it blends with the other plants surrounding it. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: We are located one mile south of the Oregon Gardens on Cascade Highway. Take I-5 south to Exit 260B, Keizer exit, just past Volcano Stadium. Make a left on Chemewa Rd, cross over the freeway and head east. Chemawa becomes Hazelgreen Rd. Go 5 miles. Turn right onto Howell Prairie Rd. Go 1.2 miles. Turn left onto Silverton Rd. Go 4.6 miles to Silverton. At the stop light turn right onto Westfield St. Go up the hill to the stop sign (about 0.5 miles). Make a right onto West Main St/Cascade Hwy. The Oregon Garden will be on your left. Go one mile(south) past the Oregon Garden Entrance and we will be on the right side of the road. If you go too far you will come to Evergreen School (small one-building schoolhouse).
Hartinger, Karyn Private garden 2375 SE 56th Pl 26-Aug, 10-4, 27-Aug, 11-4, Hillsboro, OR 97123 20-May, 10-4 [email protected] Also open by appointment. 503-591-8450 New listing
My garden is on a lot 50x100 lot with a constant changing season of flowers. A hedges of azaleas, rhodies and hydrangeas surround the perimeter with clematis plants interwined throughout. In springtime the garden starts out as pretty sunny landscape where columbines, roses, lilies, and peonies make their way to the surface. Once the cherry blossoms, clerodendrons, smoke tree, styrax, magnolia, Heptacodium miconioides and Japanese maples start waking up, the garden becomes shaded with lots of ferns, hellebores, fuchsias and more. Throughout the garden you will see metal work used to hide the trash cans or create focal points. Glass art is tucked in to light up the garden throughout the night. It is a place where birds, bees, butterflies and squirrels love to stop by for a visit. Wheelchair accessibility to see the garden but not move through the garden. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it 53 Directions: Take highway 26 and head west. Follow US-26 to NW Brookwood Pkwy in Washington County. Take exit 61A South. Follow NW Brookwood Pkwy south to one block before TV hwy where you turn left onto SE Drake. (You will know you are close after you have gone through the S curve). Continue on Drake until 56th pl. Turn right and the house will be on the right near the end of the street. You can head west on TV Hwy. Continue until you get to SE Imlay. (This is past the Fred Meyer Store & the 24 Hour Fitness) Turn right on Imlay, 1st left turn on to Pueblo, 1st right turn on to 56th Place, 2nd house on the left.
Hartline, Jane Nursery display garden Mark Greenfield 23-Apr, 9-6, 24-Sep, 9-6, Lost Lagoon Farm/Sauvie Island Monday: 25-Sep, 4-9, 10-Jul, 4-9 Natives Also open by appointment. 14745 NW Gillihan Rd Sauvie Island, OR 97231-1527 503-621-3357
Lost Lagoon Farm/Sauvie Island Natives Too much winter storm damage to open? Forever optimists, we're open and are showcasing our creativity with downed wood. Big moss-covered branches are sculpture to us; we have new brush piles for wildlife; and the truckload of wood chips our arborist generated carves out a new landscaped area from our lawn. Take a self-guided tour around our 3-acre habitat restoration project to learn about natives and ways to attract wildlife. We have a yard full of more cultivated plants, lots of garden art, and several cozy areas for humans to hang out. Take home some treasures from our small native plant nursery. For more information, read the profile of our garden in the spring 2017 HPSO Quarterly. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: From downtown Portland, take Highway 30 west to the Sauvie Island Bridge (9.3 miles from the I-405 bridge exit). Go across the bridge and circle around underneath it. Then count driveways. We are the 4th driveway on the left and ours is the house at the end of the drive. The number is on our mailbox post.
54 Hatch, Samantha Nursery display garden Eastfork Nursery 22-Apr, 11-3 2900 NE Stoughton Rd Also open by appointment. La Center, WA 98629 [email protected] 360-263-2662 http://www.eastforknursery.com
Eastfork Nursery We have a small nursery and specialize in growing and selling Japanese Maples. Currently we have close to 100 different cultivars - most of which you can't find in a regular retail nursery. We grow rare and unusual maples, and have incorporated our love of these trees by planting them throughout our 13 acres. Our property is on the East Fork of the Lewis River in La Center, Washington. We are fortunate to have land with old growth oaks and second growth Douglas firs. Please stop by and stroll though our display gardens. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: Take I-5 north to exit 16 La Center. Head East at the off ramp and then right on 4th street near the Casinos. Drive about 2 miles to the top of a big hill and then go right on 40th Ave. After 1 mile turn right at Stoughton Rd. At the bottom of Stoughton road turn right at NE 29th then left at my sign and park near the gold barn.
Haynes, Blair Nursery display garden Shinglehouse Nursery & Design Open by appointment only. 63385 Shinglehouse Rd New listing Coos Bay, OR 97420 [email protected] 541-999-2553
Shinglehouse Nursery & Design We are a unique wholesale-retail nursery. We have between 10,000 and 15,000 plants in our inventory and between 500-750 varieties of plants. We grow a lot of coastal zone plant material including common and unusual perennial, Mediterranean and drought tolerant plants. A good portion are salt, wind and deer resistant. Some of the plant genus' that we grow are agapanthus (15), callistemon (10), ceanothus (15), cistus (15), geranium (25), helianthemum (7), hemerocallis (25), heuchera (10), hardy impatiens (7), iris (12), leptospermum (15), prostanthera (6), and saxifragia (6). We also have a modest display garden that is continually being added to. We are a small nursery and open when I can be there. Please call ahead or make an appointment. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it 55 Directions: I-5 to Highway 38 to Highway 101. South on Hwy 101 to Coos Bay. Right on Johnson, south of town and at a signal. Left on 4th St. Right On Lockhart which turns into Southwest Blvd. Follow Southwest for about 2 miles and you will come to a split. Bear to the left and you will be on Shinglehouse Rd. The nursery is about a 1/4 mile up the road on your left. Watch for the S curve and school bus signs. Two story grey house with green shutters.
Hazen, Teresia Public garden Legacy Good Samaritan Medical 20-May, 10-1, 26-Aug, 10-1 Center Stenzel Healing Garden Monday: 24-Jul, 4-7 Legacy Health Also open by appointment. 1015 NW 22nd Ave #529 New listing Portland, OR 97210 [email protected] 503-413-6507 http://www.legacyhealth.org/gardens
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Stenzel Healing Garden Therapeutic gardens are designed to serve patients, visitors and employees in the health care setting. The garden is available 24-7 for rehabilitation, recovery and restoration. It is designed for four seasons of sensory stimulation and feature plants. We promote a balance of deciduous and evergreen; trees, shrubs, perennials, vines and annuals; wildlife habitat in all seasons. We attend to sight, smell, sound, touch and taste in plant and accessory selection. Try some adaptive tools in the garden. Learn about adaptations for aging. Celebrate the garden's 20th anniversary summer 2017! See more at www.legacyhealth.org/gardens. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: Legacy Good Samaritan is in the alphabet district of NW Portland between Lovejoy and Marshall Streets and bordering on NW 23rd Ave. www.legacyhealth.org/maps. Please park in the hospital parking garages and receive a parking validation coupon in the garden.
56 Hilderbrand, Meredith Private garden Zip, the Corgi 8-Jul, 9-5, 9-Jul, 9-5 16700 South Wilson Road Also open by appointment. Oregon City, OR 97045 [email protected] 503-970-8493
Set in the woods near Clackamas Community College, this 18-year old two- acre garden may seem serene, but it is a battleground in the war against blackberry, ivy and holly and the site of ongoing skirmishes with deer, elk and rabbits. Visitors will see west coast natives, woodland shade-lovers and exotic hybrids coexisting with huge indigenous fir and maple trees. Seven separate areas are linked by paved paths, sculpture and architectural elements. There is no blog attached to this garden. The hope is that the design, plants and art will speak for themselves. NOTE: Remarkable gardens designed and nurtured by Beth Hansen Winter and Lynn Dickinson are nearby and open the same days. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it Directions: About a 25-minute drive from downtown Portland. Hwy I-205 to Exit 10, Hwy 213. Follow Hwy 213 to Beavercreek Rd. Left (south) on Beavercreek Rd. to the fourth traffic signal, Henrici Road (1.6 miles beyond the east entrance to Clackamas Community College.) Left (east) on Henrici (.9 miles) to Ferguson Rd. Right (south) on Ferguson (.5 miles) to Wilson Rd. Left (east) at the HPSO sign between two big fir trees onto the paved driveway. Follow the driveway into the woods to parking.The garden is picnic-friendly. There are bathrooms at the barn and off the patio breezeway.
Hodges, Julie Private garden Michael Evans 29-Jul, 10-5 1832 Alma Dr Also open by appointment. Kelso, WA 98626 New listing [email protected] 360-636-1984
We are renovating a sloping lot that contains a number of mature conifers and oak trees. Our current focus is the backyard, where we have installed one major curving gravel pathway that makes a loop through the back garden. It passes by two small lawns, some raised beds, a grape arbor, through a woodland, and over a bridge. Perhaps the stairway to the upper lawn will be finished by the time you visit. I am working on a low- maintenance planting plan that will perform all four seasons. There will be before pictures available so you can see how far we have come. While you plan your Saturday excursion, include the two other Kelso gardens to round out your day! Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it 57 Directions: From Portland/Vancouver area, take I-5 North. At exit 39, turn RIGHT onto Ramp, Turn RIGHT (East) onto Allen Street for 233 ft. Turn RIGHT (South) onto S Kelso Drive. Follow S Kelso Drive for 0.9 mi. Go past McDonalds, over the bridge and then take the second LEFT onto Alma Drive and go 0.2 mi. Destination will be a green house on the left.
Hoffman, Richard Private garden 255 East Berkeley St. 15-Jul, 9-6, 16-Jul, 9-6 Gladstone, OR 97027-2415 Also open by appointment. [email protected] 503-723-8884
This small, suburban yard bursts with plant varieties. With limited ground space, we've taken our garden upward on trellises, arbors and a gazebo. As much a work of unified art as it is a garden, all garden rooms work together. People find delight in fountains, native plantings, local art, edible plants, herbs, ferns, miniature trees and perennials. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: From I-205 take Exit 11. Coming off the south ramp, at the traffic light make a right onto 82nd Drive, or make a left from the north ramp. Go straight ahead, past the light at Oatfield Road, and make the next right onto East Berkeley Street. Continuing on East Berkeley Street, the house will be after the Harvard Avenue stop sign on the left. From Portland, take 99E (McLoughlin) to Gladstone. Make a left at the W. Arlington Street traffic light, which lies just before the bridge to Oregon City. Make a left at the next stop sign, Portland Avenue, and a right onto East Berkeley Street. The house will be a block and a half on the right.
Horn, Maurice see Joy Creek Nursery
Huntzinger, Susan Private garden 30940 SW River Lane Rd 17-Jun, 11-6, 19-Aug, 11-6 West Linn, OR 97068 Also open by appointment. [email protected] 503-655-9405
It has been a couple of years since we opened our garden. We have made changes in our front garden and have added a second water feature. We have an acre, but half of it belongs to our Labradors. We have lots of Douglas and grand firs and many, many rocks. Our garden is all partial shade, but much of it has to deal with afternoon sun. It is amazing the number of plants that thrive. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it 58
Directions: From I5 north or south, take the 205 exit. Take the Stafford Rd exit. Turn left (away from Lake Oswego) onto Stafford Rd. Follow Stafford until you come to Advance Rd. Turn left and follow until it ends at Mountain Rd, then turn right. At Hoffman Rd, turn left, then right when you come to Riverwood. At the next intersection, you will bear right up Hebb Park Rd, then make the first left on our road, Riverlane. Continue to bear left, our house is about 5 houses up, on the left.
Hyland, Bob Private garden Andrew Beckman Monday: 10-Jul, 4-9 Hyland Garden Design LLC Also open by appointment. 12308 NW Harborton Dr Portland, OR 97231 [email protected] 503-285-4457 http://www.HylandGardenDesign.com
Harborton Hill Our 6-year-old garden is perched on the edge of Forest Park near the Sauvie Island Bridge. On clear days, we have a panoramic view of several Cascade peaks. Naturalistic beds and borders sweep along our terraced hillside featuring climate-adapted shrubs and perennials. We push hardiness and lost some key plants this past winter, but garden on UNDAUNTED. Favored woody genera include arctostaphylos, ceanothus, cistus, grevillea, hydrangea, and ribes with long-blooming perennials like agastache, crocosmia, lavender, kniphofia, penstemon, salvia, verbena, and zauschneria. We use ornamental grasses (miscanthus, molinia, pennisetum, and schizachyrium) and sedges (carex) with great abandon to knit and harmonize plantings. A large fig tree and English walnut provide habitat for hellebores, disporum, epimedium, luzula and other sturdy dry-shade ground covers. Planted containers cover the front deck, spill out of our greenhouse, and punctuate the gardens. Bob Hyland is owner of Hyland Garden Design LLC and Contained Exuberance in SE Portland (next to Xera Plants), where he sells great pots, fountains, benches, and other ornaments for home and garden. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: US 30 west from downtown Portland, 10 miles. Pass the St. John's Bridge, continue through Linnton. 2 miles past Linnton, turn left on Harborton Drive (a turn lane and bus shelter are landmarks). Proceed uphill to a series of mailboxes on the right; turn left on Harborton Drive. 12308 is the very first house and driveway on the left. Parking is along the road.
59 Jacobs, Norm Nursery display garden Deb Zaveson 6-May, 11-5, 7-May, 11-5, Arbutus Garden Arts 23-Sep, 11-5, 24-Sep, 11-5, 4235 SE Harney Street 14-Oct, 11-5, 15-Oct, 11-5 Portland, OR 97206 Also open by appointment. [email protected] 503-662-3704 http://www.arbutusgarden.com
Arbutus Garden Arts Having begun planting in 2010, our display garden is beginning to come into its own, populated by Japanese maples, dwarf conifers, epimedium, woodland peonies, and other choice specimens. After thirty years in Yamhill, it is a pleasure and adventure gardening on alluvial soil and creating our own shade. It is designed as a strolling garden, loosely Japanese in style, with some more formal areas. We love all-season interest, always having something to coax us to come out and play. We have a friendly dog and a zoomy cat to welcome you in the garden. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: We are located in Southeast Portland near the intersection of Johnson Creek Boulevard and SE 45th Avenue. From downtown, make your way to SE Tacoma eastbound from either 99E or the Sellwood Bridge. Bear left as Tacoma becomes Johnson Creek Blvd. at a 3-way traffic signal and proceed downhill to the Springwater Corridor Trail. Go straight onto Harney Drive at the traffic light at Johnson Creek Rentals, then left twice in short order, first onto SE 45th Avenue, then onto Harney Street just past the Johnson Creek Market. Please park BEFORE crossing the one-lane bridge (we will leave signs) and walk over Johnson Creek to our garden. From I-205, take the Johnson Creek Blvd exit, proceed west and turn right at Johnson Creek Rentals, then proceed as above.
Johnson, Thomas Nursery display garden Sebright Gardens 27-May, 10-5, 28-May, 10-5, 7185 Lakeside Drive NE 17-Jun, 10-5, 8-Jul, 10-5, Salem, OR 97305 9-Jul, 10-5, 19-Aug, 9-5, [email protected] 9-Sep, 9-5, 23-Sep, 10-5, 503-463-9615 24-Sep, 10-5 http://www.sebrightgardens.com OPEN 4/1/17 - 10/2/17 Seven days a week, 10-5
60 Sebright Gardens Four acres of botanical display gardens adjacent to the nursery include many mature hosta specimens & other perennials planted around rare shrubs and trees. A sunny berm houses a dwarf conifer collection. Plants throughout are well-labeled. There is also a gazebo for visitors to enjoy relaxing with a view of the countryside. The retail shopping area specializes in a huge variety of hostas, plus ferns, epimediums and a plethora of shade tolerant plants. Mid- America iris nursery next door offers spectacular beds of bearded iris in bloom in May. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: Take I-5 south and exit at #263, Brooks Exit. Proceed to top of off ramp and turn left onto Brooklake Rd. Go 7/10 mile to stop light in Brooks. Turn right at stop light onto Portland Rd or 99E (they are the same thing). Go 7/10 mile to Quail. Turn left onto Quail. Go 1.1 mile to stop sign (Lakeside Dr). Turn right onto Lakeside Dr. Go 4/10 mile and look for Sebright Gardens sign. Go to end of gravel, past first one-story house & down paved drive to 2- story lavender house. Parking is near lavender house or at the end of the paved road to the left. Note: Do not follow GPS if it leads you at all to Nevada Street.
Joy Creek Nursery Nursery display garden Maurice Horn, Mike Smith 2/25/17 - 10/31/17 20300 NW Watson Road Open: Mon thru Sun, 9-5 Portland, OR 97056 [email protected] 503-248-9670 http://www.bannersbyricki.com
Joy Creek Nursery Extensive display gardens showcase most of the plants that you will find for sale. We plant for beauty but also to test a plant's efficacy for our climate. If it shows signs of unruly tendencies, we will ban it from our sales tables. The garden is 25 years young and always evolving. A stroll along the paths will show you something different in every season and make it easy to see what that 4" pot or small shrub might amount to in time. Strong on hydrangeas, fuchsias, clematis and penstemons, we've never met an interesting plant that we didn't want to grow. You will always receive a warm welcome here. On weekends, we up the ante with coffee and homemade chocolate chip cookies in the barn. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
61 Directions: From downtown Portland, take US 30 (St Helens Hwy) to the outskirts of Scappoose. Watch for the blue highway signs announcing Joy Creek Nursery. Turn left on Watson Rd and wind uphill for about a mile. The nursery will be on your left. Limited parking next to the barn, overflow parking further up Watson Rd on the right (when a sign is out at the entrance to the nursery).
Kuestner, Mark & Linda Private garden 79435 Highway 101 30-Jul, 12-5 Arch Cape, OR 97102 Also open by appointment. [email protected] New listing 503-772-0163
After decades gardening in Portland, we started a garden at our part-time home on the Oregon coast in 2011. Who knew that gardening 90 miles away could be so different!? With the Pacific Ocean 900 feet to the west and the coast range mountains looming 20 feet behind to the east, challenges abound: salt-spray, wild winds, elk herd depredations along with rainfall amounts that would amaze even moisture-soaked Portlanders (80+ inches annually). Add in not being there every day to cosset plants and it becomes even more exciting. New plants: Crinodendron hookerianum, Griselinia littoralis 'Variegata', Azara microphylla, Drimys winteri, Raphiolepis, Eucryphia 'Nymansay', etc. Come see what six years of experimentation can yield near the wilds of the wind-lashed ocean! Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: Arch Cape is between Cannon Beach and Manzanita. From the Willamette Valley take either Rt. 26 or Rt. 6 west to Rt. 101. From the Rt. 26 and 101 junction, go south about 10 miles. Our house is the first house south of the Catholic Church on the left (East) side of Hwy 101. The driveway is directly across from Montbrecia Ave. If taking Rt. 6 to Rt. 101, once you reach 101 in Tillamook, go north on 101 about 35 miles to Arch Cape. Our house will be a sharp turn to the right, directly across from Montbrecia Ave.
Laufenberg, Marilyn see Morgan, Stephen Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Stenzel Healing Garden see Hazen, Teresia
Lewis, Del & Abbie Private garden 7206 NE Sacramento St. 11-Jun, 12-4 Portland, OR 97213 Monday: 12-Jun, 4-8 [email protected] 503-894-9678 62 Revive, reshape, rethink, and replant or replace: our spring mantra. After this winter it is difficult to know what will be displayed in our garden in June but we are fairly certain it will be worth sharing. There will be reshaping and replanting in some of the "rooms" of our cottage style garden. Necessity dictates pruning and cutting back in some areas which will require us to rethink our choices and perhaps enjoy the opportunity to replant..or replace. So, there will be surprises this year for all. If you have visited us before, this is an invitation to revisit and see the changes. If you have never seen our shaded specimens of arisaema, podophyllum, epimedium, astilbe, heuchera, aucuba rozannie and himalaica, acer japonica and ginkgo, it is an opportunity to explore new territory. We also have a sunny slope of mostly Northwest natives. Several neighbors also have open gardens so you can experience multiple gardens at one stop. Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: Travel on Sandy Blvd. to 72nd Ave. Turn right if coming from the west or turn left if coming from the east. At the T intersection with Sacramento Street, our house (7206 NE Sacramento) is directly ahead behind the dahlia gate. You can park anywhere on the street. For directions from downtown via Sandy see Mary Denoyer's directions. For directions using I-84 see directions provided by Peggy and Dan Evans.
Marston, Jeanne Private garden 16712 SE Cohiba Ct. 8-Apr, 10-4, 9-Apr, 12-4, Damascus, OR 97089 20-May, 10-4, 21-May, 12-4, [email protected] 10-Jun, 10-4, 11-Jun, 12-4 503-855-4835 Also open by appointment.
My garden is my passion. I started with a clean slate four years ago designing and shaping the beds, placing the trees to give privacy and shade where needed, and installing a small water feature for interest. Shrubs provide color and texture year round with an understory of primroses, hostas, hellebores, grasses and many ground covers. Annuals give splashes of color. Garden art is used minimally. Arrangements of potted plants decorate the patio. Fruit trees, blueberry bushes and raspberries are at one side of the yard. Come and enjoy coffee & cookies! Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: Take I-205 to exit 12, travel east on Hwy 212 about 4 miles to 172nd, turn right onto Anderegg (172nd). Go about 1/2 mile to Cohiba Ct and turn right. Go to the end of the cul-de-sac.
63 Masta, Susan Private garden Jay Withgott 4-Jun, 10-5 7515 SW 34th Ave New listing Portland, OR 97219 [email protected] 503-892-1994
Our cottage garden is designed for pollinators, birds, and year-round interest. There are multiple spaces in the garden, each with its own personality. The front yard is a mix of trees, shrubs, and flowers that put on a boisterous display of flowering and scent throughout the spring and summer. A diversity of organically grown fruiting trees and shrubs produce incredible flavor in the summer and fall, while herbs offer delightful scents. The shady backyard features mature trees under-planted with native plants and a small pond, providing a haven for birds, frogs, and other wildlife. The nearby Campbell pollinator-friendly garden will also be open this day. Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: From downtown Portland, take I-5 south to the Multnomah Blvd exit. Turn right at the second signal (35th Ave) and head north to the stop sign on Capitol Hwy. Turn right on Capitol, then left onto 34th. Continue north about one-tenth of a mile. Our house is on the left, set far back from the curb.
Maxwell, Barbara Private garden 4083 Colts Foot Lane 17-Jun, 12-4 Lake Oswego, OR 97035-1878 [email protected] 503-635-8968
Barb's Botanical Bliss Situated on a southern sloping 1/3-acre view lot, you are greeted by a 25- year-old Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Pendulum' also known as a Dr. Seuss Tree. A new pathway of bluestone leads into the garden, highlighted by a custom designed garden gate by Mike Pajunas with an artisan antique Italian window grate in the center. At this beautiful and artistic property you will see distinctive sun, shade and container gardens. The upper-level garden has pear trees, and a full sun perennial garden with graceful heirloom roses growing over the custom copper arbors by Kenneth Maxwell. In the upper garden you will discover the new vegetable garden. Artfully designed and fabricated by Mike Pajunas, a gracefully curved free-form raised bed of steel sheeting allows for the distinct hillside slope. The mid-level garden has a true-to-nature cascading water feature with hardscape surrounded by lovely 64 annuals and perennials. I especially love and enjoy nearly every variety of hardy fuchsia. Please beware, stone steps and pathways are for the surefooted. Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: Take I-5 south, exit 217, Kruse Way. Exit left onto Kruse Way. At the 4th light, Carman, turn left. Go to the first stop sign and continue up the hill, 1st right is Glacier Lily. Take Glacier Lily to end and turn right. You will see Colts Foot Lane on your left. We are at the end of the cul-de-sac, 4083 Colts Foot Lane.
McConathy, Thom Nursery-no display garden Oracle Delphinium 24-Jun, 10-1, 25-Jun, 10-1, 5718 Alki Road 8-Jul, 10-1, 9-Jul, 10-1, Vancouver, WA 98685 5-Aug, 10-1, 6-Aug, 10-1, [email protected] 2-Sep, 10-1, 3-Sep, 10-1, 360-798-1490 7-Oct, 10-1, 8-Oct, 10-1 Also open by appointment. New listing Oracle Delphiniums We have an ever growing variety of species and cultivated elatum hybrids. We are growing and evaluating European and New Zealand commercial delphinium lines, and making crosses for hardy delphinium lines and named plants for the Pacific Northwest. We are selling many of our flowers to local florists and to the wholesale flower market. If you want premium perennial plants or delphinium flowers between June and October please contact us. American commercial varieties are available but they are not perennial or of high quality. Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: Take I-5 north to the 39th St exit. Turn west on 39th to Main St, north to the third light, left on Hazel Dell Ave, north to Alki Rd west. Follow Alki Rd across Burnt Bridge Creek. Looking to the right you will see a brick house, then the historic residence and driveway. I will put out the sign to the nursery at the driveway. If you have called in advance with an appointment you will will see the sign and be welcome. Ask for Thom at 360-798-1490. Please do not come without an appointment!
McElhaney, Judy & Roger Private garden 12506 NE 109th Ave 17-Jun, 10-5 Vancouver, WA 98662 Also open by appointment. [email protected] 971-219-0511
65 Matsu Kaze (Wind in the Pines) Our garden has slowly evolved over the last 14 years. As with many country properties, it has a conifer-lined perimeter. This Northwest style garden has an Asian influence and is filled with rare and unusual plants, predominantly conifers of all varieties, colors and shapes, ginkgos, dogwoods and Japanese maples. Many plants in our garden are contorted or weeping. But my plant addiction also includes a collection of lilies, peonies, clematis, daphnes, rhododendrons and other shrubs and perennials. Meandering pathways lead to a pond with a waterfall, a covered bridge over a dry creek bed, a fire pit area with boulders for seating, several woodland walks, an outdoor kitchen and a guest house. The informality of this garden evokes a feeling of relaxation and welcomes everyone who enters. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: From 205 N - Take Exit 32, the Padden Parkway exit, and head east. At the 2nd light turn left onto 117th Avenue (also known as Hwy. 503). Travel north through 4 or 5 lights and past a Shell station on your right and a WinCo on your left. About 1/4 mile more, you will be turning left onto 131st Street. (It's easy to miss. 131st is on the left just before you get to a white farm house on the right.) If you get to Chapman's Nursery on the left, you've gone too far so turn around in their parking lot. Once you are on 131st go a country block and turn left onto 110th Avenue. 110th takes a jog to the right and then a jog to the left which turns into 109th. Ours is the last house on the right where the road dead ends. From I-5 north: Take the 78th Street exit east. After a few lights beyond Hwy. 99, 78th continues to the right and the left fork becomes Padden Parkway. Stay to the left on Padden, go over the 205 overpass and follow the directions above to our house.
Meservy, Connie & Chuck Private garden 9951 SE Eastmont Drive 3-Jun, 9-6, 4-Jun, 9-5 Damascus, OR 97089 New listing [email protected] 503-489-5078
Ours is a contemplative, woodland garden. The goal of my design was to provide a space for relaxation and meditation. There is a 4,000-gallon pond with fish and a meandering stream that provides soothing sounds of flowing water as you stroll the walkway. There is seating throughout the garden in both sun and shade. My emphasis in this garden is more on foliage than flower. I do have a sun garden with many perennials for color and the lawn is bounded by many rhododendrons. The property in front is shaded by large Douglas fir. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
66 Directions: Exit 205 at Highway 212/224 and head east on Hwy 212 towards Boring. Turn left (north) at 272nd Avenue (Telford). Proceed north to Sunshine Valley Road. Turn left (west) on Sunshine Valley and proceed 2 blocks to Eastmont Drive. Turn right (north) on SE Eastmont and proceed 3/4 mile to 9951 SE Eastmont Drive, Damascus, OR 97089. The house is beige and on the left of a shared drive. We have a large paved driveway and parking area as well as much parking on the street.
Meyer, Ken see Cassin, Mary Anne
Miller, Lynda & Roger & Nathan Nursery display garden Fresh Start Nursery 27-May, 9-4, 28-May, 9-4, Miller's Manor Gardens 17-Jun, 9-4, 8-Jul, 9-4, 27452 S Gribble Rd 9-Jul, 9-4, 23-Sep, 9-4, Canby, OR 97013 24-Sep, 9-4 [email protected] Also open by appointment. 503-899-7160 http://millersmanorgardens
Miller's Manor Gardens The gardens sit on two acres featuring vast displays of botanical labeled plant material including hundreds of conifers. Fresh Start Nursery is also on the grounds with Nathan's conifer collection. Gardens range from heavy shade areas to full sun gardens with hundreds of rock garden plants. In May the iris are in full bloom. In July our fuchsias and hydrangeas will be in bloom. The goal of our garden is to have bloom 12 months a year. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: I-5 south to the exit 282 (Hubbard Exit). Turn left on Ardnt Rd, Ardnt turns right at the stop light after the bridge, follow it to the end, then take a right on Barlow Rd. Follow Barlow approximately 3.1 miles to Mark Rd. Turn left on Mark Rd, after 1.0 miles the road turns right and becomes Gribble Rd. Follow Gribble for .3 miles, garden is on the left.
Mitchell, Christine & James Private garden 12250 SW Lynnridge Ave 29-Jul, 11-5, 12-Aug, 10-4 Portland, OR 97225 [email protected] (503) 475-7866
The Mitchell Garden Our large corner lot has become our private garden paradise, a labor of love that is always under revision (of course). Today in the back yard garden, 67 there are two brick patios for entertaining, multiple trellises covered with hops (used by the resident home brewer), and many stone paths created for exploration by our grandchildren and border collie. A truly lush Northwest garden, we celebrate our big Douglas firs that keep us continually experimenting with plants for shade. Mature conifers unify one garden room with the next. At the lower southwest end of the back garden and in the large garden surrounding the front of the property, sunny perennial beds show off many favorites that bloom from early spring through late summer. The edible garden includes raspberry vines, blueberry bushes and a rich, sunny bed for tomatoes. Our garden was featured on the Garden Conservancy/HPSO tour in August, 2015. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: We are in the Cedar Hills neighborhood: from downtown, take Highway 26 to Exit 68 (Cedar Hills Blvd). Stay left to the end of the off ramp and turn left onto Cedar Hills Blvd going toward Beaverton. Turn right at second traffic light onto Park Way. Turn left from Park Way onto Hicrest Ave. Travel one short block to Lynnridge Ave and park. The house is on the corner of Hicrest and Lynnridge Ave with front door and garden entrance facing Lynnridge.
Morgan, Stephen Private garden Marilyn Laufenberg 29-Jul, 9-1, 30-Jul, 9-1 Hoyt Arboretum Monday: 7-Aug, 4-7 0120 SW Canby St Also open by appointment. Portland, OR 97219 [email protected] 971-221-5887
Overlooking the Stephen's Creek natural area, our 5200 sq ft garden is about 6 years old. With a combination of sun and shade, the garden wraps around the house to a terraced slope above a natural area of big leaf maples. Winter flowering shrubs (camellias, daphnes & witch hazels) provide winter appeal, giving way to our interest in subtropicals, hydrangeas, and variegated plants. Various clematis weave their way up into small magnolias, Japanese maples, and arbors with climbing roses. The lowest terrace is planted with espaliered apple trees, bamboo and canna. On the slope leading down to Stephen's Creek are a variety of New Zealand, Australian and California species. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: From I-5 take the Terwilliger Blvd exit right onto Barbur Blvd (southwest towards downtown). At the first light, turn right on SW Miles. Continue past the Fulton Park Community Center to SW Brier Pl (0.2 mi). Turn 68 right, down Brier Pl (0.1 mi) to a left on SW Custer, then down to the bottom of the hill to SW Kelley St (0.1 miles). Turn right. Finally, go right to SW Canby St (0.1 mi). The destination is 360 ft on your left.
Mostul, Burl Nursery display garden Rare Plant Research 20-May, 11-4, 21-May, 11-4, 11900 S Criteser Rd 17-Jun, 11-4 Oregon City, OR 97045 [email protected] 503-780-6200 http://www.rareplantresearch.com
Villa Catalana Gardens The gardens areas include several themes: desert boulder, tropical, herb, vegetable, moat, traditional border, and succulent border. Three ponds, a garden folly, stone grape arbors, stone walls, Laburnum allee, hermitage and 12th-century-inspired Romanesque stone house complete the garden. A tropical plant conservatory also doubles as our wine tasting room. The latest addition to the garden is a grotto complete with an iron dragon guard. At the nursery, our chef Dave Clark of King Cuisine will provide gourmet lunches for a reasonable price and Villa Catalana Cellars will offer wine tasting and sales ($10 tasting fee). Rare Plant Research specializes in olive trees, and rare and unusual hardy and tropical plants. Pots are also available for sale, including our unusual homemade "art" containers. Dinner parties will be held July 8, August 12 and September 23; details at www.rareplantresearch.com. Our gardens (but not the nursery) are also open year around on Saturdays from 1 to 4 pm when our winery is open. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: From downtown Portland take I-84 east to I-205 S. Drive to Oregon City and take exit 9. Turn left onto 99E and travel south for one mile. Turn left at 2nd St traffic light. Go two blocks and turn right onto South End Rd. Go about two miles to the stop sign and turn left onto Warner Parrot Rd. Travel one mile and just before the traffic light, turn right onto Central Point Rd. Go about two miles and turn left onto Criteser Rd. Take the second driveway and follow the signs to park in our field. Please, no pets.
Mothershed, Vinette Private garden Roy Witlock 17-Jun, 11-4 16222 NE 192nd Ave Also open by appointment. Brush Prairie, WA 98606 New listing [email protected] 360-254-4300
69 Columbia River Daylily Club Display Garden The garden was created so that the best daylilies in the area can be displayed. Plants were provided through purchase from other clubs, and from member's gardens. Roy and Vinette's garden is approximately 5 acres. They grow a wonderful variety of flowers and trees, with several raised beds for veggies, and a berry patch. Starting in spring several hundred daffodils, Peruvian daffodils, tulips, and crocus are blooming. Fruit trees, lilac, azalea, rhododendrons, roses and lilies are blooming in the summer with clematis and wisteria vines putting forth their summer blooms. It is a gently sloping open property. The back path is lined with weeping cherry trees. The daylily garden is laid out on both sides of the path, and contains over 300 varieties. Roy installed some benches and a fire pit to sit and enjoy the flowers. This truly is a four-season garden with something going on all the time. The shaded back patio is a great place to relax and view the whole property. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: I-5 North to exit 4, 78th St. This merges with Padden Parkway East, which turns into Ward Road. Take a right on 164th, which is 1/4 mile past the intersection of Hockinson Market. Take a right on 192nd Ave, Roy and Vinette's house is the first house on the right (only house on the street before the Lutheran Church). There is parking in the rear; take the gravel drive to the right after entering the property.
Orloff, Chet see Wisner, Linda Out in the Garden Nursery see Westergreen, Carol
Palmer, Elizabeth Private garden Robert Allen 17-Jun, 10-5 20300 NE 122nd St Brush Prairie, WA 98606 [email protected] 360-256-2940
Beautiful, mature red cedars and a few big leaf maples surround our 5 acres in Hockinson. The drive to the house has lovely rock walls that are the home to a collection of sedums. Adjacent to the walls are mature plantings: dogwoods, willows, hydrangeas, Japanese maples, lilacs, clematis, and viburnum. When this became our home 8 years ago we began to add a number of new beds. The emphasis has been to plant low maintenance plants that will complement the existing landscaping and not be too tempting to the resident deer and rabbits. Now a long shade garden edges one side of the property with numerous hostas, ferns, hardy fuchsias, heuchera, pulmonaria, hydrangeas, Japanese maples and other interesting 70 shrubs. A nice collection of conifers, heaths and heathers, ornamental grasses and Japanese maples is to be found in a number of sun beds. The south-facing rose garden has been replaced by conifers and Japanese maples —the deer and rabbits won! There are a few interesting pieces of whimsical garden art. A nice-sized vegetable garden and numerous containers provide us with fresh produce. Come enjoy a stroll through our little piece of paradise. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: Take the Padden Parkway East Exit 32 off 205. Continue east on Padden Parkway until it ends and becomes Ward Road North. Go about 2 miles and turn right on Davis Road. At the first stop sign turn left on 212th Ave. Go about 0.5 miles. Look for two street signs that are the left hand side of the road - they are for 122nd St. One of the poles has some striped marking on it. You will be going in between those two signs. Say hello to the bison on your left as you go down the road (1 lane) about 0.5 mi. After the 4th speed bump there will be a fork in the road - bear right. Follow the road down and come up to the first house you see. It has a wrap-around porch.
Patton, Randy see Rozenboom, Gene
Platt, David & Lisa Private garden 4550 SW Humphrey Blvd 23-Apr, 11-4 Portland, OR 97221 [email protected] 503-292-8982
The Jane Kerr Platt Garden The Platt Garden was started from scratch in the 1940's by John and Jane Kerr Platt. This garden, originally an apple and cherry orchard, is known for its collection of rhododendrons, a genus championed by the late Mrs. Platt and currently by her son, David. The garden is known both as a collector's garden and for its ability to display specimens with an eye to the combination of color, texture and size. After nearly 80 years, many of the older specimens can be seen in their fully mature form. And for lovers of smaller treasures, Mr. and Mrs. Platt created the rock garden, using large rocks from the remnants of an abandoned quarry near Mt. Hood. Also enjoy the Pietro Belluschi-designed home nestled into this wonderful setting. Be aware that the garden has gravel and chip paths, steps, and a long uphill walk. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: Take the Sylvan exit off Highway 26 and turn left over the highway onto Scholls Ferry Rd. Turn left again onto Humphrey Blvd. After 0.8 mile, the long driveway is on the right across from 4 black mailboxes. 71 Rondone, Jim Private garden 6501 SW 35th Avenue 4-Jun, 11-5, 27-Aug, 11-5 Portland, OR 97221 Also open by appointment. [email protected] 503-866-1479
This garden, developed since 2006, includes year-round structure and an interesting mix of trees, shrubs and perennials, many uncommon. The front garden, partially shaded, is at its peak in late spring, while a large, naturalistic planting in the back garden shines in late summer. Hardscaping and water features are simple, and gravel is used extensively. A separate vegetable garden featuring raised beds and potted fruit tees is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: Take Interstate 5 south from downtown through "the Curves" to Multnomah Blvd. Exit and proceed to the second signal, SW 35th Avenue. Turn right and continue 0.5 miles. Cross Vermont Street and look for the sixth home on the left. Please note parking is not permitted on the opposite side of the street. Anyone with limited or reduced mobility should park in the driveway.
Rozenboom, Gene Private garden Randy Patton 29-Jul, 9-6 4217 SW Westdale Dr Also open by appointment. Portland, OR 97221 [email protected] 760-464-8497
Since 2013, dramatic changes have been made to this urban garden. Rock and block walls have helped define the steep hillside. New hardscaping, decking and lawn have added outdoor living space and play areas for the kids. Our passion for fascinating specialty conifers and Japanese maples with unique characteristics is represented throughout the garden. We have a large collection of columnar plants - conifer, fruit and deciduous trees. A vegetable/flower/fruit garden is located on the hillside in tall rusted steel beds, adding sculptural elements. Beautiful block rock walls add to the interest of this garden. Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: Take a right from SW Vista Ave onto SW Patton Road. Turn left at SW 44th Ave. This turns into Westdale Dr. Park on Westdale Dr and walk up the steep driveway to the house. The garden is on a steep hill.
72 Schaaf, Karen Private garden RE/MAX Equity Group 4-Jun, 11-5 32201 E Historic Columbia River Hwy Monday: 5-Jun, 4-dusk Corbett, OR 97019 Also open by appointment. [email protected] New listing 503-705-6987 http://kschaaf.equitygroup.com/
Springdale Gardens Gardens merely 3-and 4-years young rise from the grassy areas where boys once kicked their balls and dogs chased their boys. It is astounding how quickly plants can grow in the mild maritime climate, rich soils and abundant rainfalls that bless the West Columbia River Gorge! Under the watchful eye of garden designer Elaine Hutson, Karen continues to frantically plant the pots lining her driveway and mulch the bare beds and pathways in this one- acre landscape. Much of the creek is planted, but the pond-weeds are everywhere! Will all the pots be planted, the empty pots be hidden, the paths and beds be mulched, the tires and car parts be moved in time for the tour?? If not, friends, I know you'll understand...right? Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: Take I-84 east to exit 18. You can also get here easily from Stark St. The garden is on the left side of the road in Springdale, just past Big Bear's Market and just before the Tavern. Park on the highway. Driving time from downtown Portland is less than 30 min.
Schweppe, Connie & Dennis Private garden 2104 SE Lincoln 8-Jul, 9-5 Portland, OR 97214 Monday: 10-Jul, 5-dusk [email protected] 503-232-0865
Our urban garden, on a 50 X 100 ft. lot, is strictly DIY. Created over 30 years, structures, garden art, pots and water features combine to enhance a collection of our favorite trees, shrubs and perennials. Neighbors say that they love the garden because it is colorful, whimsical and always changing. Japanese maples, dwarf black locust, dwarf barberry hedging, witch hazel, and dogwood provide structure, blooms and color throughout the year. Hydrangea and many perennials collected from Heronswood, local nurseries, and HPSO Plant Sales complete the palate. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
73 Directions: From the Hawthorne Bridge, heading east, take Hawthorne Blvd. to 20th. Turn right on 20th, left on Lincoln to 2104 SE Lincoln. Fern green house with purple door on the right. Street parking available.
Secret Garden Growers see Thompson, Patricia
Shelman, Kathleen & David Private garden 36141 SE Hurlburt Rd 4-Jun, 11-5 Corbett, OR 97019 Monday: 5-Jun, 4-dusk [email protected] Also open by appointment. 503-803-4291
Old Hurlburt School Gardens This one-acre English-style country garden was established 60 years ago on the grounds of the 1923 Hurlburt School, now our home. Walk through the shrubbery and bulb garden or enjoy the large yew-framed perennial border. Additional sun and shade gardens and patios feature restful spaces and plant combinations that will live and thrive in this tricky microclimate. Our wall sundial is a new addition. We have a large organic kitchen garden with vegetables, asparagus, fruit trees, berries, grapes, and kiwi. Our garden shed and duck yard/house are also of interest. We are only five miles from Vista House and the gorge waterfall area. David's art studio, including many gorge landscapes, will also be open. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: Take I-84 east to exit 22. Take the exit, turn right, follow the road uphill for 2 miles. Go right at the Y. At the Historic Columbia River Hwy, jog slightly to the right, then turn left immediately onto Evans Road. Follow Evans for 2 miles - we are the last driveway on the right before the flashing light. You can also get here easily from either Stark St. or exit 18. Park in driveway or on Evans Road, facing uphill. Driving time from downtown Portland is 30 min. The Karen Schaaf, Kathleen Fortune, and Madeline Forsyth gardens are nearby and open on the same dates.
Siegmund, Cherie Nursery-no garden Cedarglen Floral Company 29-Apr, 10-3 25054 SE Sunshine Valley Rd Damascus, OR 97089 [email protected] 503-658-3370 http://www.cedarglenfloral.com
74 Cedarglen Floral Cedarglen is a wholesale nursery located just south of Gresham. We will be open to the public this one day ONLY with special pricing for you! We look for the latest introductions and the best plants for our NW area, concentrating on unique annuals, perennials and organic veggies. Check out our website (www.cedarglenfloral.com) for pictures of our latest plants and a listing of what might be available. We supply many of the retail garden centers in the Portland Metro area. Please look for our plants there too! We cannot accommodate unleashed dogs, and our wheelchair accessibility is a bit rough with our gravel paths. The gardeners who have been to our open nursery in the past won't ever miss it! Bring your own wagon or cart and carry boxes as we are a wholesale nursery with no retail amenities! We will have refreshments! Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: Sunshine Valley Rd is 2 miles North of Highway 212 on 242nd Ave. Turn right, round the corner to the right and quickly look on the right, for our white fence and sign at the top of the driveway. Green mailbox across the street with our name. From I-84 take the Wood Village exit and turn south. Stay on road for 6.5 miles through Gresham. Starts as 238th then 242nd, then Hogan Rd but it is the same road. Turn left onto Sunshine Valley Rd.
Skalicky, Pam Private garden 2117 NW 115th St 17-Jun, 10-5 Vancouver, WA 98685-3660 [email protected] 360-921-4264
My happy place is how I think of my garden. Even though it is small and ever- changing, it is my haven. It is a garden we enjoy living in whether simply taking our daily 'walk about' or visiting with friends in the family room by the pond, in the more formal dining room area or having a fireside chat after dinner. It started out as primarily a shade garden where hellebores, hostas and ferns predominated and still do. But there have been many changes as the sun and shade patterns evolve along with our interests. The winter storms the last few years have taken their toll on some of our trees. The bad news about this is that we've lost some of our privacy, but the good news is that sun lovers are slowly being introduced plus my husband is thrilled to have a raised bed veggie garden. Yes, our garden has evolved from a haven for chickens and exotic pheasants to a shady retreat to one yet to be determined and that is a good thing. A garden is never 'done' and who would want it to be?! Also open the same day is the nearby garden of Ruth and Gary Clark, as well as several other Clark County gardens. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it 75 Directions: Take I-5 North to Vancouver. Then take the 99th St exit and turn west on 99th St. Follow 99th past Columbia River High School to the light at 21st Ave. Turn right onto 21st and follow it to 115th St. Turn left onto 115th. We are the 3rd house on the left.
Cecil & Molly Smith Garden Private garden 5055 Raybell Road 1-Apr, 11-4, 2-Apr, 11-4, St Paul, OR 97137 8-Apr, 11-4, 9-Apr, 11-4, [email protected] 22-Apr, 11-4, 23-Apr, 11-4, 503-625-6331 29-Apr, 11-4, 30-Apr, 11-4, http://rhodies.org 6-May, 11-4, 7-May, 11-4 13-May, 11-4, 14-May, 11-4 Cecil & Molly Smith Garden A canopy of Douglas fir creates an ideal environment for a woodland garden of rare beauty, featuring superior forms of species and hybrid rhododendrons. Complementing the rhododendron collection are choice trees, shrubs, wildflowers and bulbs. Each pathway reveals its own visual treat, a moss-covered log with plants tucked into bark crevices, a fern garden and drifts of wild flowers. Masses of cyclamen, narcissus, erythronium and trillium flourish here, perfect complements to the rhododendrons. The garden has been featured in many publications and a number of TV shows. Owned and maintained by Chapters of the ARS. $3 admission for non- members of the ARS. Open weekends April-May 21 Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: I-5 to the Tigard exit 294. Through Tigard on 99W to Newberg. Turn south at the light by Fred Meyer onto Springbrook Road to the end. Left at the light onto Hwy 219 and south across the river. Watch for the blue Heirloom Roses signs and turn right onto Champoeg Rd. Go 2 blocks and go straight at the dairy onto Raybell Rd. Go about 1/2 mile to the Garden in a big grove of trees. There is a large parking area on the far side of the garden. Map and photos available at www.rhodies.org.
Smith, Mike see Joy Creek Nursery
Stober, Nancy & Gary Private garden 3232 NW Ashland Dr 17-Jun, 11-3, 18-Jun, 11-3, Beaverton, OR 97006-4642 9-Sep, 11-3, 10-Sep, 11-3 [email protected] Also open by appointment. 503-690-4608
76 My garden is a bit old-fashioned and always in transition. It is at its peak in June with irises, roses, oriental poppies, and more. It's a typical suburban lot but I have tried to transform it into a cottage garden. There is also a small vegetable garden as part of the madness. I am not much on design, but I like color and my garden reflects that. The garden is also all organic. There have been no pesticides used in this garden for over 15 years. Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: Take Highway 26 west to the Cornell/Bethany exit. Go to Bethany and turn right (north), turn left (west) onto Bronson Rd (first intersection). Follow Bronson Rd to the flashing red light/three-way stop at 174th and turn right (north). Follow 174th about 1/2 mile to Park View and turn right (east). Turn right at Joscelyn and left at Ashland Dr. Follow Ashland to the house on the right with no lawn.
Storc, Lise Private garden Andrew Comeau 28-May, 10-4, 25-Jun, 10-4, 6021 NW Skyline Blvd 23-Jul, 10-4, 24-Sep, 10-4 Portland, OR 97229 Also open by appointment. [email protected] 503-297-1262
Morthanweekanchu Our large garden is a sloped clearing surrounded by forest. We strive to provide wildlife habitat and harmonize with our surroundings while including a wide variety of edible and ornamental plants. Low-water sections of the garden include the usual, and some unusual, sun-loving perennials, trees, and shrubs. The moist woodland features the witch-hazel family, conifers, and natives. Containers include a mature Sollya heterophylla. There are twenty varieties of hebe, so we must like them. We've used logs, timbers, rocks, blocks, and tree rings to manage slopes. Recent changes include rock gardens, beds featuring natives and edibles, more paths and stairs, and expansion of the raised bed potager. Paths are sloped with no handrails, so sure-footedness is a plus. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: From downtown Portland, head out US-26 west. Take exit 71B toward Sylvan. Turn right onto SW Skyline Blvd, heading north. At W Burnside, turn left and after a short distance take a slight right to continue on NW Skyline Blvd. Continue north past Cornell Rd and Thompson Rd. The driveway is on the left at 6021 NW Skyline Blvd. Parking is limited, with some additional parking down the road. We will be on hand to assist you.
77 Thompson, Patricia Nursery display garden Secret Garden Growers, LLC 4/1/17 - 10/31/17 29100 S Needy Rd Open: Thu thru Sat, 10-5 Canby, OR 97013-8544 [email protected] 503-651-2006 http://www.secretgardengrowers.com
Secret Garden Growers Nursery Demonstation Gardens Secret Garden Growers may best be described as a mad gardener's plant laboratory. The tantalizing variety of plants reflect an addiction to unusual plants of all persuasions, most conveniently identified. A series of rustic garden vignettes displaying plants sectioned by culture include: too hot, too dry Mediterranean Garden, dry shade Lugh Garden and dry, deer infested Barn Garden. Most visitors find our "reality gardens" attractive despite a few weeds, mole hills, deer and never enough time for maintenance. We hope you'll discover some new plants and ways to use them! Plants for sale! Picnic table provided. Please see special Cascade Nursery Trail (www.CascadeNurseryTrail.com) event dates in May, July & Sept. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: From I-5 south take the Hubbard Exit (south of Wilsonville), left on Arndt Rd (stay to the right where it forks at a stoplight), follow it to the end, then take a right on Barlow Rd, after 4.5 miles take a left on Zimmerman Rd. Proceed approx one mile then right on Needy Rd, watch for the sign on the left and turn into the long drive in front of the sign. From 205 south, take the Oregon City exit, follow Hwy 99E along the river into Canby. Left on Ivy St (aka Canby Marquam Hwy), continue for about 5 miles, then turn right onto Heinz Rd, left on Needy Rd and watch for the sign on the left side and turn into the long drive in front of the sign.
Turner, Joanne & Larry Private garden 124 Jensen Rd 29-Jul, 10-5 Kelso, WA 98626 Also open by appointment. [email protected] New listing 360-423-3556
Our grounds are developing slowly. Sloping down from the gate, we have 3 acres which used to be cow pasture, poorly graded and uneven (wear sensible shoes). The upper acre's beds have been mostly planted. The middle acre has been roughly laid out and planting has begun. The lowest acre, bordered by a creek, will probably remain wild. Near the house we have a sunny perennial border and last year began a small veggie garden. I want
78 most of our property to be a woodland garden, but don't yet have much shade. Temporary protection for my treasures comes from pallets, shade cloth, lattice, etc. We have over 100 different rhododendrons, lots of ferns, hellebores, daffodils, crocosmia, dahlias, fuchsias, and interesting trees (oxydendron, stewartia, lace bark pine, 'Esk Sunset' maple, star magnolia, dogwoods) along with natives. The Hodges & Craven gardens, also in Kelso, are open today. Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: N on I-5 to Exit 36A (toward Kelso Dr). At round-about, take first RIGHT exit (south) onto old Hwy 99. After one mile, turn LEFT onto Rose Valley Rd. Go 5.8 miles on Rose Valley Rd, turn RIGHT onto N Goble Creek Loop Rd (just after the only sharp 25 mph 'S' turn on the road). Go 1.2 miles on N Goble Creek Loop Rd. Turn LEFT onto Zillig Rd. Goble Creek Loop Rd turns sharply right here. Zillig goes steeply up a hill. (You could have turned right onto S Goble Creek Loop Rd and IF YOU DID SO, you will turn right onto Zillig after a big white barn where Goble Creek Rd makes a sharp left hand turn). Go .4 mi on Zillig Rd, turn LEFT onto Jensen Rd. We are the 2nd house on right.
Tuttle, Charlene & Bill Private garden 5710 SW Childs Rd. 20-May, 10-5, 17-Jun, 10-5 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 5-Aug, 10-4 [email protected] Also open by appointment. 503-639-8343
For over 30 years we have gardened on our 1.76 acre property which backs up to the Tualatin River. The main focus around the house is over 200 clematis, fuchsias, hydrangeas, peonies, hellebores and poppies. There is an eye-popping 100-foot front border full of perennials. The structure of the garden beds is enhanced by the use of evergreen trees, shrubs and Chinese- red trellises. A large collection of fruit trees which includes apples, pears, Asian pears and plums. We also grow grapes, ever-bearing raspberries and have a large vegetable garden. This garden was on the Garden Conservancy tour a couple of years ago and on the International Clematis Society tour in 2010. Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: Directions: From north of exit 290 on I-5, take I-5 south, take exit 290, go left under the freeway overpass, take the first right on McEwan. McEwan curves around and goes over RR tracks. At the first stop sign, turn right on 65th. At the stop sign at the dead end (two blocks) turn left on Childs Rd. Site is approximately .5 mile on the right. Park on the opposite side of the road (NOT on the PEDWAY) or on Benfield.
79 Vetter, Thomas Private garden 1027 NE 110th Ave 13-May, 11-4, 11-Jun, 11-4, Portland, OR 97220-3136 Monday: 7-Aug, 4-8 [email protected] Also open by appointment. 971-284-7221
The garden is now entering its 20th season. Plants spill onto the street and create a screen that encloses the front garden. Large pots turn the driveway into a garden tapestry. In spring ribes, ceanothus, corylopsis, chaenomeles, viburnum and fothergilla explode with color and fragrance. The fresh new foliage can be copper, red, blue and gold. As you walk through the garden notice the contrast in color,shape and texture of the ferns, grasses and perennials like ligularia and rue that tie the garden together. The back garden is an oasis. Tall trees filter the hot sun. The shady borders feature huge cornus kousa, Hydrangea 'Sargentiana', Choisya 'Sundance', Robinia 'Frisia', Impatiens omiena and lots of variegated plants. The fragrance of lily and star jasmine, the blooms of eryngium, fuchsia, helenium and phlox makes for a great summer evening. This garden is the hidden gem in Hazelwood. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: I-84 east to Halsey-Gateway exit, just beyond I-205 south exit. Stay on Halsey, go east 1 mile. Right on 111th Ave and stay right at the fork that turns into 110th Ave. Go to 2nd block, 3rd house on right. From I-205, take Glisan exit; head east to 110th, then left 2 blocks.
Wagner, Helena & Dan Private garden 4 Season Gardens 22-Jul, 12-4, 23-Jul, 12-4 13364 SE 124th Ave Also open by appointment. Clackamas, OR 97015 [email protected] 503-683-2121 http://www.4seasonGardens.com
4 Season Garden This 10-year-old Asian-inspired garden was featured on 2016 ANLD Garden Tour. It was also featured on the cover of Winter 2016 Great Gardens book and the February 2017 issue of Garden Gate magazine. When we moved into our home in 2003, the landscape was bleak. Helena's vision of a tranquil Asian-inspired retreat and her passion for plants guided the design of the garden and hardscape choices. Using bold structures and diverse plantings, an inviting and restful courtyard was created in the front garden in 2012. A 80 harmonious backyard showcases a lush Asian garden with layered plant combinations juxtaposing color, texture, and form. Edibles and ornamentals are integrated throughout the landscape. There are a variety of stone lanterns, garden art, and wooden structures. Garden rooms are connected by a meandering gravel path leading to a sitting area and water feature. We invite you to come and stroll through the garden. Feast your eyes. Sit and enjoy vignettes, and delight yourself in its unique artistry. To preview the garden, visit 4SeasonGardens.com Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: From I-205, take exit 14 Sunnyside Road (SB) or Sunnybrook Exit (NB) (Sunnybrook runs into Sunnyside). Head east on Sunnyside to 124th avenue, then turn south on 124th. We are on the east side of the street.
Waldemar, Martha Private garden 13900 SE Renoir Ct Open by appointment only. Clackamas, OR 97015 [email protected] 503-698-2519
This collector's garden is on a 7,000 sq. ft. flat lot. Over the past 16 years, it has gone from a brand-new garden with a lawn and smaller gardening beds to one without any lawn and larger beds. Emphasis has been on unusual plants, as well as show-stopping podophyllums and clematis. Several trees have been removed in the past few years, thus new beds. If you want to see certain plants or groups of plants in bloom, please call and leave a message about them and your phone number or e-mail. I will then call you back when they are in bloom. I love to share my garden. Please call. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: East of I-205, south of Sunnyside Road, north of Hwy. 212/224. From Sunnyside Road: east to 128nd Avenue. Turn south on 128th, go straight for two blocks, then right for 1/2 block, left onto 127th. Instead of making the left curve onto Normandy, go straight ahead and down the hill for 1/2 block. You will be on Renoir Court. Park in driveway or in front of the house. Parking is limited, but you can park on Normandy Drive or 127th Avenue. From 212/224, go east to 135th, north on 132nd, west on Normandy Drive. Go to the end of Normandy and make a left turn onto Renoir Court. If you turn right, you will be on 127th.
81 Warncke, Tesan Private garden 7010 SW Shady Lane 26-Aug, 12-6, 27-Aug, 12-6 Tigard, OR 97223 Monday: 21-Aug, 4-dusk [email protected] New listing 503-969-3446
Concrete Jungle: A Rather Bookish Garden This garden is inhabited by more than fairies; there are also pirates, a hobbit farm and other literary references. The .32 acre yard is a fairly steep slope, with a lot of stairs, and is patrolled by a pair of big friendly dogs, a black cat and a guinea fowl. Over the last 10 years my husband has taken out most of the junipers and ivy and I've replaced them with fruit trees, perennials, shrubs and raised veggie beds. Favorite categories include edibles, colored foliage and odd-looking or not-pretty plants, sorted into themed garden beds. I love warmer weather plants, so fingers crossed that the cannas, bananas and gingers reappear! Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: The easiest route is I-5 South. Take exit 295 Capital Hwy/Taylor's Ferry Rd. Turn left onto Taylor's Ferry, continue for a mile and a half. Turn left on 74th Ave., the first left is Shady Ln. I'm the blue house at the very end. Parking is along the street.
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Westergreen, Carol Nursery display garden Out In The Garden Nursery 27-May, 10-5, 28-May, 10-5, 32483 S Mathias Rd 8-Jul, 10-5, 9-Jul, 10-5, Molalla, OR 97038-8448 23-Sep, 10-5, 24-Sep, 10-5, [email protected] 30-Jul, 12-5 503-829-4141 OPEN 4/1/17 - 10/14/17 http://www.outinthegardennursery.com Tue thru Sun, 10-4
Out in the Garden Nursery Out in the Garden Nursery—growing great gardens one plant at time! Located on the edge of Molalla, we are a specialty nursery featuring perennials for shade, sun and everything in between. Our focus is on foliage in a myriad of colors and textures providing multiple seasons of interest. We feature inspirational display gardens where you can wander the pathways or have a picnic lunch while you contemplate which plants will go home with you! Our gardens are a mix of sun and shade conditions with formal elements but casual plantings that change through the growing season. The centerpiece of our gardens is the groves of mature native Oregon oaks. Their 82 broad canopies give the gardens bright, dappled shade and provide relief from the hottest of summer afternoons. While you are here, you can feel the love of our menagerie of animals that will delight the child in everyone! Inspiration in any season! Please check our website www.outinthegardennursery.com or call 503-829-4141 for hours, special activities, and Cascade Nursery Trail events. We look forward to seeing you! Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: From Portland via I-5: Take I-5 south to the Woodburn exit #271. Turn left off the off ramp and across I-5 heading east on Hwy 214. Head east through Woodburn and continue across Hwy 99 on Hwy 211. Proceed approximately 15 miles east until arriving in Molalla. Continue straight through to the east side of Molalla. At the "Y" take the right leg which is Mathias Road. Follow Mathias approximately 1/2 mile south, continuing straight when the main road turns to the left. We are on the right. You cannot miss the bright blue house. From Portland, via I-205: Take I-205 south to Exit 10 Park Place/Molalla Avenue. Head south approximately 17 miles on Hwy 213 to Hwy 211. Turn left onto Hwy 211. Continue through Molalla to the east end of town. At the "Y" take the right which is Mathias Road. Follow Mathias approximately 1/2 mile south, continuing straight when the main road turns to the left. We are on the right. You cannot miss the bright blue house.
Whitman, Kathy Private garden 5665 Bonita Rd 20-May, 11-4, 1-Jul, 11-4, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 5-Aug, 11-4, 9-Sep, 11-4 [email protected] Also open by appointment. 503-969-1962
Creekside Cottage Garden Step back into history and into the country when visiting Creekside Cottage Garden. The cottage, framed by the garden, was built in 1930, and although just minutes off I-5, it is located on a large lot with a creek and beautiful large trees. With sunny, partly-sunny and shady areas, the garden is situated on 3/4 of an acre on Carter Creek. There are 60+ clematis and all their friends, including roses, hardy geraniums, irises of many types, and lots and lots of lilies. In June, clematis, early perennials and lilies are the stars. In August, clematis, dahlias, asters are in bloom and the annual cutting garden is full of cosmos, zinnias, annual baby's breath, and nicotianas. Two raised veggie beds round out this garden's usefulness and charm. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
83 Directions: Take I-5 to exit 291, Carman Dr. Go east towards Lake Oswego 1 mile, turn left at the flashing red light onto Bonita Rd. 5665 is a "flag" lot, so park up on the street (plenty of room on both sides), then walk down the long driveway to the cottage. We'll see you there!
Wiley, Sharon Private garden 509 South Center St 14-May, 10-4, 22-Jul, 10-4, Oregon City, OR 97045 23-Jul, 10-4 [email protected] Monday: 7-Aug, 5-8 503-657-9054 Also open by appointment.
THERE ARE EVEN MORE CHANGES TO MY GARDENS FROM LAST YEAR!! The two ponds we added last year are now completed with plants and fish that love the fresh water, more beds and a windmill. I also did a lot of "remodeling" thanks to the rather harsh winter this year. There are still many planting areas that are all tied together by moss-covered walls that I built out of "native" rocks. All of the gardens, which are mostly in filtered shade, can be reached by winding paths or unusual steps. Included are large collections of ferns, hostas, container plantings, annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees. Relax on a bench, stroll along the paths or sit at one of the patios, including our original falls and pond. Also look for lots of garden art and other treasures collected over time that seem to increase every month. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but only a small part of it
Directions: Take I-205 to Oregon City and take the Oregon City/Molalla exit at the North end of Oregon City. Turn right at the first signal off the freeway(Washington St.) by Home Depot and go all the way up to 7th St. (7- 11 store is on your right). Turn right and go 1 block to Center St. Turn left on Center St. and go all the way UP THE HILL to 509 South Center St. (about 12 blocks). Look for the Open Garden signs.
Williams, Zig Private garden 11985 SW Jaeger Terrace 14-May, 10-4, 9-Sep, 10-4 Beaverton, OR 97007 Also open by appointment. [email protected] New listing 503-752-0122
The Fruit Safari The Fruit Safari is the Williams' food forest. Inspired by permaculture principles such as dense planting and canopy/understory communities, the Fruit Safari has evolved to 20+ productive garden rooms on a 1/4-acre suburban plot. Paths wind up the hill and around a bog. Seating areas tucked throughout offer vistas to enjoy the garden's collections. These include 84 garden art, experiments in vertical gardening, hosta, roses, and perennials with edible uses. Fruit collections include aronia, blueberry, feijoa, goji, kiwi, mulberry and persimmon in addition to NW-typical apples, berries, cherries, and pears. May open is best for perennials lovers, September to see apples and pears ripening. Wheelchair accessibility: No
Directions: US26 West to Oregon 217 South to exit 4B, SW Scholls Ferry. West approximately 3.7 miles to Loon Drive. Turn right to second left, Jaeger Terrace. 11985 is just before end of street. Plenty of on-street parking.
Wisner, Linda, and Chet Orloff Private garden 18200 NW Sauvie Island Rd 23-Jul, 11-5 Portland, OR 97231-1338 Monday: 10-Jul, 5-9 [email protected] Also open by appointment. 503-282-3929 http://www.wisnercreative.com
Flicker Farm Come explore our 1.3-acre Sauvie Island home. Walk through gates sculpted by Ray Huston into the magical world of Flicker Farm, the heart of which is a Mediterranean-meets-Pacific-Northwest courtyard. From the shady borders and beds in the front, to the herb garden and berms, to the meadows and native plant hedgerows beyond, there is much to discover, including all the damage caused by winter's ice and snow. You'll find plenty of places to sit a while, from a dry-stacked stone bench in front, to a cluster of Adirondack chairs under the contorted mulberry, to the birch grove. Come on a scheduled date, or call when you're in the mood for your own private visit. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, or most of it
Directions: Sauvie Island is 12 miles northwest from downtown Portland. Take Highway 30 (Yeon Street or St. Helens Road) toward Scappoose and Astoria, passing under the St. Johns Bridge and through the little town of Linnton. Continue 2.2 miles to the Sauvie Island bridge. From the bridge stay on Sauvie Island Road for 2.2 miles. We are just beyond where Reeder Road curves off to the right. Look for 18200 NW Sauvie Island Road on the right. There's a yellow fire engine sign right next to the driveway. NOTE: The nearby gardens of Jane Hartline & Mark Greenfield, and Bob Hyland & Andrew Beckman are also open on Monday, July 10.
Withgott, Jay see Masta, Susan Witlock, Roy see Mothershed, Vinette Zaveson, Deb see Jacobs, Norm Zorich, John see Amato, Ann 85 PUBLIC GARDENS
Bloedel Reserve Historic Deepwood Garden 7571 NE Dolphin Dr. 1116 Mission Street SE Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Salem, OR 97302 (206) 842-7631 (503) 363-1825 bloedelreserve.org historicdeepwoodestate.org
Bush’s Pasture Park Holladay Park 890 Mission Street SE NE 11th and Holladay Street Salem, OR Portland, OR 97255
Chase Garden The Hoyt Arboretum 16015 264th St. E. 4000 SW Fairview Blvd. Orting, WA 98360 Portland, OR 97221 (360) 893-6739 (503) 865-8733 chasegarden.org hoytarboretum.org
The Connie Hansen Garden Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens 1931 NW 33rd St. 115 S. Pekin Road Lincoln City, OR 97367 Woodland, WA 98674 (541) 994-6338 (360) 225-8996 conniehansengarden.com lilacgardens.com
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden Japanese Garden 6015 SE 28th Avenue 611 SW Kingston Portland, OR 97202 Portland, OR 97205 (503) 771-8386 (503) 223-1321 japanesegarden.com Elk Rock Garden at the Bishop’s Close 11800 SW Military Lane Lakewold Gardens Portland, OR 97219 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW (888) 346-2373 or (503) 636-5613 Lakewood, WA 98499 elkrockgarden.org (253) 584-4106 lakewoldgardens.org Gerdemann Botanic Preserve Hwy 101, Yachats, Oregon 97498 Lan Su Chinese Garden (593) 442-1247 239 NW Everett St. find them on Facebook and Portland, OR 97209 goyachats.com (503) 228-8131 lansugarden.org Hendricks Park Summit Ave. and Skyline Blvd. Eugene, OR 97403 friendsofhendrickspark.org 86 Leach Botanical Garden Portland Memory Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave. SE Powell Blvd. at 104th Ave. in the Portland, OR 97236 SE corner of Ed Benedict Park (503) 823-9503 Portland, OR 97266 leachgarden.org portlandmemorygarden.org
Martha Springer Botanical Garden PowellsWood: A Northwest Garden Willamette University 430 South Dash Point Rd. 900 State St. Federal Way, WA 98003 Salem, OR 97301 (253) 529-1620 (503) 370-6300 powellswood.org
Mount Pisgah Arboretum Reed College Theatre Annex Hell Strip 34901 Frank Parrish Rd. SE 28th Ave and Steele St. Eugene, OR 97405 Portland, OR 97202 (541) 747-3817 mountpisgaharboretum.com Yakima Area Arboretum 1401 Arboretum Dr. Naturescaping of SW Washington Yakima, WA 98901 Wildlife Botanical Garden (509) 248-7337 11000 NE 149th St. ahtrees.org Brush Prairie, WA 98606 (360) 737-1160 naturescaping.org PORTLAND ROSE GARDENS
Oak Grove Garden Club International Rose Test Garden Risley Landing Gardens 400 SW Kingston 16195 SE River Forest Pl. Portland, OR 97205 Oak Grove, OR 97267 (503) 823-3636 oakgrovegardenclub.com rosegardenstore.org
Ohme Gardens Ladd’s Addition 3327 Ohme Rd. SE 16th and Harrison St. Wenatchee, WA 98801 Portland, OR 97214 (509) 662-5785 laddsadditiongardens.com ohmegardens.com Peninsula Park Rose Garden Oregon Garden N. Ainsworth St. and Albina Ave. 879 W. Main St. Portland, OR 97217 Silverton, OR 97381 (877) 674-2733 or (503) 874-8100 oregongarden.org
Please note: this information was current at the time of publication, but may change thereafter. Therefore we urge you to contact gardens prior to your visit to confirm their current status. 87 NOTES
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