THE HARDY PLANT SOCIETY OF OREGON GARDENS 2016 · gardens will be $7.00 at the garden’s entry. There will be HPSO event signs in place to help you find the locations. Your entrance

THE HARDY PLANT SOCIETY OF OREGON OPEN GARDENS2016

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Garden Thyme Nursery Harvest Nursery Hydrangeas Plus

Nowlens Bridge Perennials Out in the Garden Nursery Sebright Gardens Secret Garden Growers

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Baileygarden

2016OpenGardenseasonisabouttobegin!Welcometothisyear’sdirectoryofapproximately100listingscoveringawidevarietyofwonderfulgardensandnurseriestovisitallseason.Manygardenswillbeopenontheweekends,andeveningopeningsareonthesecondandfourthMondaysofJune,July,AugustandSeptember.

TheDirectoryhasbeenpreparedbyadedicatedcommitteeledbyChairTomBarreto,assistedbyRuthClark,MerleDole-Reid,JennFerrante,BarryGates,JimRondone,PamSkalicky,LiseStorcandBruceWakefield.Tomisalsomuchappreciatedforhisbeautifulphotographywhichgracesthecoverthisyear.SpecialthankstoLindaWisnerforcoverdesign,adviceandproductiondirectionandaverybigthankyoutoBruceWakefieldforhishelpwithaprocessthatisalwaystimeconsuming;weareverygrateful.

Wehaveworkedhardtoassuretheaccuracyofthelistingsinthe2016OpenGardensDirectory,butifyoufindanerrororomission,pleasecontacttheHPSOofficeat503-224-5718.CorrectionswillbeannouncedintheHPSOweeklyemailblasts.

Andmostimportantly,ourdeepestthankstothegenerousandwelcomingHPSOmemberswhoaresharingtheirgardensthisyear.Weappreciatetheopportunitytolearnfrom,andenjoy,yourremarkablegardens.

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VISITORGUIDELINESTOGOODGARDENETIQUETTE

WearefortunatetobeabletovisitsomanygloriousgardensthroughourHPSOmembership.Sincewewanttokeepgettinginvitedback,hereareafewremindersabouthowtobetheverybestgardenvisitorever.

1. Askthegardenownerbeforetakingphotos.Almosteveryonewillsayyes.Askseparatelyabouttheuseoftripods.

2. Stayonfootpaths,stairwaysandbridges.Thiswillensurethatyouarenotcompromisingbeds,slopes,orwaterways,andthatyouwillkeepyourfooting.

3. Leaveplanttagsinthegroundorthepotwheretheplantislocated.Askyourhosttoidentifyplantsifyoucannotreadthetagsinplace.

4. Ifyoudoaskthenameofaplant,makesureyouhaveanotebookandpencilatthereadytorecordit.Youmaythinkyouwillremember,butyouwon’t;noneofusremembers.

5. Ifthereareothervisitorsduringyourtour,makesureeveryonehasaccesstothehosttoaskquestions.

6. Refrainfromremovinganyplants(evenweeds)orpartsofplants.

7. Ifthehouseisnotopen,pleasedonotasktousethebathroom/phone/internetunlessitisadireemergency.

8. Haveawonderfultime.

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2016 OPEN GARDENS BOOK

TABLEOFCONTENTS

Introduction...............................................................1VisitorGuidelinestoGoodGardenEtiquette............2HPSO/GardenConservancyOpenDaysTour............4GardensOpenbyAppointmentOnly........................8NurseriesWithDisplayGardens................................9PicnicforGardenHostsandHPSOVolunteers........11OpenGardensCalendar..........................................13GardenandNurseryDescriptions...........................29PublicGardens.........................................................85

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DragonflyHollow—VanessaGardnerNagelgarden

GardenConservancy/HPSOOpenDaysTourNorthernExposure:GloriousGardensinClarkCounty

Saturday,June11,2016,10am–4pm(Self-guided–youmaystartatanyofthegardens)

ThisyearwedecidedtolocatetheGardenConservancy/HPSOOpenGardenstourinClarkCounty.Ithasn'tbeenheldonthatsideoftheriversince2005anditseemedtimetoagainhonorournorth-of-the-Columbianeighbors.Fiveexquisitegardensofvaryingsizesandstyleswillbefeatured.We'reexcitedaboutthisyear'stourwhichfeaturesfinegardensrarelyorneverseenbyourmembership.Itpromisestobeawonderful,fun,andinspirationaldayandwehopeyou'lljoinus!

Ticketsarebeingpresentedinanewformthisyear;insteadofticketbooklets,tour-goerswillgainentrancetothegardensbywayofdaypasses.Leftoverticketsfrompasttourswillbehonoredboththisyearandinfuture,butarebeingphasedout.ForHPSOmembers,daypassescanbepurchasedinadvanceattheHPSOwebsitefor$20.00(asavingsof$10.00!)forallfivegardens.Onthedayoftheevent,passeswillbesoldonsitefor$30.00.Admissiontoindividualgardenswillbe$7.00atthegarden’sentry.TherewillbeHPSOeventsignsinplacetohelpyoufindthelocations.

YourentrancefeesupportsthegrantsandscholarshipprogramsatHPSOandthemissionoftheGardenConservancytopreserveexceptionalAmericangardensforthepublic.

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Seymour-LueckGarden(leadgarden)—RebeccaSeymourandGregLueck218NW88thSt.,Vancouver,WA98665503-789-6621

TheSeymour-LueckGarden,inspiredbyJapaneselandscapinganddesignedbyVanessaGardnerNagel,showcaseswaterfeatures,sculptures,andglassart.Ornamentalgrassesandmossplayaprominentroleinlinkingthegardentothegreenwaybehindit.Stonepathwaysleadpastagiantstonerillandakoipondtoseveralsecludedsittingareas,whichareparticularlytranquilforcontemplation.Theownersarebothartists—heaglassartist,sheapainter–andthegardenclearlyreflectstheiraestheticsandtheirconnectiontothenaturethatsurroundsthem.

FromI-5takeExit4forNE78thSt.Headweston78th,turnrightonNEHazelDellAve,lefton83rd.TurnrightontoNWGreenbriarDr.FollowthecurveandturnrightonNW87th.RightagainontoNW4th,thenrightonNW88thSt.

DragonflyHollow—VanessaGardnerNagel12517NE20thAve.,Vancouver,WA98686360-546-2746Asalandscapedesignerandgardenauthor,VanessaGardnerNagelisalwaysfindingnewopportunitiestorenewandtransformhergarden.DuringDragonflyHollow’stwenty-fiveyears,theNagelshaveremovedmanyoldtrees,eliminatedthelawn,addedacropcircleandoutdoorlivingareas,andrespondedtoincreasingshade.Theycontinuetoedit,removingandaddingmanynewplantseachyear,sothereisamixofmatureandnew.Itscolorfulflowers,swayinggrasses,clippedhedges,award-winninggardenart,anddramaticplantscontinuetobeasourceofdelight.

Drivingdirections:DrivenorthoneitherI-5orI-205.IfonI-5turnrightattheoff-ramp,gotothefirstsignal,turnright,gotothenextsignal,turnrightandyouwillbeonHwy.99goingsouth.Ifon205,turnleftattherampsignal,gotothenextsignalandturnleftinthefarleftlaneandyouwillbeonHwy.99goingsouth.ContinueonHwy.99throughthe129thSt.signalandabouthalf-waydownthehilltherewillbealeftturnontoNE20thAve.Turnleftimmediatelyatthedead-endsignanddrivetothefirstmailboxontheright.(Itisredwithadarkbrownbasewithourhousenumbersinsilver.)

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MatsuKaze(WindinthePines)—RogerandJudyMcElhaney12506NE109thAve.,Vancouver,WA98662971-219-0511

It’shardtoimaginethatMatsuKazewasonceahorsepasture.Judybegandesigninganddevelopingthetwo-and-a-halfacrepropertyintoanAsian-inspiredgardenfourteenyearsago.Nowitoverflowswithrareandunusualplantsincludingmanyvarietiesofconifers,ginkgos,Japanesemaples,rhododendrons,anddogwoods,aswellaslilies,peonies,daphnes,andclematis.Meanderingpathwaysleadtosittingspaces,apondwithawaterfall,acoveredbridgeoveradrycreekbed,afirepit,anoutdoorkitchen,andaguesthouse.Createdtogivethecouplesomethingtodointheirretirement,ithasgiventhemthat,andinfinitelymore.

Drivingdirections:FromI-205N:Takeexit32,PaddenPkwy,andheadeast.Atthe2ndlightturnleftonto117thAve(alsoknownasHwy503).Travelnorththrough4or5lightsandpastaShellstationonyourrightandaWinCoonyourleft.About1/4milemore,youwillbeturningleftonto131stSt.(It'seasytomiss.131stisontheleftjustbeforeyougettoawhitefarmhouseontheright.)IfyougettoChapman'sNurseryontheleft,you'vegonetoofarsoturnaroundintheirparkinglot.Onceyouareon131st,goacountryblockandturnleftonto110thAve.110thjogstotherightandthenjogstotheleftonto109thAve.Oursisthelasthouseontherightwheretheroaddeadends.FromI-5N:Takethe78thStexiteast.AfterafewlightsbeyondHwy99,78thcontinuestotherightandtheleftforkbecomesPaddenPkwy.StaytotheleftonPadden,goovertheI-205overpassandfollowthedirectionsabovetoourplace.

RitchieGarden—BettyandBillRitchie7619NE192ndWay,BattleGround,WA98604360-573-6636

In2001,thefiveacresthatweretobecometheRitchieGardensportedonescrubbytreenearawetland.Graduallytheareaevolvedintoagracioussettingcharacterizedbyweeping,contorted,andvariegatedtreesandperennialslookingoutontoearthenponds.TheRitchiescontinuetoaddnativeplantstonurtureandshelterlocalwildlife.Plantswithtrumpet-shapedflowers,especiallyhardyfuchsias,drawhummingbirdsandtheconstantlychangingfragrancesandvistasaredelightful!

TravelnorthonI-5to179thStreet(Fairgrounds)exit.Goright(east)on179thStreetthreemilesto72ndAvenue.(Trafficsignal-JohnDeere-ManorChurch.)Turnleft(north)andgoto192ndWay(about1/2mile).192ndWayontherightsideoftheroad.LookfortheTigerLilysign.

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ComingnorthontheI-205takethePaddenParkwayW.Exit32.GorightofftheexittoAndresen,thenturnrightandheadnorth.AndresenjoinsSt.JohnsBlvdandbecomes72ndAvenue.Continuenorthto192ndWay(that’sabout5+miles

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fromwhereyouturnedontoAndresen.)192ndWayisontherightsideoftheroad.LookfortheTigerLilysign.

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ComingfromBattleGroundornortheast,goweston219thStreetto72ndAvenue.Turnsouthon72ndandgoto192ndWay.TheTigerLilymonumentdoesn’tfaceinyourdirection,butlookforthefirststreetonyourleftafteryougothroughthelightat199thStreet.

BaileyGarden—LindaandAlBailey9601NE177thSt.,BattleGround,WA98604360-573-3016

InApril1999,LindaBaileystaredatanempty,slick,wet,flatacreofclay,withtwostarkbuildingsandanuglyblacktopdrive.Butwitharuler,graphpaper,andignorantbliss,shelaidoutadesignforTheBaileyHavenandherhusbandAlbuilteverythingsheaskedfor.Thegardenfeaturesarelaxingspaceforentertainingwithpondsandagazebo,andstoneandgravelpathwayscomfortablyconnecttheentertainingspacewiththespecimenareafartherout.Theheartofthegarden,beyondLinda'sandAl'sartstudios,isverydiverse,includingarbors,ninepergolabeds,arockgarden,aloopgarden,aladywalk,avegetablegarden,aconifercollection,apottingarea,andstunning,simpletopiary.

Drivingdirections:FromthesouthtakeI-5northtoExit9,Fairgrounds(179thSt).Turnright,goingeastto96thAve.,turnrightonto96thAve.Go2blocksto177thSt.FromBattleGroundorOrchardsonStateHwy.503,goto189thSt.Turnwestandfollow189thasitgraduallyturnsinto179thSt.Turnsouthonto96thAve.andgoto177thSt.

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GARDENSOPENBYAPPOINTMENTONLYBarca,AnnetteHummingbirdHill943ChickadeeDrGreenbank,WA98253360-678-8328

Barreto,Tom485NWSkylineBlvdPortland,OR97229503-816-7015

Borcherding,MaryAnnMaryAnn'sGarden6012NE20thCourtVancouver,WA98665360-695-9126

Cavender,Richard&Karen15920SWOberstLaneSherwood,OR97140503-625-6331

Clark,Ruth3111NW149thStVancouver,WA98685360-831-3827

Gates,BarryGardenofEvermore28119NE36thStCamas,WA98607360-834-7858

Koontz,CarlJoanneDutra106MillerStreetOregonCity,OR97045503-656-6087

Rondone,Jim6501SW35thAvenuePortland,OR97221503-866-1479

Skalicky,Pam2117NW115thStVancouver,WA98685360-921-4264

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NURSERIESWITHDISPLAYGARDENSMoreinformationaboutnurserieswithdisplaygardenscanbefoundintheGarden&NurseryDescriptionsection,listedundertheowner'slastname.SpecificdatesarealsolistedintheOpenGardensCalendarsection.AdelmanPeonyGardensAdelman,Carol5690BrooklakeRdNESalem,OR97305-9660503-393-6185peonyparadise.comOpen:5/1/16-6/15/16Days:MondaythruSunday:9-6

Aitken'sSalmonCreekGardenAitken,Terry&Barbara608NW119thSt.Vancouver,WA98685360-573-4472flowerfantasy.netOpen:4/1/16-7/4/16Days:MondaythruSunday:9-5Alsoopenbyappointment.

MtPleasantIrisFarmHarris,ChadPOBox346Washougal,WA98671-0346360-835-1016mtpleasantiris.comOpen:4/28/16-7/10/16Days:ThursdaythruSunday:8-5

GardenThymeNurseryHarris,Patricia4177CascadeHwyNESilverton,OR97381503-551-1875gardenthymenursery.comOpen:4/2/16-10/30/16Days:WednesdaythruSunday:10-5Alsoopenbyappointment.

WildGingerFarmJensen,Truls24000SSchuebelSchoolRdBeavercreek,OR97004503-632-2338wildgingerfarm.comOpen:3/3/16-10/1/16Days:ThursdaythruSunday:10-4SebrightGardensJohnson,Thomas7185LakesideDriveNESalem,OR97305503-463-9615sebrightgardens.comOpen:4/2/16-10/2/16Days:MondaythruSunday:10-5

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HarvestNurseryKahn,GabrielBrigitteEaton10470NE6thDrPortland,OR97211503-332-0913harvestnursery.comOpen:4/2/16-10/30/16Days:MondaythruSunday:10-4Miller'sManorGardensMiller,Lynda&Roger27452SGribbleRdCanby,OR97013503-899-7160millersmanorgardens.comOpen:4/2/16-10/30/16Days:Saturday:9-4,andSunday:9-3Alsoopenbyappointment.

SecretGardenGrowers,LLCThompson,Patricia29100SNeedyRdCanby,OR97013-8544503-651-2006secretgardengrowers.comOpen:4/2/16-10/30/16Days:ThursdaythruSaturday:10-5Alsoopenbyappointment.

OutInTheGardenNurseryWestergreen,Carol32483SMathiasRdMolalla,OR97038-8448503-829-4141outinthegardennursery.comOpen:3/29/16-10/15/16Days:TuesdaythruSunday:10-4

ArbutusGardenArtsZaveson,DebraNormJacobs4235SEHarneySt.Portland,OR97206503-206-2584arbutusgarden.comOpen:4/2/16-10/30/16Days:Saturday-Sunday:11-5Alsoopenbyappointment.

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A PICNIC FOR VOLUNTEERS

& GARDEN HOSTS

ASpecialInvitationtoHungryHPSOGardenHosts

andVolunteers

Sunday,August7,from1:00–7:00pm.

JoinusforthefirstannualHPSOpotluckopen-gardenpicnic.HPSOisfullofwonderfulandfascinatingpeopleand

wedon'tgetenoughchancestomeetthemall;forthoseofyouwhohaveopenedyourgardensorvolunteeredfor

HPSOevents,let'sgettogetherandenjoygoodfoodandeachotherinabeautifulcountrysetting.Bringyourfavoritebeverageand

picnicofferingandleaveyourcaresbehind.Spouses,offspring,andgrannieswelcome!

Thereareseatingareasthroughoutthegarden,

butifyouwanttopicnicinthesunwesuggestyoubringablanketorthrow.

BethHansen-Winter'sGarden19501S.UpperHighlandRd.Beavercreek,OR97004

Seepages51-52forforBethHansen-Winter's

gardendescriptionanddirections.

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A scene from Beth Hansen-Winter’s garden, location of the August 7 picnic for garden hosts

and HPSO volunteers. (See previous page.)

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Saturday, April 2

9-4Hoffman, Richard & Patricia255 East Berkeley St.Gladstone, OR 97027-2415

9-6Eckerdt, Pat and DaveDeerly Missed Garden4539 Riverdale Rd SSalem, OR 97302

11-4Cecil & Molly Smith Garden5065 Raybell RoadSt Paul, OR 97137

9-3Hardin, MeredithWildlife Botanical Gardens11000 NE 149th StreetBrush Prairie, WA 98606

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9-6Eckerdt, Pat and DaveDeerly Missed Garden4539 Riverdale Rd SSalem, OR 97302


Saturday, April 9 & Sunday, April 10 Hortlandia Plant & Art Sale 10-3EXPO Center, Portland, OR

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Saturday, April 16

10-4Wiley, Sharon509 South Center StOregon City, OR 97045

10-4Senior, Priscilla11050 SW Butner RdPortland, OR 97225-5213


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11-4Vetter, Thomas1027 NE 110th AvePortland, OR 97220-3136


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Saturday, April 23

9-3Brandis, Leah2955 NW 159th TerraceBeaverton, OR 97006

10-4Marston, Jeanne16712 SE Cohiba Ct.Damascus, OR 97089

10-3Siegmund, Cherie & EricCedarglen Floral25054 SE Sunshine Valley RdDamascus, OR 97089

10-4Greydanus, MatthewDarin SimmonsLaurel Hedge28500 SE Currin RdEstacada, OR 97023



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9-6Hartline, JaneMark GreenfieldLost Lagoon Farm/Sauvie Island Natives14745 NW Gillihan RdSauvie Island, OR 97231-1527



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Saturday, April 30

10-5Lintault, Kathy & Roger7180 SW Lebold RoadMcMinnville, OR 97128-8392


10-4Fairchild, Jeff3148 NW WilsonPortland, OR 97210


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Sunday, May 1

10-5Lintault, Kathy & Roger7180 SW Lebold RoadMcMinnville, OR 97128-8392

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Saturday, May 7

11-5Zaveson, DebraNorm JacobsArbutus Garden Arts Display Garden4235 SE Harney St.Portland, OR 97206



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Sunday, May 8

10-4Combs, Rose AdaIn the Shadow of the Stones454 S. Center St.Oregon City, OR 97045




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Saturday, May 14



10-4Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden2525 S. 336th StFederal Way, WA 98003

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Saturday, May 21



11-4Mostul, BurlRare Plant Research/Villa Catalana Gardens11900 S Criteser RdOregon City, OR 97045

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10-4Emel, AliciaBob Welch5539 SE Oak St.Portland, OR 97215


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Sunday, May 22

12-5Shelman, KathleenOld Hurlburt School Gardens36141 SE Hurlburt RdCorbett, OR 97019



11-5Wakefield, BruceJerry Grossnickle13510 NW Old Germantown RoadPortland, OR 97231


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Saturday, May 28

10-5VanHoose, KristinHydrangea Heaven6543 S Zimmerman RdAurora, OR 97002


9-4Miller, Lynda & RogerMiller’s Manor Gardens27452 S Gribble RdCanby, OR 97013

10-5Thompson, PatriciaSecret Garden Growers Nursery Demonstation Gardens29100 S Needy RdCanby, OR 97013-8544

10-4Mandel, Nancy & David560 SE Alexander AveCorvalllis, OR 97333

12-3Maxwell, BarbaraBarb’s Botanical Bliss4083 Colts Foot LaneLake Oswego, OR 97035-1878

10-5Krieg, DonnaNowlens Bridge Perennials37377 S Nowlens Bridge RdMolalla, OR 97038

10-5Westergreen, CarolOut in the Garden Nursery32483 S Mathias RdMolalla, OR 97038-8448

10-5Kahn, Gabriel & Eaton, BrigitteHarvest Nursery Permaculture Display Garden & Farm Molalla13488 S. Groshong RdMolalla, OR 97038

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10-3Chapin, JeanRiver Forest Garden1130 SE River Forest RdOak Grove, OR 97267

10-4Babbit, MichaelEllen BartholomewTen Thousand Blessings5317 SE Center St.Portland, OR 97206-3946

1-5Lamb, Diana & ColbyThe Lambgarden1070 NW 91st AvePortland, OR 97229-6406

10-5Johnson, ThomasSebright Gardens7185 Lakeside Drive NESalem, OR 97305

10-5Harris, PatriciaDisplay Garden4177 Cascade Hwy NESilverton, OR 97381

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10-5Kahn, GabrielEaton, BrigitteHarvest Nursery Permaculture Display Garden & Farm Molalla13488 S. Groshong RdMolalla, OR 97038


11-3Lamb, Diana & ColbyThe Lambgarden1070 NW 91st AvePortland, OR 97229-6406



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Saturday, June 4


11-6Hackenbruck, Tony3626 SE Taylor St.Portland, OR 97214


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Sunday, June 5

2-5Goldblatt, Peter0205 SW Idaho St.Portland, OR 97239


2-6Marsh, Anne0206 SW Idaho StPortland, OR 97239

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Monday evening, June 6

5-8Christopher, BarbaraPetals & Stems3415 NE 18th AvePortland, OR 97212

5-8Ernst, LindaDancing Ladies Garden2945 NE 17th AvePortland, OR 97212-3351

5-8Fuller, Joanne2933 NE 17th AvePortland, OR 97212-3351

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Saturday, June 11

10-4HPSO/Garden ConservancyOpen Days Tour:NORTHERN EXPOSURE: GLORIOUS GARDENSSee page 4 for locations.

9-1Fletcher, Bill2557 S. Dogwood St. / PO Box 791Cornelius, OR 97113


11-4Whitman, KathyCreekside Cottage5665 Bonita RdLake Oswego, OR 97035

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Sunday, June 12


12-4DeNoyer, Mary7227 NE SacramentoPortland, OR 97213-6034

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12-4Evans, PeggyGarden on the Green7226 NE Sacramento StreetPortland, OR 97213

12-4Lewis, Del & Abbie7206 NE Sacramento St.Portland, OR 97213

9-2Gersbach, Jim6111 NE 35th PlPortland, OR 97211

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Monday evening, June 13

4-8DeNoyer, Mary7227 NE SacramentoPortland, OR 97213-6034

4-8Evans, PeggyGarden on the Green7226 NE Sacramento StreetPortland, OR 97213

4-8Lewis, Del & Abbie7206 NE Sacramento St.Portland, OR 97213


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Saturday, June 18

11-5Hansen-Winter, Beth19501 S Upper Highland Rd.Beavercreek, OR 97004

11-6Shelman, KathleenOld Hurlburt School Gardens36141 SE Hurlburt RdCorbett, OR 97019



11-6Fortune, KathleenCentury House28405 SE Powell Valley RdGresham, OR 97080-9017


10-6Hilderbrand, Meredith2050 Beavercreek Rd. Ste. 101-322Oregon City, OR 97045


10-4Scott, PatriciaGreg Robart21333 S Tahyee RdOregon City, OR 97045

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Sunday, June 19

11-5Hansen-Winter, Beth19501 S Upper Highland Rd.Beavercreek, OR 97004

9-4Landers, Harry12011 SE Mountain Sun DriveClackamas, OR 97015


10-6Hilderbrand, Meredith2050 Beavercreek Rd. Ste. 101-322Oregon City, OR 97045

10-2Scott, PatriciaGreg Robart21333 S Tahyee RdOregon City, OR 97045

9-4Dietrich, BudThe Dietrich Garden2160 NW 133rd PlPortland, OR 97229

10-6Hyland, BobAndrew BeckmanHarborton Hill12308 NW Harborton DrPortland, OR 97231

11-4Wisner, LindaChet OrloffFlicker Farm18200 NW Sauvie Island RdPortland, OR 97231-1338


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Saturday, June 25


10-5Kahn, GabrielEaton, BrigitteHarvest Nursery Permaculture DisplayGardens & Farm Mollala12488 S. Groshogn RdPortland


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10-5Kahn, GabrielEaton, BrigitteHarvest Nursery Permaculture DisplayGardens & Farm Mollala12488 S. Groshogn RdMolalla, OR 97038

10-4Beutler, Linda Rogerson Clematis Gardens1145 SE LinnPortland, OR 97202

10-2Morgan, StephenMarilyn Laufenberger0120 SW Canby StPortland, OR 97219


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10-4Ediger, Jane2506 NE 40thPortland, OR 97212

3-8Peterson, EricFelony Flats Botanical Garden6619 SE 72nd AvePortland, OR 97206




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Monday evening, July 11

6-9Peck, Marcia & DennisThe Peck Garden10790 SW 153rd PlaceBeaverton, OR 97007

4-8Beutler, Linda Rogerson Clematis Gardens1145 SE LinnPortland, OR 97202

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10-1Kuzma, John5624 SW Brugger St.Portland, OR 97219

10-5Maxim, Judith15761 Oberst LaneSherwood, OR 97140

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1-4Barnard, Gail & Jon1260 Rockinghorse LaneLake Oswego, OR 97034

10-5Maxim, Judith15761 Oberst LaneSherwood, OR 97140

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Saturday, July 23



9-1McNellis, Claudia1875 SW Hicrest Ave.Portland, OR 97225

10-5Craven, Ken and Joyce2794 Allen StKelso, WA 98626

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Sunday, July 24

11-5Peck, Marcia & DennisThe Peck Garden10790 SW 153rd PlaceBeaverton, OR 97007

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Monday evening, July 25

5-9Berry, AdrianaPlant Passion Garden11940 NW Oatfield CtPortland, OR 97229

4-9Hyland, BobAndrew BeckmanHarborton Hill12308 NW Harborton DrPortland, OR 97231

5-duskWisner, LindaChet OrloffFlicker Farm18200 NW Sauvie Island RdPortland, OR 97231-1338


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Saturday, July 30


9-3Rozenboom, GeneRandy Patton4217 SW Westdale DrPortland, OR 97221

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Sunday, July 31


10-5Storc, LiseAndrew Comeau6021 NW Skyline BlvdPortland, OR 97229

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Monday evening, August 1

5 to duskFerrante, Jenn1825 N. JarrettPortland, OR 97217

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Sunday, August 7

10-4Gardner Nagel, APLD, VanessaMichael NagelDragonfly Hollow12517 NE 20th AveVancouver, WA 98686-3201

1-7HPSO Volunteer Potluck Hansen-Winter, Beth19501 S Upper Highland Rd.Beavercreek, OR 97004 (see page 11 for details)

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Saturday, August 13


10-3Wilke, Kathy204 NE 304th AvenueWashougal, WA 98671

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Sunday, August 14

10-3Wilke, Kathy204 NE 304th AvenueWashougal, WA 98671

9-2Gersbach, Jim6111 NE 35th PlPortland, OR 97211

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6-duskFuller, LisaMon Paradis8640 SW 82nd AvePortland, OR 97223

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Sunday, August 28



9-4Dietrich, BudThe Dietrich Garden2160 NW 133rd PlPortland, OR 97229

10-5Storc, LiseAndrew Comeau6021 NW Skyline BlvdPortland, OR 97229

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11-3Fairchild, Jeff3148 NW WilsonPortland, OR 97210

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Saturday, October 15


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11-5Zaveson, DebraDarin SimmonsArbutus Garden Arts Display Garden4235 SE Harney St.Portland, OR 97206

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10-1McNellis, Claudia1875 SW Hicrest Ave.Portland, OR 97225

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GARDEN&NURSERYDESCRIPTIONSAdelman,CarolAdelmanPeonyGardens5690BrooklakeRdNESalem,OR97305-9660503-393-6185http://www.peonyparadise.com

NurserydisplaygardenOpen:5/1/16-6/15/16Mon-Sun,9-6

Displaygardenfeaturing250varietiesofpeoniesplantedwithiris,delphinium,lupineandotherperennials.Gracefulgrasswalkwayscurvearoundwaterfeatures,largerocksandunderapergola.Benchesforenjoyingtheviewand22acresofpeoniesforyourviewingpleasure.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:I-5Southtoexit263(Brooks-nextexitsouthofWoodburnCompanyStores),turnEastfromoff-ramp.Continueonroadfor11/2miles.Nurseryontheright.Aitken,Terry&BarbaraAitken'sSalmonCreekGarden608NW119thSt.Vancouver,WA98685360-573-4472http://www.flowerfantasy.net

NurserydisplaygardenOpen:4/1/16-7/4/16Mon-Sun,9-5Alsoopenbyappointment.Newlisting

WeareoneofthemostdiverseirisplantbreedersinNorthAmerica.Ourfouracresincludeadisplaygardenlaidoutalphabeticallyandbycategoryforplantslistedonourwebsite.AnotherfieldgrowstestplantsofseedlingsfrommanyhybridizersaroundNorthAmerica.("Testfield"plantsusuallyarenumbered.)Thereisalsoaseparatefieldfor"NEWINTRODUCTIONS-2016"whichareexclusivelyplantsbeingofferedforsalethisyear.(Weshipworldwide.)DifferentiriscategoriesbloomatdifferenttimesbetweenApril1standearlyJuly.Rebloomingtypescontinueuntilfreezeup.Contactusbye-mailforbloomseasonprogress.Asasideline,wealsogrow5,000orchids.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:NorthonHWYI-5intoVancouver.5milesnorthoftheinterstatebridgeto99Stexit.Westabout3or4blockstoHazelDellAve.(light)Northto117St.(light).Westto7thAveNW.4acresonNEcorner.Parkingon7thAve.

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ArbutusGardenArts–seeZaveson,DebraBabbit,MichaelEllenBartholomewTenThousandBlessings5317SECenterSt.Portland,OR97206-3946503-771-9660

Privategarden28-May,10-4,29-May,10-4Monday:8-Aug,4-9Alsoopenbyappointment.

Wepackalotintooursmallurbanspace.Bordersofshrubrosesanddrought-tolerantplantsfillthehellstrip,whileanexuberantmixedborderlinesthedriveway.Thegrasshasbeenreplaced,azigzagpathwayinfrontleadsyouon.Intheback,acopperfenceandglassartleadtothefirstofseveralrooms.Dozensofpottedshrubscreateprivacy,andthesoundofwaterpermeatesthearea.Thenextroomisborderedbyblueberriesandgrapes,andincludesasmallpond(beingenlargedthisspring)andincreasingly,morebonsaiandanAsianfeel.Glassartandcopperstructuresenliventhespaces.Attherearisashadegardenunderapricotandappletrees,whichevolvedfromawildcottagefeeltoamoreformalChineseGardenlook.Araisedvegetablebedandasmallgreenhousecompletethearea.Thisisasmall-scalegarden,butwithmanysurprises.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:SEPowell(Hwy26)fromEastorWesttoS.E.52ndAve.Southon52nd,2blockspastFostertoCenterSt.;Left(E.)onCentertoalmosttheendoftheblock,5317!Barca,AnnetteHummingbirdHill943ChickadeeDrGreenbank,WA98253360-678-8328

PrivategardenOpenbyappointmentonly.

HummingbirdHill,createdbyBobBarca,isa2/3acre,seven-year-old,collector'sgardenlocatedonWhidbeyIsland.TheMediterranean-styledesignfeaturesgardensmulchedwithgravel,manyraisedstonebeds,gardenwalls,sevenuniquewaterfeatures,andseveralsittingareas.Drought-tolerantplantsthatprovideinterestallyearandattractbirdsarethefocus.Thereisalargecollectionofgrevilleas,arctostaphylos,andkniphofias.Othergeneraincludeadenocarpus,agave,arbutus,callistemon,carpenteria,ceanothus,cistus,embrotherium,fremontodendron,fuchsia,hakea,leptospermum,lyonothamnus,olearia,andyucca.Aloe,

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leucadendron,leucospermum,banksia,anigozanthos,andthemoretendergrevilleasaregrowninpotsandmovedtotheconservatoryforthewinter.AlltheseplantsreflectthevariousMediterraneanclimatesoftheworld,especiallyAustralia.Inadditionthereisaboggarden,araisedcactusbedandabirdstream.Openbyappointmentallyear.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:FromSeattleheadnorthonI-5toexit182andfollowthesignstoWhidbeyIslandFerry/Mukilteo(theferryrunsevery1/2hourduringtheday).LeavingtheferryheadNorthonHwy525(themainroadcomingofftheferry)forabout17milestothetownofGreenbank.JustpasttheGreenbankstoreisNorthBluffRoad(witharightturnlane).ProceedonNorthBluffroaduntilyouareabout2milesfromtheGreenbankstoreandreachingthecrestofahill.TurnleftonChickadeeDr.Wearethefirstdrivewayontheright.ForGPS,theaddressis943ChickadeeDr,Greenbank,WA.PleaseparkonChickadeeDr.ratherthanNorthBluffRoad.Barnard,Gail&Jon1260RockinghorseLaneLakeOswego,OR97034503-977-3324

Privategarden17-Jul,1-4Alsoopenbyappointment.Newlisting

ThisgardenbacksuptoTryonCreekStateParkinLakeOswegoattheendofadeadendstreetonagentleslope.Thegoalhasbeentocreateagardenthatispeacefulandblendsintothenaturalsetting,whileincorporatingmypassionforfoliage,formandtexture.Ican'tresistchartreuse,blackandsilverfoliagepunctuatedbytropicalcoloredbloomsandmanyunusualplantingssuchasParisPolyphylla,podophyllum,PodocarpusMacrophyllis,Robiniapseudoacacia'Frisia',hardyschefflera,arisaema.BeautifulstonepatioandretainingwallsbySteveCronMasonryaddstructure,andrecycledmetalgatesbyJillTorbersonaddinterestandfunctionality.Thereisseatingineachgarden"room"sostopby,wanderthepathsandenjoysomequiettime.Previewat:finegardening.com/garden-blends-natureWheelchairaccessibility:NoDirections:I-5southtoTerwilligerexit.RightonTerwilligerandgooverI-5headingsouth.RightonBoonesFerryRdataforkintheroad.Lefton19th-flashingyellowlight.LeftonKnausRd.LeftonTimberline.RightonBonniebraewhichformsasemicircle.RightonRockinghorseLn.Houseisatendofdeadend.

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Barreto,Tom485NWSkylineBlvdPortland,OR97229503-816-7015


Ourtwo-acregardenwasaslopeofinvasiveweedswhenwepurchasedthepropertyin2000.Afterlivingwithallthescotchbroom,ivyandvinca,wedecideditwastimeforaMAJORbackyardremodelin2003.LandscapearchitectMichaelSchultzcreatedabeautifuldesignthatpulledthehouseandthegardentogether,tamingtheslopewithanumberofterracesforentertainingandamuchbetterconnectiontothegarden.Matureevergreentrees,50-year-oldrhododendrons,aneight-bedraisedvegetablegardenandplentyofyear-roundcolormakeupthiscollector'sgarden.ThebesttimetovisitthegardenisinMay,JunelateJulyorAugust.ThehousewascompletelyremodeledandanewfrontpatiocourtyarddesignedbyLauraCrockett,theGardenDiva,wasaddedinJuly,2015.Pleasewearcomfortableshoes.Wheelchairaccessibility:NoDirections:FollowW.Burnsidewestintothehills.AtthetopofW.BurnsideattheMt.CalvaryCemetery,staytotherightonNWSkylineBlvdandgoapproximately1mile.CountthespeedbumpsonNWSkylineBlvdandimmediatelyafterthe4thspeedbumpparkinthecobblestonepulloutontheleftsideoftheroadnexttothemailboxandunderthewisteria.Comethroughthegardengateanddescendtothehouse.Parkingislimited.Bartholomew,Ellen-seeBabbit,MichaelBeckman,Andrew–seeHyland,BobBerry,AdrianaPlantPassionGarden11940NWOatfieldCtPortland,OR97229503-643-5223http://www.plantpassiondesign.com

Privategarden30-Jul,1-5,31-Jul,3-6,28-Aug,3-7Monday:25-Jul,5-9

Thisbackyardgardenfeaturesclean,stronggeometriclinesdefiningdistinctoutdoorrooms.Thegardenblendstropical,contemporaryandNorthweststyles.Gardenspacesareconnectedbypathsofflintgravellinedwithbordersofpolishedriverrock.Arusticstonesittingwallsurroundsthepatioareaanddefinesabackdroprichintexture,colorandfragrance.Modernsteelplanterslinetheflagstoneporchandstepsleadingtothehouse.Asteeldecotrellisprovidesthebackdropforalargeplantedcontainercreatinga

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keyfocalpointinthegarden.BoldfoliagechoicesartfullyarrangedsuggesttheSouthAmericantropicsofthedesigner'snativehome.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:FromdowntownPortland,takeHwy26westtowardoceanbeaches.Takeexit68towardCedarHillsBlvd/Beaverton.TurnrightonCedarHillsBlvd.Atsecondlight,turnleftonNWCornellRoad.TakethefirstrightatNW119th,gostraightupthehilluntilroadbendstowardtheright.Instead,turnleftontoNWMcDanielRd.TakethefirstrightontoNWBigFirCir.TakethesecondrightontoNWOatfieldCt.Destinationwillbeontheright.Beutler,LindaRogersonClematisGarden1145SELinnPortland,OR97202503-869-1427http://www.rogersonclematiscollection.org

Publicgarden9-Jul,10-4Monday:11-Jul,4-8Alsoopenbyappointment.

In2016theRogersonClematisGardencelebratesour10thyearatLuscherFarmwithtwospecialopengardensforHPSOmembers.Ifyouhavenotvisitedlately,wearepleasedtoannouncethatALLoftheclematisthatshouldbeintheground,andwerepartofBrewsterRogerson'soriginalcollection,wereplantedbytheendof2015.Thewholegardenoccupiesanearlytwo-acreparcelsurroundingacirca-1900farmhouse.GardenthemeareasincludetheHeirloomGardencurtsyingtothe1900vintagefarmhouse;Japaneseclematisspeciesandcultivarsinasilver-certifiedback-yardbirdhabitat,the"BeechTree'sGarden";NorthAmericannativeclematisontheFrontBank;clematishybridsfromEstonia,Latvia,Lithuania,GermanyandRussiaintheBalticBorder;clematisbredbyNollandFranczakinPolandbeds1-3;clematisfromtheInternationalClematisSociety's"ClematisforBeginners"list;clematisnativetothestepperegionsofeasternEuropeandcentralAsia(InSteppe),andtheirhybrids;re-bloomingC.alpinaandC.macropetalahybridsclimbinga65'longViburnumtinushedgealongtheSpringWalk;andtheFounder'sGarden,containingBrewsterRogerson's40+favoriteclematis.TherewillbeunusualclematisplantsforsaleintheFRCCgreenhouse,atdiscountpricesforHPSOmembersDURINGTHESETWOEVENTSONLY(pleasehaveyourcardwithyou).Dogsarewelcomeinthegardensonleashes,butNOdogsareallowedinthegreenhouse,ever.Restroomsavailable.Youarewelcometotakepictures.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofit

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Directions:FromSWNaitoParkwayfollowsignstotheRossIslandBridge;taketheLakeOswego/MacadamAverighthandexitjustbeforecrossingthebridge.FollowsignstosouthboundMacadamAve(Hwy43).ContinuesouthasMacadambecomesHwy43.StayinleftlanetoavoidcrossingtheSellwoodbridge.Continue~3milesintoLakeOswego(Hwy43becomesStateSt).StayintherightlaneandtaketheMcVeyAveexitatthesouthendofdowntownLakeOswego.WhereMcVeycrossesSouthShoreBlvd,McVeybecomesStaffordRd.StayonStaffordRd.After1mileyouwillcometoaround-aboutwhereRosemontRdentersStafford.Go3/4ofthewayaroundtheround-aboutheadingeastonRosemont.TakethefirstdrivewayonyourleftintoLuscherFarm.Freeways:FromdowntowntakeI-5southtoI-205exchange.TakeI-205northtoStaffordRdexit(4milesNofI-5,firstexitoffofNBI-205.)TurnleftatthetopoftheexitontoStaffordRd.GonorthtowardLakeOswego,straightthroughthefirstround-about,stayonStaffordRd.Go1miletothesecondround-about,go1/4around,makingarightturnontoRosemontRd.LuscherFarmisthefirstdrivewayontheleft.Parkingisample,butpleasebecarefulnottoblockdrivewaytogreenhouses.Borcherding,MaryAnnMaryAnn'sGarden6012NE20thCourtVancouver,WA98665360-695-9126


ImaintainanAmericanHemerocallisSocietyDisplayGarden.Ihaveover200+daylilies,Orientallilies,fuchsias,peonies,hellebores,callalilies,clematis,astilbe,containerandhangingbasketsandgardenart.Itrytohavesomethingflowering3seasons.Igardenonasmalllot,approx.100sq.feet.My100squarefeetofgardeningisalivewithvibrantcolorandlovelyfragranceallsummerwithashadyplacetositandrelaxandenjoythehummers.Notbigenoughtowearyouout,butjusthavefunandtakeintheburstsofcolor.MygardenisopentothepublicbutIpreferacallfirst.Ifyouhappentobeintheneighborhoodfeelfreetostopbyandtakealook.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:TakeI-5northacrossthebridge,getoffonExit3,turnRightonMinnehaha(63rd).Travelapprox.1mileturnrighton19th.Gotheend(oneblock)turnleftandthenturnleftintothecul-de-sac.Yellowhouseonleft.

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Brandis,Leah2955NW159thTerraceBeaverton,OR97006503-819-3468

Privategarden23-Apr,9-3,24-Apr,12-5,28-May,9-3,29-May,12-5,24-Sep,9-3,25-Sep,12-5,

Thisgardenismyjourneytosurroundmyselfwithflowersonasuburbanlot.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:TakeHWY26WestfromPortland.Takeexit65Bethany/Cornell.BeinmiddlelaneofexitrampandgostraightpastCornellandtakearightontoBethany.JustoverthecrestofthehillonBethanyturnleftintheturnlaneontoTelshire.(IfyougettothelightatWestUnion,turnaround.)Takeyourfirstrightonto159thTerrace.Lookforthe2ndhouseontheleftburstingwithcolor.Cavender,Richard&KarenRed’sRhodies15920SWOberstLaneSherwood,OR97140503-625-6331


Duetopoorattendancein2015wewillbeopenbyappointmentonlythisyearbutpleasedocall!Atwo-acregardenwithover1000rhododendronsandazaleasincludesalargecollectionofournativeR.occidentale.Manymagnolias,maplesandfloweringtrees,includingEmbothriumcoccineum.Manyherbaceousperennials,includinghardyorchids,complementthetreesandshrubs.Arockgarden,boggardenandpondroundoutthegardensetonaslopingsitewithapanoramicviewoffourmountains.Peakbloomtimes:March-Juneforrhodies&magnolias,lateMay-Junefornativeazalea,R.occidentale;June-Septemberforperennials.Openanytimewearehome,weekdaysaregood.Weareonlyabout20minutesfromtheCecil&MollySmithGarden.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:I-5southtoTigardexit294.ThroughTigardon99W,about10miles,pastKingCitytothe3rdlightinSherwood.LeftatlightforOldTownSherwood(seebluesigns).Pasttheschoolstothestopsign.Rightonto3rd,2blocks&leftontoMain.FollowMainovertheRRtracks&ontothenextstopsignatSunset.StraightthroughstopontoLaddHillRoad.UpLaddHill1miletoOberstLaneontheleft.Streetsignonpowerpoleandbiggroupofmailboxes.DownOberst1block,rightupourdrive.SignonthiscornersaysRedsRhodies,endofdrive.Largeparkingareawithroomtoturnaroundabus.Callifyougetlost.

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CedarglenFloralCompany–seeSiegmund,Cherie&EricChapin,JeanRiverForestGarden1130SERiverForestRdOakGrove,OR97267503-313-6123http://www.greenwarepottery.com

Privategarden28-May,10-3,18-Jun,10-3,16-Jul,10-3Alsoopenbyappointment.

OuracreontheWillametteisverylongandnarrowwithadrivewaywindingthroughthecenter.Itisasunnyspotinthemiddleofabeautifuldouglasfirforest.Thegardenswerebuiltoverthepastnineyears,definingstructurewithshrubsandaddingaperennialtapestryoftexturesandcolors.Changeseveryyearmakethegardenalwaysaworkinprogress.Themostchallengingareatogardenincludesastairwaydowntotheriveronthewestsideoftheproperty,alowerpatioattheriverlevelandsometerracingontheslope.Sedumsandgrassesdominatethisverydrylandscape.Iamapotter,hand-builtstonewareforboththehomeandgarden.Mygardeninspiresmyart,myworkinformsthegarden'splantsandspaces.Mystudiostandsinthemiddleofthepropertyandisopenonopengardendatesaswellasbyappointment.Seemyworkandgardenatwww.greenwarepottery.com.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:WeareintheOakGroveneighborhood,betweenOregonCityandMilwaukie-justsouthofPortlandontheeastsideoftheWillamette.Take99Enorthorsouth.TurnwestonOakGroveBlvd.TurnleftonRiverRoad.Firsttrueright(notadeadend)isSERiverForestRoad.TurnrightontoRiverForestRd.andfollowtheroad,bearingrightatthe'Y'.1130isthe7thdrivewayontheleft.Weareonaflaglot.Driveintothepropertyandparkalongtheouterdrivewayorinfrontofthe3cargarageonyourleftasyoupassthegate.Christopher,BarbaraPetals&Stems3415NE18thAvePortland,OR97212503-740-5216

PrivategardenMonday:6-Jun,5-8

MovingoutoftheshadowofForestParktenyearsago,Ifoundarare,sunny,tree-lesslotinIrvington.Fivemonthslater,thescragglygrass,punyrhodiesandanailingphotiniahadacloseencounterofthebulldozerkind.DavidMason(formerlyHedgerowsNursery)helpedmemakeaplanfortheslopedfrontyard,toincludearockgarden,adrycreekandasmallbridge.Those

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firstmonths,Iplantedlotsofrocksandboulders,butallthosesun-lovingplantsIcouldneverhavebeforesoonfollowed.Nextsummertheparkingstripbecameagarden,andthefollowingyearIsoldthelawnmowerandplantsstartedfillingthebackyardaswell.Ironically,nowImissedtheshadeplantsI'dleftbehind,soawoodlandgardenhasemergedundertheborrowedshadeofmyneighbor'sbirchtrees.Nowplantshavespreadintoacontainergardeninthedrivewaywithapergolaandpatioattheback.Thisyear'sproject-nightlighting.Ilookforwardtosharingthegardenagainthissummer.Wheelchairaccessibility:NoDirections:FromI-5takeexit302A(RoseQuarter/Broadway/Weidler).GoEastonWeidlertoNE15thAve.Turnleftonto15thandgo10blockstoNEKlickitat.TurnRightandgothreeblockstoNE18th.TurnleftandgonearlytoFremont.Thehouseisontheleft.FromI-405crossovertheFremontBridgestayingintherightlane.TakeKirbyAve.exit.Turnleftattheendoftheexitramp.GostraightfortwoblockstoNEWilliams.TurnleftontoWilliams.GotoFremontandturnrightontoFremont.GotoNE18thAve.andturnright.Housewillbethirdontheright.Clark,Ruth3111NW149thStVancouver,WA98685360-831-3827


OntheoutskirtsofVancouver,ourthreeacregardenisanchoredbyseveral50-year-oldwalnuttreeswhichcreateapark-likesetting.Comeinthespringtoseehundredsofdaffodilsaswellasotherbulbs,abitlaterforhostas,dogwoods,starmagnoliaandredfloweredchestnut.Bysummertheperennials,liliesandhydrangeasareblooming.Inthesunniestcorneroftheyardwehavealargeediblegardenwithraisedbeds,aspargus,grapesandberriesallsurroundedbyadecorativewoodfencewithvinecoveredarbors.Garyisacraftsman,andhisadditionstothegardenincludetheentrygate,arbors,deck,walkwaysandyardart.TheSkalickygardenisnearbyandalsoopenbyappointment.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:NorthonI-5toExit#7/NE134thSt.(OrNorthonI-205toExit#36/NE134thSt,WSUVancouver).TurnleftontoNE134thStandgowestapproximatelyone-halfmiletoastoplightatNE139thSt.TurnleftonNE139thStandtravelwest2.5milestoaTintersectionandstopsignatNWSewardRd.Turnrightandgonorthabout1/2miletoNW149thSt(atthe

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endofawhitepasturefenceontherightside).TurnrightontoNW149thSt.Ourhouseisthesecondandlasthouseonthisprivateroad.Parkinfrontofthegarage,alongthefarsideofthecircledrive,orstraightbackinfrontoftheshop.Combs,RoseAdaInTheShadowoftheStones454S.CenterSt.OregonCity,OR97045503-655-0460

Privategarden8-May,10-4,23-Jul,10-4,24-Jul,10-4Alsoopenbyappointment.

OurdesiretostayinOregonCityledtoaperhapsfoolishdecisiontobuy11/2acresofrockleftbehindbytheMissoulafloods.Thepropertynestlesatthebaseofabasaltbluffsurroundedbybig-leafmapleandDouglasfir.Creatingagardeninsuchdifficultterrainbecamemylife'sadventure.Todaygravelpaths,cozyseatingareas,metalart,mixedborders,BenDye'ssteelfence,beautifulstoneworkandasenseofhumorhavetransformedthedramaticsettingintoapeacefulgarden.Ourthreeyearstoneprojectisnowfinishedandwaitingtobeenjoyed.Itreasurevisitorstakingthetimetositawhileandsoakuptheancientandpeacefulenergyofthisgarden.Bringacupofcoffeeandenjoyhomemadebiscotti.ThegardenwasopenlastMother'sDayanditwassomuchfunthatI'mdoingitagain.Appointmentswelcomed.Wheelchairaccessibility:NoDirections:Take99EsouththroughOregonCity,underthetunnelandemergealongsidetheWillametteRiver.TurnleftatS.2ndStreetsignalacrossfromthefalls.StayonS.2nduntilitT'sintoCenterSt.Attherockwall,turnrightontoS.CenterStreet.Streetwillbeverysteepandwindy.DonotlookforaddressaswedonotexistonS.CenterSt.LookforasignthatsaysROCKSwithouraddresseslistedabove.Turnleftdownprivatedrive.Gardenisattheendoftheprivatedrive.LookforOpenGardenssigns.Comeau,Andrew–seeStorc,Lise

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Craven,KenandJoyce2794AllenSt.Kelso,WA98626360-577-9004

Privategarden23-Jul,10-5

Livealittleonthewildsideandgetoutoftown.SeewhatusfolksinKelsoaredoing!WewelcomeyoutotravelnorthtoKelsotovisitourloghomeonfouracres.Whenwemovedhere17yearsagotherewereonlyafeworchardtrees,someblueberryplantsandlotsofgrass.Sincethenwehavecreatedwalkways,agrapearbor,largevegetablegardenwithraisedbeds,andplantedpeach,pearandcherrytrees.Wehaveaberrypatchwithblueberries,raspberries,strawberriesandmarionberries.Wehaveaddeddecks,apergolaandanherbgardenaswellasmanygardenbedsburstingwithperennials.WehopeyouwillcometoenjoyourgardensandrelaxonthedeckoverlookingtheCoweemanRiverwithsomebitesandbeverages.Youmayalsosayhellotoourthreellamas,Buster,Hollyandthe"baby"Timmy.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:Veryeasytogetto,only1.1milesoffI-5.FromPortlandtakeI-5NorthtoKelsoexit39.AtexitturnrightontoAllenStreet.ContinueEastonAllenStreetapproximately1milethroughlight,pastKelsoHighSchool.Turnrightat2794AllenStreetontoPAVEDdriveway.Loghouseisontheleftattheendofthedriveway.Plentyofparking.DeNoyer,Mary7227NESacramentoPortland,OR97213-6034503-256-3813

Privategarden12-Jun,12-4Monday:13-Jun,4-8Alsoopenbyappointment.

Mygarden,organicsinceIstarted15yearsago,isona75x100citylot.I'mnotaplannersoplantscamehome,bedsgotincreased,lawndisappeareduntilIthoughtIhaditprettywellset.ThenIstartedchangingit.Twolargertreesdiedandafewgrewbigenoughtochangethelight.I'veaddedtreesovertheyearsincludingatrochodendron,Cornuscontroversa'Variegata',Acergriseum,Betulax'RoyalFrost'andDavidiasonoma.I'malsomovingafewlargershrubsandsmalltreesandamworkingonpartsoftheyardthatneedbettercomposition.Myfront,south-facinggardenisinbloommostoftheyearwithalargevarietyofplants.Itisterracedwithbasaltandshrubsforstructureandprivacy.Thebackisaprivatespacetorelaxinthelightshadewithgardenart.Evergreensandfoliagecolor/texturearethefocus.Butitseemsthatmanyepimediums,podophyllum,disporum,hellebores,

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tricyrtis,etc.havefollowedmehometoo.Thereisacoveredpatioandalargedeck.Youareinvitedtositandenjoy.TheLewisandEvansgardensdirectlyacrossthestreetarealsoopen.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:Fromdowntown,crosstheMorrisonBridge,lefton7thwhichbecomesSandyBlvd.Rightat72ndAvetoSacramento.Secondhouseonleft.OR84Eastto39thAveexit,leftbackover84thengetinrightlane.RightatSandyandfollowpreviousdirections.FromVancouver,takeSandyBlvdexiton205.FollowarrowstoSandyBlvdWESTto72ndAve.LefttoSacramento.Dietrich,BudTheDietrichGarden2160NW133rdPlPortland,OR97229503-705-5586

Privategarden19-Jun,9-4,28-Aug,9-4,

ExcerptedfromTheGardenConservancy's2005OpenDaysDirectory:"ThisMichaelSchultz-designedgardenencompassingone-and-one-halfacresis6yearsold.Thetransitionfromanexcessofrollinggreenlawntothepresentsettingof"colorfulrooms"containingmanydifferentperennials,floweringtreesandornamentalgrasseshasbeentedious,butcertainlyenjoyable.Addafewarbors,threewaterfeatures,interestinghardscapes,plusamixoftropicals,andthevisitorshouldleavemygardenwithasenseoftranquilityandanappreciationforthebeautyPortland'sclimatecannurture."Thatwaswritten11yearsagofortheGardenConservancyTourandmuchhaschanged!TruetoMichael'soriginalplan,thewoodlandhasbeencompletedandasucculentbedentersitssixthsummerseason.IinviteallofyoutocomeshareinthebeautyofsummerdaysinCedarMill.Wheelchairaccessibility:NoDirections:Hwy26WestfromdowntownandexitatMurrayBlvd.TurnrightontoMurrayandproceedashortdistancetothesignalatCornellRd.TurnrightontoCornellandproceedtothesecondsignalwhichisSalzmanRd.BalesThriftwayisnowonyourleft.TurnleftontoSalzmanandgoapprox.1miletoBurtonRoad(blinkingyellowlight)andturnleftontoBurton.Thefirstleft(300ft.)is133rd.Thosewhohavedifficultywalkingcanturnleftonto133rdandparkinthecul-de-sac;themajoritycanparkonBurton.Ourhomeandgardenisat2160NW133rd,only300yardsfromBurton.

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Dutra,Joanne–seeKoontz,CarlEaton,Brigitte–seeKahn,GabrielEckerdt,PatandDaveDeerlyMissedGarden4539RiverdaleRdSSalem,OR97302503-581-9745http://www.deerlymissed.smugmug.com

Privategarden2-Apr,9-6,3-Apr,9-6,

DeerlyMissedisa25year-oldtwoacre"collector's"gardensurroundingan1893home.SpringbringslotsinbudandlotsinbloomincludingPat'sprizedbedofTrilliumkurabayashii,boththeredandtheyellowforms.Ourgardenintegratesartwithplantsandthereisalwayssomethingnew.Youcanseeimagesofthegardenatwww.deerlymissed.smugmug.com.Comevisitandmaketheacquaintanceofaplantyoumightnothavemetbefore.Welovebeinginourgarden,andwehopeyouwill,too.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:WeliveinsouthSalem.Takeexit260A(SalemParkway/OR-99E)intotown,about5.5miles.TheparkwaywillbecomeCommercialStreet.AfterpassingCityHallandtheSalemLibraryonyourleftpassthroughthetrafficsignalatMissionStreet.TurnRightatthenextsignal,Owens.OwenswillquicklybecomeRiverRoadSouth.In3.4milesasyoupassRobertsCrossingRestaurantonyourright,turnleftontoRiverdalefor1.7miles.Keepleftattherailroadbridgefork.Wearethenexthomeonyourright,aboutahalfmile.Wewillhavephoneinhand(503-559-5878)fordirectionsupportifneedbe.Ediger,Jane2506NE40thPortland,OR97212503-449-6539

Privategarden10-Jul,10-4Newlisting

Mygardenisjust4yearsold.It'sonasunnycornerwith9footparkingstrips.Thesehellstripsarefullofdroughtresistantplants,nativeplants,andgrassesintegratedwithvegetables.Iparticularlyprizemyvarietiesofpeonies,daylilies,penstemons,geums,coreopsis,andagastache.Thearrayofpollinatorsisastounding.Hummingbirdsflitthroughoutthegarden.Thebackyardispavedandinterspersedwithgardenbeds.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofit

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Directions:CrosstheBroadwayBridgeandgoeastonNEWeidler,turnleft(north)onNE15thSt,turnright(east)onNEKnott,drivewestuntilreachingNE40thAv,turnright.ThehouseisontheleftsideonthecornerofNE40thandNEBrazee.Alternatively,takeI-84eastandexitatNE33rd,turnleftatthetopoftherampandcontinuenorthonNE33rd,turnrightonNEKnott,drivewestuntilreachingNE40thAve.,turnright.ThehouseisonthecornerofNE40thandNEBrazee.Elliott,Emma–seeJensen,TrulsEmel,AliciaBobWelch5539SEOakSt.Portland,OR97215503-209-4621

Privategarden21-May,10-4Alsoopenbyappointment.Newlisting

ThisisasmallurbangardenintheMtTaborNeighborhood.Partofthegardenisinshade,andmostofthenativeplantsIgrowareintheshadegarden.Theparkingstripisano-fertilizerandno-irrigationcollectionofdroughttolerantplants,includingseveraldwarfceanothus.InthesunnypartsofthegardenIhaveraisedvegetablebedsandIliketogrowcolorfulheirloomvegetables.Ialsohavemanyhangingbasketsdisplayedaroundthegarden.Thebirdfeedersbringinmanybirds.Thereisalsogardenart,bothfunkypiecesfromthriftstoresandpiecesfromlocalartists.ThisgardenisopentheSaturdayoftheMtTaborArtWalk.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:OakStreetisoneblocknorthofStarkStandfourblockssouthofBurnside.ThissectionofOakStisonlyaccessiblefrom55thor57thAve.Streetparkingonly.Ernst,LindaDancingLadiesGarden2945NE17thAvePortland,OR97212-3351503-805-7381

PrivategardenMonday:6-Jun,5-8Alsoopenbyappointment.

Mylot-and-a-halfcitygardenhostsseveralgarden"rooms"andavarietyofgardenartwithabigemphasisonfusedgardenglass,whichIcraftinmygarage-turned-studio.Thefrontgardenfeaturesplantsforwinterfragranceandhydrangeasforsummerinterest,anchoredbyahugeswathof

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Hakenechloamacra.Thesideyardfeaturesapatioandfirepit;mixedborders;clippedeunoymous,berberis,taxusandjuniper;andasmallraisedbedkitchengardenwithinterestingsolutionstotheproblemsofhidingthelessattractivebitsofgardenreality.Thebackyardisagraveldiningcourtyardwithastainlesssteelfountainandstackedstoneseatingwall,andastuccowallsparklingwithacolorfulwindowoffusedglasstiles.JoanneFuller'sgarden(alsoopen)isnextdoorthroughtheglassandsteelgardengatewedesignedtogether.Wheelchairaccessibility:NoDirections:FromI-5,takeexit302A(RoseQuarter/Broadway/Weidler).Fromdowntown,takeBroadwayBridge.GoeastonNEWeidlertoNE15th.Turnleftandgo7blockstoNEKnott.TurnrightandgotwoblockstoNE17th.Turnleftandgo1.5blocks.Houseisonleftincenteroftheblock.Evans,PeggyGardenontheGreen7226NESacramentoStreetPortland,OR97213503-720-7084http://doublehappinesscranecompany.com


The16thfairwayatRoseCityGolfCourseprovidesawonderfullygreenbackdroptowhateverisgrowinginmyyard.Favoritesinmygardenincludefunandcreativepiecesof"yardart"-includingmyhusband's1/3scalereplicaofaCurtisBi-Plane!Iwelcometheresultsofclearing,cleaningupandtidyingforthisannualevent-thebenefitsremainallsummer.Iplantperennialsandannualstopleasetheeye,mixingcolorsandshapesasmuchaspossible.Ialsolovethenurturingaspectofwatchingplantsgrow.Thisismyfifthyearinthisgarden...thingshavegrownandIcontinuetoaddandremove,totryandtryagainwithnewandoldfavorites.AlsoopenarethebeautifulgardennextdoorownedbyDelandAbbieLewisandthefabulousperennialgardenacrossthestreetownedbyMaryDeNoyer.Joinusforthefunandfriendship.Wheelchairaccessibility:NoDirections:FromI-5NorthorSouthtakeI-84Easttothe68thAveexit.UponexitingcontinueeastonHalseyto74thandturnleft(justbeforethelightandattheendofthepicketfenceonyourleft).74thT'sintoTillamookSt(atthegolfcourse).TurnleftontoTillamookandtakethenextrightonto72ndDr.DriveupthroughthegolfcoursetothetopofthehillandturnrightontoSacramentoSt(east).Wearethesecondhouseonyourright.

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Fairchild,Jeff3148NWWilsonPortland,OR97210503-228-9585

Privategarden30-Apr,10-4,10-Sep,11-3Alsoopenbyappointment.

MyshadegardenissituatedonasteephillsideinNWPortland.ManyofmyplantswerecollectedfromHeronswoodinthelate1990'sofferingsomeunusualvarietiesoftrilliums,toadlilies,hellebores,awidevarietyoffernsincludingthreevarietiesoftreeferns,epimediums,andmuchmore.Eventhoughourlotisastandard50x100footlot,beingonsuchasteepslopehasofferedmealargerplantingspacewithdifferentmoistureandlightconditions.Ihaverusticpathsthroughoutthegardenforthosewishingtoexploretheslopes.Weremodeledthehouse7yearsagotoconnecttheinsidemoreeffectivelytotheoutsideandaddedarockpatioandsmallerdecks.Thereare50stairsfromthestreettothefrontdoorsobereadytoclimb.Wheelchairaccessibility:NoDirections:TakeInterstate205totheVaughnStexitandtakealeftonto23rdAve.TakearightonThurmanStto29th.Takearighton29th,leftonVaughnrighton30thandleftonWilsonSt.TheyhaveclosedtheThurmanStBridgesotherewillbetrafficandparkingononlyonesideofthestreet.Ferrante,Jenn1825N.JarrettPortland,OR97217503-320-9950

PrivategardenMonday:1-Aug,5toduskAlsoopenbyappointment.

Thisyearmygoalistoeditandreworkareasofmyyardthatjustdon’tseemtowork.ComeseehowfarIhavegotten.Igardenonalargecornerlot,andmygardenisallaboutfoliage.Rustygardenartisnestledinamongstthemanyplantsandarusticbasaltpathwayleadsyouaroundthehouse.Wereusedtheoldsidewalkthatsurroundedourhouseinvariousareasaswellasrepurposingtheoldterracottadrainpipes.Therearequietspacestounwindintheshadeandsunnyspotstoenjoytheuncommondaylilies.Thelargedeckisperfectforrelaxingandputsyourightinthemiddleofallthelushplantings.Gravelhellstripsframebothsides.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butasmallpartofit.Directions:FromI-5NorthorSouth,taketheRosaParksexitandheadwesttoInterstateAvenue.(MAX&NewSeasons).Turnleftatlightandheadsouth

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toAinsworth(.3mi).Turnrightandheadwesttothe2ndleftatCampbell(.2mi).Drive.1mitohouseonthecornerofCampbellandJarrett.Fletcher,Bill2557S.DogwoodSt.Cornelius,OR97113503-693-0630

Privategarden11-Jun,9-1,28-Aug,3-8,11-Jun,3-7,12-Jun,3-8Alsoopenbyappointment.

Thefrontgardenisalmostfullsun.Inthelateafternoonitisshadedbythelargebirchtreegrowinginthenorthwestcornerofthegarden.Thisgardenhastwogravelgardens,theparkingstripanddrivewaystrip.Thebackgardenconsistsofasungardenandashadegarden.MysalviacollectionincludesspeciesfromEuropeandAsia,whicharethehardiestsalvias.ThespeciesfromSouthAmerica,CentralAmericaandAfricaincludebothhardyandtenderspecies.Manyofthesearewoodysalviasorshrubformingspecies.Thesearetherealstarsofthegardenwheninbloomwithsomespeciesbloomingfromsummeruntilfrost.Ifyoulikehummingbirds(andwhodoesn't?)thencomeonoutandenjoytheshowthosefeistylittlehummingbirdsputonforus.IplantohaveplantsavailableduringtheJuneopengardendates.Pleasenote:TheJune12dateIwillhavethegardenopenuntil8pm.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butonlyasmallpartofitDirections:DrivewestonORHighway26.TaketheNorthPlainsexit.Atthetopoftheexitrampturnleft.YouwillbetravelingsouthonNWGlencoeRd.Travelapprox.1mile.Atthetrafficlightbearright.Travelonthisroad,NWZionChurchRd,approx.1mile,totheblinkingyellowlight.Turnleftattheblinkingyellowlight.YouwillnowbeonNWSussbauerRdheadingsouth.ContinueonNWSussbauerintoCornelius.TheroadwillbecomeN19thandthencurveintoN20th.YouwillcometothetrafficlightatORHighway8.DrivestraightthroughtheintersectionuntilyoucometoSDogwoodSt.TurnleftontoSDogwoodandtravelto2557.

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Fortune,KathleenCenturyHouse28405SEPowellValleyRdGresham,OR97080-9017503-663-3408

Privategarden18-Jun,11-6Alsoopenbyappointment.

Ourlargecountrygardenofferssunnyborders,acoolshadygardeninagroveoffirtrees,andaraisedvegetablebed.Thisgardenismaintainedorganicallyandis1.5acres.Weespeciallyliketocombinefoliageforcolorandcontrast.Thegardenisgenerallyaccessibleonchippathways,withlotsofplacestositandlistentothebirds.Welovetoshareourgarden...cometovisitonJune18!AlsoopenistheShelmangardeninCorbett,anicedriveuptheHistoricColumbiaRiver.Wheelchairaccessibility:NoDirections:TakeI-84easttoTroutdale(exit17).Turnrighton257th(KaneDrive).Stayon257thuntilitmergeswithOrientDrive.Turnlefton282nd&thenimmediatelyrightonPowellValleytothefirsthouseontheleft.Fuller,Joanne2933NE17thAvePortland,OR97212-3351503-281-6995

PrivategardenMonday:6-Jun,5-8

Ilovebigboldleaves,strongcolorsandquirkyplants.Ilovestone,metalandglassart.Thesepassionshelpedmygardenevolveintoaspecialplacewhereyoucanrevelinplantsandrelaxinbeauty.SitundertheJapanesemapleandtakeinthenewestarrangementofshadeplants,loungeinthetropicalcornerunderthebananaorgazeacrossthegardenfromtheoutdoorlivingroom.Downonthestreetsunnyhellstripscreatealowwater,lowmaintenance,highinterestscene.Comeandlearnhowyoucancreatesomethinguniquewitharegularcitylot.Wheelchairaccessibility:NoDirections:CrosstheBroadwayBridgeandgoeastonNEWeidler,turnleft(north)on15thstreet,turnright(east)onNEKnott,drivetwoblocks,turnleftonNE17thAvenue.Driveoneandonehalfblocks,thehouseisontheleftsideofthestreet,middleoftheblock.

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Fuller,LisaMonParadis8640SW82ndAvePortland,OR97223504-491-6754

PrivategardenMonday:22-Aug,6-duskAlsoopenbyappointment.

Thiswoodlandcul-de-sacpropertysitsonaneast-facingslopinglotthatendsataseasonalcreek.I'vespentsixseasonssofarreclaimingthewoodlandfromblackberryandivy,terracingtheslopesintoopensunnyfruit,vegetable,herb,anddrygardens.Distinctiveshrubsandtreesincludingmyfavorites:katsura,cornus,acer,magnolia,hydrangea,andviburnumoccupythemiddlestory,andirises,plantedforsuccessionbloomingfromFebruarythroughJuly,meanderalonganaturalspring.Atinyboggarden,afernstumpery,anda"campground"alsokeepthingsinterestingalongwithmanyseasonalandevergreencharmersincludinghellebore,hosta,paris,trillium,epimedium,andanevergrowingpotgardenofsucculents.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butonlyasmallpartofitDirections:I-5southtoCapitolHwyexit.LeftatthestopsignontoTaylor'sFerryRdabout2mi.Cross80thAveto82ndAve.Turnrightintocul-de-sac.Goalmosttotheend.Iamthelittlehousebehindthebighedge.Parkongravelorroadway.Pleasestayoffneighborsgrass.Wehavenosidewalks.Ifyouarecomingfrom217,exitatHallBlvdSouth.ProceedtoWashingtonSt,about1mi.Turnleft.ContinuetoTaylor'sFerryRd.Turnright,thenleftat82ndAve.GardenThymeNursery–seeHarris,PatriciaGardnerNagel,APLD,VanessaMichaelNagelDragonflyHollow12517NE20thAveVancouver,WA98686-3201503-621-2746http://seasonsgardendesign.com

Privategarden7-Aug,10-4Alsoopenbyappointment.

Duringthe25yearsinourlargestrollgarden,we'veremoveddiseasedDouglasfirsandlarge-leafmaples,eliminatedallofthelawn,installedanediblecropcircle,addedoutdoorlivingareas,andbeenforcedtorespondto1)removinganoiltank,2)aclear-cut13-acreforestbehinduswithitsnewconstruction,and3)increasingshade.Withrecentgardeneditingandmanynewplantswe'vecreatedamixofmatureandnew.Oneofusisaplant

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geek/landscapedesigner/gardenauthor,meaningwecreate"opportunity".Ourgardenisinanever-evolutionarystatebutitscolorfulflowers,swayinggrasses,clippedhedges,award-winninggardenartanddramaticplantsneverceasetodelightus.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butonlyasmallpartofitDirections:DrivenorthonI-5intoWashingtonandcontinuetothe134thStexit.Atthesignal,TURNRIGHTandremainintherightlane.TURNRIGHTatthesecondsignalontoHwy99.DrivingsouthonHwy99,continuethroughtwomoresignals.Aftergoingthroughthe129thStsignal,drivepart-waydownthehillandthenTURNLEFTontoNE20thAve.Atthedead-endsign,TURNLEFT.Atthefirstdrivewayontheright(withanorangemailbox),TURNRIGHTandcautiouslycrosstheculvertoverthecreekandcomeupthehilltotheparkingareajustbeyondthehouse.ParkingisVERYlimitedsopleaseparkonthestreetandwalkupthedrivewayunlessyouhavephysicalchallenges.Mostofourgardenisbeyondthehouseasyoulookfromthestreet.Gates,BarryGardenofEvermore28119NE36thStCamas,WA98607360-834-7858


Ourruralacreagecamewithajungleofnativetreesandplantsthatwehaveblendedwithourfavoritecultivarsover27years.Wehaveworkedwiththecontoursofourpropertytocreateahillsidegardenfeaturingdifferentplantzonesguidedbysunexposure.InterspersedalongourpathsyouwillfindpaperbarkandJapanesemaple,parrotia,stewartia,dogwood,rhododendrons,kalmiasandnativetrees.Tocomplimentthefoundationplantswehaveaneclecticcollectionofsunandshadelovingperennials.Afencedarea(thevegetablegulag)protectsourediblesfromtheresidentdeer.Yearroundcolor,textureandinterestarethefeatureswestriveforinthegarden.Wewelcomeyoutovisitourgarden!Wheelchairaccessibility:NoDirections:I-84EasttoI-205NtoWA-14Easttoexit12,CamasCityCenter.YouarenowonNW6thAve.Stayon6thAvetotheblinkingredlightatDallas.LeftontoNEDallas.RightattheT-intersectionatthepark.LeftatstopsignontoNEEverett(WA500).Drive3.5milesnorthonWA-500(pastthelake,curves,cemetery,andairport)toNE19thSt(Chevron/FernPrairieMarket).FollowHSPOsignsfromhere.RightontoNE19thSt.Approx.200

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yardstothefirstleftontoNE272ndAve(deadendroad).NE272ndtotheSpringbrookBusStop.LeftintoSpringbrook,rightontoNE36thStreet.Gersbach,Jim6111NE35thPlPortland,OR97211503-284-4156

Privategarden12-Jun,9-2,14-Aug,9-2Alsoopenbyappointment.

Exploretheworldinasinglecitylotthroughtheplantsina14-year-oldgarden.Findacollector'sgardenwithemphasisonSouthernHemispherenatives-Chileaneucryphiasandazaras,SouthAfricanperennials,hardyNewZealandhebes,andanAustraliansnowgum.Therearenumerousornamentaltrees-fourstewartiaspecies,fivecrapemyrtlecultivars-andmanyunusualwoodyplantsfromeastAsiaincludingEuscaphisjaponica,Decaisneafargesii,Poliothyrsissinensis,Melliodendronxylocarpum,Podocarpusmacrophyllus,Disanthuscercidifolius,EupteleapleiospermaandBretschneiderasinensis.Summerisagreattimetovisitasthegardenisweightedwithfloweringplantsincludingmanykniphofiasandfuchsias.Keepaneyeoutforthehummingbirdsattractedtothemanytubularbloomsthroughoutthegarden.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:TakeI-5eastboundtofirstexit(NE33rdAve).Turnleft(northbound)ontoNE33rdAve.Go21/2blocksduenorthonNE33rdAveuntilyoureachthestoplightatNEAinsworth.Turnright(eastbound)onNEAinsworth.Gothreeblocksandturnleft(northbound)ontoNE35thPl.Gardenisinthemiddleoftheblockontheleft(west)sideofthestreet(lookforlushlyplantedparkingstrip).Amplefreeon-streetparking.Goldblatt,Peter0205SWIdahoSt.Portland,OR97239503-241-1160

Privategarden5-Jun,2-5

Onastandard50x100footcitylot,thegardensurroundsahouseoffairlysmallfootprint.Thefrontoftheyardfacessouth,allowingforsun-lovingplantings,whereasthelargerbackyardisshadedallwinterandreceivesmostlymorningsunspringandsummer.Thelandscapingisdesignedtoallowfordiversehabitatsbutemphasizessmallshrubs,bulbs,alpinesandtrailingplants;andwelovetotryasmanydifferentspeciesaswecanfindandmaintain.HighlightinJuneisfloweringsizeMagnoliasieboldiiplantedabove

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asmallpatioandLen'shandbuiltwaterfallandpondwheretheirpendantflowersarebestseen.Severalclematiscultivarsweavethroughthesmalltreesandanarchway.Wheelchairaccessibility:NoDirections:FromBarburBvd(99W),turneast(towardtheWillamette)atthelightsatHamiltonStreet,thenrightonCorbett;weareattheintersectionofCorbettandSWIdahoStreetsinJohn'sLanding.FromMacadamcomingfromthenorth,IdahoStisoneblocksouthofthelightsatNebraskaStreet;turnright,drivewestjusttwoblockstocornerofIdahoandCorbett.Greenfield,Mark–seeHartline,JaneGreydanus,MatthewDarinSimmonsLaurelHedge28500SECurrinRdEstacada,OR97023503-473-6734http://www.laurelhedge.com

Nurserydisplaygarden23-Apr,10-4,21-May,10-4,4-Jun,10-4,18-Jun,10-4,2-Jul,10-4,16-Jul,10-4,6-Aug,10-4,3-Sep,10-4,1-Oct,10-4,15-Oct,10-4,

LaurelHedgeisbothadesigner'sprivatehomeandgardensaswellasaboutiquenurseryandshop.Thistwo-acreestateisarrangedintogardenroomshostingaBamboogardenwithteahouse,koipondwithrusticpavilion,white-floweringspiralgarden,rosegarden,hornbeam-linedallee,flowergardenwithgreenhouse,andmanyothers.LaurelHedgehasbeentransformedfromaNobletreefarmintoaneclecticmixofspecimen,speciesandbelovedplantswhichhighlightmultipledesignconcepts.Alongwithfountains,statuary,andrusticgardenstructures,thevisitorwillalsoseeespalier,formalhedgingandtopiaryincludingafive-foottallrabbitandasmallherdofdeer.Visitourwebsiteforgeneralopendatesandspecialevents;www.LaurelHedge.com.Wheelchairaccessibility:NoDirections:FromPortlandtakeI-84Eto205S.Takeexit12AtomergeontoCarverRd/OR-212E/OR-224EtowardsEstacada(3.5mi).TurnrightatClackamasHwy/OR-224E(11.6mi).TurnleftatSEFolsomRd(0.1mi).TurnleftatSEEagleCreekRdandtakeimmediaterightontoSECurrinRd(2.6mi).Houseisonleft.Alsoseeourwebsitefordirectionsandmap.www.laurelhedge.com

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Grossnickle,Jerry–seeWakefield,BruceHackenbruck,TonyAPotter’sGarden3626SETaylorSt.Portland,OR97214503-235-4417http://www.apottersgarden.com

Privategarden4-Jun,11-6,5-Jun,11-6,2-Jul,11-6,3-Jul,11-6

CottageByzantineishowIdescribemycitygarden.Beingapotter,therearealotofceramicelements:atiledKoipond,onion-domedfinialsonpostssupportingrosesandclematis,birdbaths,andplanters.Amosaic,"TheRhinocerosofVenice",isacopy,muchreduced,ofa14thCenturyfloorinSt.Mark's.ACelticknotincobaltbluetileisplantedwithspringbulbsandbecomesalettuceparterreinredandgreeninthesummer.Thereisasmallbogandaneco-roofedshed.Ihaverecoveredsomepreciousfullsunspacebybuildingbenchesforpotsandtroughsthatwillelevatethemabovetheshadeofthebackfence.Wheelchairaccessibility:NoDirections:IntheSunnysideneighborhoodbetweenBelmontandHawthorne.Eightstepsfromthestreettothegarden.Hansen-Winter,Beth19501SUpperHighlandRd.Beavercreek,OR97004503-632-6213

Privategarden18-Jun,11-5,19-Jun,11-5Alsoopenbyappointment.

I'veneverbeengoodatmoderation.Iadmitit.Butwhenitcomestomygarden,I'mcompletelyoutofcontrol.Somehowtherearealwaysnewplants,newideas,newjoy.AfewyearsagoIstartedplantingalongour750-footdriveway;itnowsportsover100treesandshrubs.InthelastcoupleofyearsI'vecreatedthreenewgardensinthepastureandthisyearhaveahardysucculentgardenplannednearby.Thecollectionscontinuetomultiply--succulentsandagaves,maples,hostas,hydrangeas,speciesrhododendrons,conifers--andthegardenornamentsproliferatewithoutmyeventrying:mossyoldconcretepots,benches,finials,urns,fountains,birdbaths,balls,pedestals,andstatuary;ironsculptures;wrought-irongates;abronzegoat-headurn;antiqueMexicangargoyles...What'snext?It'sanaddiction!Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butonlyasmallpartofitNote:ThisisthelocationoftheAugust7picnicforHPSOgardenhostsandvolunteers.Seethedetailsonpage11.

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Directions:Directions:TakeExit10(OregonCity/Molalla)offI-205headingsouthonHwy213.ThreemilesupthehillturnleftontoBeavercreekRd(firststoplightattopofhill).After7.5miles,makeasoftleftontoSUpperHighlandRd(donottakeSLOWERHighland).19501is1.7milesafteryouturn.There'splentyofpastureparking,thegardenispartiallywheelchairaccessible,andpicnickingiswelcome.We'rejust40minutesfromdowntown.Whileyou'reinthearea,besuretovisitthewonderfulHilderbrandandScottgardens,bothofwhichwillbeopenthesamedays.Hardin,MeredithWildlifeBotanicalGardens11000NE149thStreetBrushPrairie,WA98606360-737-1160http://www.naturescaping.org

Publicgarden2-Apr,9-3,23-Apr,10-3,24-Apr,10-3,30-Apr,10-3,7-May,10-3,4-Jun,10-3,9-Jul,10-3,10-Jul,10-3,6-Aug,10-3,3-Sep,10-3,1-Oct,10-3

TheWildlifeBotanicalGardens,auniquethreeacredisplayofninedistinctgardens,demonstrategardeningconceptstoprovidehabitatforbirds,butterflies,hummingbirdsandotherwildlife.Maintainedbyvolunteersandthenonprofitgroup,NatureScapingofSWWA,thegardensincludeover500speciesandvarietiesoflabeledplants.SpecialemphasisisplacedonnativeplantsofthePacificNorthwest.Alsoofinterestarethemasonbeeeducationaldisplayandcompostsite.VisitonApril23,24&30th,10a.m.to3p.m.,forourannualfundraisersaleofbareroottrees,shrubsandperennialsandonSunday,July10th,10a.m.to3p.m.,fortheArtintheGardenEventinpartnershipwiththeClarkCountyInterestGroupofHPSO.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butonlyasmallpartofitDirections:TakeI-5orI-205NorthtoVancouver,WA.ExitonHwy500EasttoHwy503(alsocalledNE117thAve.).NorthonHwy503(NE117thSt)toNE149thSt,BrushPrairie.TurnleftontoNE149thSt.TheentrancetotheGardensisonthewestendofthelargeparkinglotfortheCASEECenter.

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Harris,ChadMtPleasantIrisFarmPOBox346Washougal,WA98671-0346360-835-1016http://www.mtpleasantiris.com

NurserydisplaygardenOpen:4/28/16-7/10/16Thu-Sun,8-5

AnationaldisplaygardenandbreedersofIrisensata(JapaneseIris,Hanashobu)andthenewhybridtotheirisworld"Pseudata".ThepeakbloomtimeforIrisensataandthisnewhybridisthelasttwoweeksofJuneandthefirstweekofJuly.WealsogrowandsellseveralotherhybridsandspeciesofIris,including:Bearded,Siberica,andthewater-lovingirisofAsia,Irislaevigata(Katitsubata).Thesebloommid-ApriltolateMay.Besidestheirisfieldswearelandscapingseveralacresaroundthehouseandpond.Catalogavailableonsiteandatourwebsitewww.mtpleasantiris.com.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butonlyasmallpartofitDirections:LocatedonHwy14intheColumbiaRiverGorge,5mileseastofCamas-WashougalatMilePost22.9.Darkbrownhousewithirisfieldsinfrontonthenorthsideofhighway.Harris,PatriciaGardenThymeNursery4177CascadeHwyNESilverton,OR97381503-551-1875http://gardenthymenursery.com

Nurserydisplaygarden28-May,10-5,29-May,10-5,9-Jul,10-5,10-Jul,10-5,24-Sep,10-5,25-Sep,10-5Alsoopen:4/2/16-10/30/16Wed-Sun,10-5Alsoopenbyappointment.

Comeandenjoyourdisplaygardenthatfeaturesperennialsinfivedifferentpalettes.Thereisthewarmpaletteoftheorange,yellow,andredbed,thesoothingpinkandpurplebed,thecheerfulblue,white,andyellowbed,thecasualconiferbedandcoolshadebed.Thereisasittingareawhereonecanenjoyaviewoftheentiregardenandanafternoonsnackorconversationwithafriend.Thegardenwasdesignedtofeaturecolorfromspringuntillatefallandtoshowcasetheplantsthatareavailableatthenursery.Itisalsoaplacewherewetrialnewvarietiestoseehowtheyperforminthegardenandhowtheypairwithotherplants.Visitorscanseeaplantinamaturestateandhowitblendswiththeotherplantssurroundingit.Wheelchairaccessibility:No

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Directions:WearelocatedonemilesouthoftheOregonGardensonCascadeHighway.TakeI-5southtoExit260B,Keizerexit,justpastVolcanoStadium.MakealeftonChemewaRd,crossoverthefreewayandheadeast.ChemawabecomesHazelgreenRd.Go5miles.TurnrightontoHowellPrairieRd.Go1.2miles.TurnleftontoSilvertonRd.Go4.6milestoSilverton.AtthestoplightturnrightontoWestfieldSt.Goupthehilltothestopsign(about0.5miles).MakearightontoWestMainSt/CascadeHwy.TheOregonGardenwillbeonyourleft.Goonemile(south)pasttheOregonGardenEntranceandwewillbeontherightsideoftheroad.IfyougotoofaryouwillcometoEvergreenSchool(smallone-buildingschoolhouse).Hartline,JaneMarkGreenfieldLostLagoonFarm/SauvieIslandNatives14745NWGillihanRdSauvieIsland,OR97231-1527503-621-3357

Privategarden24-Apr,9-6,19-Jun,9-6Monday:25-Jul,4-9Alsoopenbyappointment.

Our3-acregardenisforthebirds.WeresearchedplantsnativetoSauvieecosystems,rippedoutinvasivesandplantedmorethan2500nativetrees,shrubs,fernsandwildflowers.Asaresult,we'vedocumented135speciesofbirdsonorfromourproperty,5speciesofamphibians,turtles,beavers,ottersandlotsofpollinators.Builditandtheywillcome!Theself-guided,signedtouraroundourpondisthemainevent,butnon-nativegardensaroundourhousearealsoenjoyable,withlotsofgardenart,araingarden,araised-bedvegetablegardenandcozy,verdantnooksforrelaxing.Andinthecourseofprovidingforourownneeds,westartedpropagatingnativetrees,shrubsandwildflowersandhavesometosell.NOTE:ThenearbygardensofBobHyland&AndrewBeckmanandLindaWisner&ChetOrloffareopenonthesamedates.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butonlyasmallpartofitDirections:FromdowntownPortland,takeHighway30westtotheSauvieIslandBridge(9.3milesfromtheI-405bridgeexit).Goacrossthebridgeandcirclearoundunderneathit.Thencountdriveways.Wearethe4thdrivewayontheleftandoursisthehouseattheendofthedrive.Thenumberisonourmailboxpost.HarvestNursery–seeKahn,Gabriel

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Hilderbrand,Meredith16700S.WilsonRoadOregonCity,OR97045503-970-8493

Privategarden18-Jun,10-6,19-Jun,10-6Alsoopenbyappointment.

SetinthewoodsnearClackamasCommunityCollege,this18-yearoldtwo-acregardenmayseemserene,butitisthesiteofongoingskirmisheswithdeerandrabbits,andabattlegroundinthewaragainstblackberry,hollyandivy.Youwillseewestcoastnatives,woodlandshade-loversandexotichybridscoexistingwithhugeindigenousfirandmapletrees.Sevenseparateareasarelinkedbypavedpathsandarchitecturalelements.Whilethereisnoblogattachedtothisgarden,apreviewcanbeseeninGardenGateMagazine’searlyspring2016specialBackyardRetreatsedition.RemarkablegardensdesignedandnurturedbyBethHansenWinterandPatriciaScottarealsonearandopenthisweekend.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:Abouta25minutedrivefromdowntownPortland.HwyI-205toExit10,Hwy213.FollowHwy213toBeavercreekRd.Left(south)onBeavercreekRd.tothefourthtrafficsignal,HenriciRoad(1.6milesbeyondtheeastentrancetoClackamasCommunityCollege.)Left(east)onHenrici(.9miles)toFergusonRd.Right(south)onFerguson(.5miles)toWilsonRd.Left(east)attheHPSOsignbetweentwobigfirtreesontothepaveddriveway.Followthedrivewayintothewoodstoparking.Thegardeniswheelchairaccessibleandpicnic-friendly.Therearebathroomsatthebarnandoffthepatiobreezeway.Hoffman,Richard&Patricia255EastBerkeleySt.Gladstone,OR97027-2415503-723-8884

Privategarden2-Apr,9-4,3-Apr,9-4,16-Jul,9-6,17-Jul,9-6Alsoopenbyappointment.

Thissmall,suburbanyardburstswithplantvarieties.Withlimitedgroundspace,we'vetakenourgardenupwardontrellises,arbors,andagazebo.Asmuchaworkofunifiedartasitisagarden,allgardenroomsworktogether.Peoplefinddelightinfountains,nativeplantings,localart,edibleplants,herbs,ferns,miniaturetrees,andperennials.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:FromI-205takeExit11.Comingoffthesouthramp,atthetrafficlightmakearightonto82ndDrive,ormakealeftfromthenorthramp.Gostraightahead,pastthelightatOatfieldRoad,andmakethenextrightonto

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EastBerkeleyStreet.ContinuingonEastBerkeleyStreet,thehousewillbeaftertheHarvardAvenuestopsignontheleft.FromPortland,take99E(McLoughlin)toGladstone.MakealeftattheW.ArlingtonStreettrafficlight,whichliesjustbeforethebridgetoOregonCity.Makealeftatthenextstopsign,PortlandAvenue,andarightontoEastBerkeleyStreet.Thehousewillbeablockandahalfontheright.HydrangeaHeaven–seeVanHoose,KristinHyland,BobAndrewBeckmanHarbortonHill12308NWHarbortonDrPortland,OR97231503-285-4457http://www.HylandGardenDesign.com

Privategarden19-Jun,10-6Monday:25-Jul,4-9Alsoopenbyappointment.

Our5-year-oldgardenisperchedaboveUSRoute30ontheedgeofForestParkinnorthwestPortland.Oncleardays,borrowedlandscapeincludespanoramicviewsofMts.St.Helens,Rainier,Adams&Hood.Naturalisticbedsandbordersfeatureclimate-adaptedshrubsandperennialsthatthriveinPortland'sdrysummers.FeaturedareArctostaphylos,Ceanothus,Cistus,Eucalyptus,Grevillea,Hydrangea,andRibesaccompaniedbylong-bloomingcompanionAgastache,Crocosmia,lavenders,Kniphofia,penstemons,salvias,Verbena,andZauschneria(Epilobium).Weuseornamentalgrasses(Miscanthus,Molinia,Pennisetum,andSchizachyrium)andsedges(Carextestacea,C.flagillifera,andC.morrowii'IceDance')withgreatabandontoknitandharmonizeplantings.AlargefigtreeandEnglishwalnutprovidehabitatforhellebores,disporum,epimedium,luzulaandothersturdydry-shadegroundcovers.Plantedcontainerscoverthefrontdeck,spilloutofourgreenhouse,andpunctuatethegardens.BobHylandisownerofHylandGardenDesignLLC&aretailshopcalledContainedExuberanceinsoutheastPortland(nexttoXeraPlants),wherehesellsgreatpots,fountains,benches,andotherornamentforhomeandgarden.NOTE:ThenearbygardensofJaneHartline&MarkGreenfieldandLindaWisner&ChetOrloffareopenonthesamedates.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butonlyasmallpartofitDirections:US30westfromdowntownPortland,10miles.PasstheSt.John'sBridge,continuethroughLinnton.2milespastLinnton,turnleftonHarbortonDrive(aturnlaneandbusshelterarelandmarks).Proceeduphilltoaseriesofmailboxesontheright;turnleftonHarbortonDrive.12308istheveryfirsthouseanddrivewayontheleft.Parkingisalongtheroad.

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Jacobs,Norm–seeZaveson,DebraJensen,TrulsEmmaElliottWildGingerFarm24000SSchuebelSchoolRdBeavercreek,OR97004503-632-2338http://www.wildgingerfarm.com

NurserydisplaygardenOpen:3/3/16-10/1/16Thu-Sun,10-4

Ournurseryspecializesinalpineandtroughplants,unusualwoodlandersandselectnativeplants.Wehavealargecollectionofalpinesaxifrages,tufaplants,ourownnamedselectionsofPacificCoasthybridirises,thefabulousHimalayanbluepoppies,hardygingers,Arisaema,alpineandmeadowprimroses,speciesliliesaswellasmanyvarietiesoflewisiasandnativepenstemons.Notethenurserywillbeclosedsomeweekends.Checkwww.WildGingerFarm.comfor2016nurseryopenhours.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:Wearelocatedabout6milessouthofClackamasCommunityCollege.TakeI-205toExit#10Highway213South,andproceed3milestothefirstmajorinterchangeatthetopofthehill;TurnleftonBeavercreekRd,andgo6.8mi,windingthroughthehamletofBeavercreek;TurnleftonLowerHighlandRd,go0.6mi;TakethefirstrightontoSchuebelSchoolRd,go0.2mi;TurnleftattheWildGingerFarmsignandfollowthelanetothenursery.Johnson,ThomasSebrightGardens7185LakesideDriveNESalem,OR97305503-463-9615http://www.sebrightgardens.com

Nurserydisplaygarden28-May,10-5,29-May,10-5,25-Jun,10-5,26-Jun,12-5,9-Jul,10-5,10-Jul,10-5,20-Aug,9-5,24-Sep,10-5,25-Sep,10-5Alsoopen:4/2/16-10/2/16Mon-Sun,10-5

Fouracresofbotanicaldisplaygardensadjacenttothenurseryincludemanymaturehostaspecimens&otherperennialsplantedaroundrareshrubs&trees.Asunnybermhousesadwarfconifercollection.Plantsthroughoutarewell-labeled.Thereisalsoagazeboforvisitorstoenjoyrelaxingwithaviewofthecountryside.Theretailshoppingareaspecializesinahugevarietyofhostas,plusferns,epimediumsandaplethoraofshadetolerantplants.Mid-

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AmericairisnurserynextdooroffersspectacularbedsofbeardedirisinbloominMay.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butonlyasmallpartofitDirections:TakeI-5southandexitat#263,BrooksExit.ProceedtotopofofframpandturnleftontoBrooklakeRd.Go7/10miletostoplightinBrooks.TurnrightatstoplightontoPortlandRdor99E(theyarethesamething).Go7/10miletoQuail.TurnleftontoQuail.Go1.1miletostopsign(LakesideDr).TurnrightontoLakesideDr.Go4/10mileandlookforSebrightGardenssign.Gotoendofgravel,pastfirstone-storyhouse&downpaveddriveto2-storylavenderhouse.Parkingisnearlavenderhouseorattheendofthepavedroadtotheleft.Kahn,GabrielBrigitteEatonHarvestNurseryEdibleDisplayGardens10470NE6thDrPortland,OR97211503-332-0913http://www.harvestnursery.com/

NurserydisplaygardenOpen:4/2/16-10/30/16Mon-Sun,10-4Newlisting

DisplaygardensforHarvestNurseryfeaturinghardyedibleplantsthatcanbegrowninthePortlandarea.IncludingGoumis,Gojis,Jujubes,Tea,Persimmons,Mulberries,Currants,Gooseberries,Honeyberries,Kiwis,Grapes,Plums,BayLaurelandmore.Growninatightlypacked,multi-layered,permaculturefoodforestsetting.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:TakeI-5NorthtotheMarineDr.Eastexit.Twomiles/minuteseastonMarineDr.,turnrightontoNE6thDr.andimmediatelyturnleftintoHarvestNurseryparkinglot.Kahn,GabrielBrigitteEatonHarvestNurseryPermacultureDisplayGardens&FarmMolalla13488S.GroshongRdMolalla,OR97038503-332-0913http://www.harvestnursery.com/

Nurserydisplaygarden28-May,10-5,29-May,10-5,25-Jun,10-5,26-Jun,10-5,2-Jul,10-5,9-Jul,10-5,10-Jul,10-5,24-Sep,10-5,25-Sep,10-5Alsoopenbyappointment.Newlisting

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Displaygardens,farmandedibleplantnurserydemonstratingpermaculturepractices.Displaygardensfeaturedenseedibleplantingsclosetothehouse,akitchengarden,densefoodforestorchardsandcovercroppingalongcontour,swales,ponds,andotherwatermanagementpractices,forests(newlyplantedfoodforestacres,oldchristmastreeplantings,oldgrowth).PartofCascadeNurseryTrail.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,someofitDirections:TakeI-5southtoWoodburnOutletsexit,headeaston214,continueon211toMolalla,turnrightonS.MolallaAvenue,slightrightonWilhoitRd,in5.5milesturnrightontoS.BirdRd,atendturnleftontoS.GroshongRd.Nurseryis¼mileupthehillontheright.Koontz,CarlJoanneDutra106MillerStreetOregonCity,OR97045-3144503-656-6087


Our4seasongarden,started19yearsagoonalotclearedofblackberries,ishavingagingissuesbutmightbeofinteresttogardenersdealingwithsimilarproblemsorwantingtoseelargerspecimens.We'relocatedintheCanemahHistoricDistrictofOregonCityona100'x100'lot.Thegardenhasextensiveflagstonepaths,denselyover-plantedbeds,andnolawn.Plantinterestsweretropicalisimo,foliage,smalltrees,shrubs,andgroundcovers,withaccumulationsofMahonia,Rhododendron,roses,anddwarfconifers(notmentioningthegroupswithfewersurvivors).Wedon'thavebedsofperennialsandnotbaitingforslugs/snailshaslimitedtheperennialfoliage-plantpalette.Visitorsandgardeningdiscussionsarewelcomedinanyseasonbutthepathsareslipperyduringwettimes.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:TakeHwy99E/McLoughlinBlvdsouth(orI-205toHwy99Eandthenleft/south).Approximately1.7milespasttheintersectionwithI-205turnrightonMillerSt.ThisisthefirststreetyoucanmakearightturnonaftertheWillametteFallsScenicOverlook.We'reashortblockoffHwy99EatthecornerofMillerStandFirstAve(andacrossthestreetfromFeckinsIrishBrewery).

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Krieg,DonnaNowlensBridgePerennials37377SNowlensBridgeRdMolalla,OR97038503-829-8449http://nowlensbridgeperennials.com

Nurserydisplaygarden28-May,10-5,29-May,10-5,25-Jun,10-5,26-Jun,10-5,9-Jul,10-5,10-Jul,10-5,24-Sep,10-5,25-Sep,10-5Alsoopenbyappointment.

Ournurseryspecializesinshadeperennials,gardentreesandshrubs.WearealsoparticipantsintheCascadeNurseryTrail(cascadenurserytrail.com),anallianceofspecialtynurseriesinsouthClackamasandnorthMarioncounties.Aftervisitingus,therearesixotheruniquenurseriesinthevicinitytoexplore.Wehavelivedonourfarmfor44yearsandhavemanyoldtreesinourbackyardwhichprovideshadeandrespitefromtheJulyandAugustsun.Wewelcomeyouandlookforwardtoyourvisit.Wheelchairaccessibility:NoDirections:TakeI-5southtoexit271(Woodburn).Turnleftfromramp,continueeastthroughWoodburn.CrossHwy99andcontinueonHwy211toBarlowRd.TurnrightontoBarlowRd.BarlowRd.endsatasmallchurch,turnleftontoMonteCristoRd.FollowMonteCristotoKropfRd.TurnrightontoKropfRd.Attheblinkinglight,crossHwy213ontoS.NowlensBridgeRd.Followtheroadtotheright,thentotheleft,wearethenextdrivewayontheright.FromI-205takeexit10(ParkPlace/Molalla).FollowHwy213southtoHwy211,crossHwy211andcontinuetoMarquam(blinkingyellowlight)andturnleftontoNowlensBridgeRd.Followtheroadtotheright,thenleft,wearethenextdrivewayontheright.Kuzma,John5624SWBruggerSt.Portland,OR97219971-227-3174

Privategarden16-Jul,10-1

Thishalf-acregardendesignedbySeanHoganofCistusDesignNurseryisenteringitssixthyearandemphasizesMediterraneanacclimatedplants.Thefrontentrygarden,withNolina,Agave,Arbutus,Arctostaphylos,Dickonsoniaantarctica,andseverallargeQuercussuber,surroundsadecomposedgranitecourtyard.Thebackgardenhasareflectingpoolfacingabroad,graveledcourtyardflankedbyTrachycarpusandseveralJubaeachilensis.Widegravelpathsleadtobroadleavedevergreentreesandshrubs,severaltropicalareas,andseverallargesucculentbedswitharockcrevicesection.Thegreenroofedgardenshedisadjacenttovariouseucalyptusvarietiesandseveralbedsof

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bamboo.ForphotosofthegardencheckoutLoreeBohl'sblog,DangerGarden;September17,2013entry.Wheelchairaccessibility:NoDirections:FromPortland,headsouthonI-5toexit295/CapitolHwy.Keeptoleftonexit,atstopsign,takeleftontoSWTaylor'sFerry.Gowest.7mileandturnrightonSW59th,gooneblock,turnrightonSWBruggerSt.Gardenisontherighthalfwaydowntheblock.ParkonnorthsideofBruggeracrossfromthegarden,additionalparkingonthesouthsideofBruggereastofthegarden.GardenandhouseareonthesouthsideofBrugger.Lamb,Diana&ColbyTheLambgarden1070NW91stAvePortland,OR97229-6406503-297-1793

Privategarden28-May,1-5,29-May,11-3

Ourgardenof28yearshasbeenopenpreviouslyfornumerouslocalandregionaltours,includingtheprivilegeofhostingofanHPSO/GardenConservancyTourin2010,andfeaturedin2014Feb.issueofGardenGatemagazine.Ouraccessible,butterracedgardenisforallseasons,lotsofevergreenplantsandshrubsforwinterinterest,helleboresandbulbsforspring,clematisandfloweringshrubsforsummerandgloriousfallcolor,withcolorfulAmsoniaandgrasses.Mayisespeciallybeautifulwithearlyclematisbloom.Groupsarewelcome,orcomealone.WealsohaveamatureKoipond.Comevisit,weverymuchenjoyourromanticandwelcominggarden,andItrytokeepitbeautifulallthroughtheyear.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:Take217tothenorthendandtakeBarnesRd.east,leftonMiller,leftonCornell,lefton91st.Ave.ortakeBurnsidetoMiller,turnrightonMillerandleftonCornell.FromdowntowntakeLovejoywest,thisturnsintoCornell.WearejustdownfromForestHeightsgoingtowardsCedarMill(onthelefthandsideof91st).DonotparkonHoytSt.asitisaprivatedriveway.

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Landers,Harry12011SEMountainSunDriveClackamas,OR97015503-887-9840

Privategarden19-Jun,9-4,16-Jul,9-4,17-Jul,9-4,20-Aug,9-4,21-Aug,9-4Alsoopenbyappointment.Newlisting

Whenwelastmovedtenyearsago,IhadtomovethegardenandsaidIwouldnotdoitagain.WellIhadtoeatmywords.TwoyearsagoIhadtomovethegardenagain.Nowwehaveafull,lushgardenthatappearstobemorematurethanitstwoyears.Tropicaltreescomeoutforthesummerandbloomingplantsareallblendedintohavecolorthoughoutthegarden.Apergolacoveredwithrosesshadethetreefernsandothershadelovingplants.Acreekrunsdownthesideofthepatiotothepondthatissurroundedbysunlovingshrubs.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:TakeI205totheSunnysideExitandgoeast,passthehospital,stayintheleftlaneto122Ave.Turnleftatlight.AfterthestoplightforSummerLane,gooneblockandrightturnontoMountainSunDrive.Asyoucomeupourstreetyouwillseeourhouseontheright.Lewis,Del&Abbie7206NESacramentoSt.Portland,OR97213503-894-9678


Ourcottagestylegardenisanever-changingvisionwithevolvingcyclesofplantsandbloomswithinseveraldistinctspaces.Each"room"hasitsown"character"ofgreeneryandcoloration.However,theinfluenceofweatherandtheeffectsoftransplantingspresentuswithunexpectedandunforeseenadaptations.Texturesandcolorsarecontinuouslychangingandcreatingsurprisingcombinations.Perennialsmightbloomsoonerorlaterorlongerthanexpectedandtheunplanned"character"ofeachroomdevelopsintoconfigurationsourvisionhadn'timagined.Comevisitusandseewhatsurprisestheprocessrevealsinourgardenthisyear!Ourneighbors(EvansandDenoyer)arealsoopensoyoucanexperiencemultiplegardensatonestop.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butonlyasmallpartofitDirections:TravelonSandyBlvd.to72ndAve.Turnrightifcomingfromthewestorturnleftifcomingfromtheeast.AttheTintersectionwith

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SacramentoStreet,ourhouse(7206NESacramento)isdirectlyaheadbehindthedahliagate.Youcanparkanywhereonthestreet.FordirectionsfromdowntownviaSandyseeMaryDenoyer'sdirections.....fordirectionsusingI84seedirectionsprovidedbyPeggyandDanEvans.Lintault,Kathy&Roger7180SWLeboldRoadMcMinnville,OR97128-8392503-434-5472

Privategarden30-Apr,10-5,1-May,10-5Alsoopenbyappointment.Newlisting

Our3.5-acrecountrygardenatnearly1,000-footelevationiseclecticwithtwopersonalities.Thesun-lovingsidefeaturesadry,butlushgravelgarden,along,shrubandperennialborder,currentlybeingrenovated,andamixedheathandheatherslope.ButthenyouentertheshadeoftallDouglasfirswheremanyJapanesemaples,camellias,rhododendrons,andcyclamenhighlightthewindingpathsleadingtowardabamboogrove.Basaltdry-laidstonewallsareamajorfeaturenearthehouse,supportingacurvedpatiowithvegetablebeds.Also,threeterracesareunderdevelopmentwithborrowedlandscapeviewsoverarollingsheepranchtowardthecoastrange.Weknowwe’refarbuthopeyou'llcome.Afterall,thisiswinecountry!Wheelchairaccessibility:NoDirections:DrivesouthwestonHighway99W.AfterleavingDundee,proceed3.5milesandturnleftontoRoute18fortheOregoncoast.BypassthefirstMcMinnvilleexitandremainon18totheexitmarkedCorvallisandMcMinnville(99W).Attheendoftheexitramp,turnright.ApproachingthesecondstoplightandShellstation,taketheleftlanetogostraightthroughtheintersectiontogetonOldSheridanRd.After.3mileandpassingachurch,turnlefttoremainonOldSheridanRd.Drive.8mileandturnrightonPeavineRd.whichgoesstraightthroughfarmland,thencurvesRIGHTataforkandclimbsfor4.7milestoLeboldRd.MakeasharpleftonLeboldanddrivestraight,ignoringallturns.Godownhillonthegravelportionfor100yards.At7180onafirtree,turnright.Proceed800feetandpushbuttontoopendeergate.

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Mandel,Nancy&David560SEAlexanderAveCorvalllis,OR97333541-752-3769

Privategarden28-May,10-4

Wehaveahalf-acrecitylotthathasbeenkindofajumble,butwithretirementwearegettingitintoshape.Itismixtureofornamentals(Nancy'sinterest)andfruitandvegetables(David).ThisyearDavid'sbigprojectisbuildingapergolaforhiskiwiandadeerbarrier(oratleastadeerannoyance)aroundthebackyard.Theornamentalsincludeabout75rosebushesasNancyisalongtimememberoftheCorvallisRoseSociety.Wheelchairaccessibility:NoDirections:TakeI-5southandexitattheCorvallisexit(exit228).TurnrightontoHwy34.DrivewesttowardsCorvallisfor9.5miles.TurnleftontotheHwy34bypass(towardsNewport).Taketherampontherightto99Wsouth/JunctionCity.Mergeonto99W.Driveabout.7milestoAlexanderAve.TurnleftontoAlexanderAve.Weareontherightsideabout.2mileseastofHwy99.IfyoumisstheturnontotheHwy34bypass,continuetodowntownCorvallisandturnlefton4thSt(4thstreetis99Wsouthbound).Alternatively,fromPortland,take99WallthewaytoAlexanderAve.Marsh,AnneMarsh&FearGardenSolutions0206SWIdahoStPortland,OR97239503-244-4089http://www.marshfear.com

Privategarden5-Jun,2-6Alsoopenbyappointment.

OurgardenislocatedontwolotsinthehistoricJohn'sLandingneighborhoodofSWPortland;ourhousedatesfrom1895.Thegardenbeginsinthefrontwithlargebouldersformingarockgarden.Evergreenanddeciduoustrees,ornamentalshrubsandawiderangeofrockgardenperennialssharethespace.Ameanderingflagstonepathleadsintothesidegardenthathasacottagegardenstylewithrosesmixedintoaperennialborder.Gary'shand-builtstreamandpondgardenbehindthehousehaveaJapanesefeelwithbamboo,Japanesemaplesandnumerousevergreensbeingthehighlightoftheplantings.Therearegates,screeningfencesandarborsthroughoutthegardenthathelptoprovidetransitionsasyoumovefromoneareatoanother.Avarietyofpathmaterialsareusedtodemonstratehowdifferentpathtypescanbeintegratedintothesamegarden.Wheelchairaccessibility:No

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Directions:TaketheRossIslandBridgeexittoMacadamAve.FromtheeastsidetakeI-5south,takethe1stexitofftheMarquamBridge(299a)andfollowsignstoMacadamAve.FollowMacadamforabout3/4milelookingforthelightsignalatNebraskaSt.ThenextintersectiontotherightisSWIdahoSt.Turnrightandgotwoblocks.OurhouseisontheleftsideatthecornerofSWCorbettandSWIdaho.ComingfromthesouthonI-5northtaketheSWCorbettexitandgosouth(right)onCorbettforabout2/3miletoSWIdahoandSWCorbett.Marston,Jeanne16712SECohibaCt.Damascus,OR97089503-855-4835

Privategarden23-Apr,10-4,24-Apr,1-4,21-May,10-4,22-May,1-4,18-Jun,10-4,19-Jun,1-4Alsoopenbyappointment.Newlisting

Mygardenismypassion.Istartedwithacleanslate3yearsagodesigningandshapingthebeds,placingthetreestogiveprivacyandshadewhereneeded,andinstallingasmallwaterfeatureforinterest.Shrubsprovidecolor&textureyearroundwithanunderstoryofprimroses,hostas,hellebores,grassesandmanygroundcovers.Annualsgivesplashesofcolor.Gardenartisusedminimally.Arrangementsofpottedplantsdecoratethepatio.Fruittrees,blueberrybushesandraspberriesareatonesideoftheyard.Comeandenjoycoffee&cookies!Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butonlyasmallpartofitDirections:TakeI-205toexit12,traveleastonHwy212about4milesto172nd,turnRightontoAnderegg.Goabout1/2miletoCohibaCtandturnRight.Gototheendofthecul-de-sac.Maxim,Judith15761OberstLaneSherwood,OR97140503-822-5976

Privategarden16-Jul,10-5,17-Jul,10-5Newlisting

WeinviteyoutoourFrenchcountrygardenwhichwasplantedinNovember,2014.Itincludesmanyvarietiesoftreessuchaswhitecrapemyrtle,olive,corkoakandloquat.Ceanothus,phlomis,daphne,hebes,roses,andgardeniashelptoprovideyear-roundinterest.Thelandwasleveledandthegrassreplacedwithgraveltohighlighttheflowerborders.Wheelchairaccessibility:No

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Directions:TakeI-5southfromdowntownPortlandtoexit289/SWNybergRdinTualatinandturnright.FollowTualatin-SherwoodRdthroughTualatintoSWOregonSt.andturnleft.Atthetrafficcircle,takethe2ndexitontoSWMurdockRd,turnrightontoSWSunsetBlvd,turnleftontoSWLaddHillRd,turnleftontoSWOberstLaneRdandthedestinationisonyourleft.Maxwell,BarbaraBarb'sBotanicalBliss4083ColtsFootLaneLakeOswego,OR97035-1878503-635-8968

Privategarden28-May,12-3

Situatedonasouthernsloping1/3acreviewlot,youaregreetedbya25yearoldSequoiadendrongiganteum'Pendulum'alsoknownasaDr.SeussTree.Anewpathwayofbluestoneleadsintothegarden,highlightedbyacustomdesignedgardengatebyMikePajunaswithanartisanantiqueItalianwindowgrateinthecenter.Atthisbeautifulandartisticpropertyyouwillseedistinctivesun,shadeandcontainergardens.TheupperlevelgardenhasbothAsianandYalipeartrees.VariedinamongthefruittreesarefullsunperennialgardenswithgracefulheirloomrosesgrowingoverandaroundthecustomdesignedcopperarborsbyKennethMaxwell.Intheuppergardenyouwilldiscoverthenewlydesignedvegetablegarden.ArtfullydesignedandfabricatedbyMikePajunas,agracefullycurvedfree-formraisedbedofsteelsheetingallowsforthedistincthillsideslope.Themid-levelgardenhasatrue-to-naturecascadingwaterfeaturewithhardscapesurroundedbylovelyannualsandperennials.Iespeciallyloveandenjoynearlyeveryvarietyofhardyfuchsia.Pleasebeware,stonestepsandpathwaysareforthesurefooted.Wheelchairaccessibility:NoDirections:TakeI-5south,exit217,KruseWay.ExitleftontoKruseWay.Atthe4thlight,Carman,turnleft.Gotothefirststopsignandcontinueupthehill,1strightisGlacierLily.TakeGlacierLilytoendandturnright.YouwillseeColtsFootLaneonyourleft.Weareattheendofthecul-de-sac,4083ColtsFootLane.

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McNellis,Claudia1875SWHicrestAve.Portland,OR97225503-643-8250

Privategarden23-Jul,9-1,29-Oct,10-1Newlisting

I'veexperimentedforfifteenyearsona50-year-oldsuburbanplot,tryingforamixofinterestingandsustainable,andsometimessucceeding.Thisgardenisall-season,bird-andbee-friendly,organic,andwater-wise.Itintegratesnatives,existingspecimens,andhardies.There'ssomehardscaping,butmostlymicro-climes,pestchallenges,andrecoveringfrom"itseemedlikeagoodideaatthetime".Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butonlyasmallpartofitDirections:TakeHwy26westfromdowntown.Takeexit68(CedarHillsBlvd)andturnleft(south)ontoCedarHillsBlvd.Atthe2ndstoplight,turnrightontoParkWay.Turnleftatthe4thintersection,ontoHicrestAvenue.1875isattheendofthe2ndblock,ontheright,beforeHicrestrunsintoFaircrest.Miller,Lynda&RogerMiller'sManorGardens27452SGribbleRdCanby,OR97013503-899-7160http://millersmanorgardens

Nurserydisplaygarden28-May,9-4,29-May,9-3,9-Jul,9-4,10-Jul,9-3,24-Sep,9-4,25-Sep,9-3,Alsoopen:4/2/16-10/30/16Sat,9-4andSun,9-3Alsoopenbyappointment.

Thegardenssitontwoacresfeaturingvastdisplaysofbotanicallabeledplantmaterialincludinghundredsofconifers.FreshStartNurseryisalsoonthegroundswithNathan'sconifercollection.Gardensrangefromheavyshadeareastofullsungardenswithhundredsofrockgardenplants.InMaytheirisareinfullbloom.InJulyourfuchsiasandhydrangeaswillbeinbloom.Thegoalofourgardenistohavebloom12monthsayear.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:I-5southtotheexit282(HubbardExit).TurnleftonArdntRd,Ardntturnsrightatthestoplightafterthebridge,followittotheend,thentakearightonBarlowRd.FollowBarlowapproximately3.1milestoMarkRd.TurnleftonMarkRd,after1.0milestheroadturnsrightandbecomesGribbleRd.FollowGribblefor.3miles,gardenisontheleft.

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Morgan,StephenMarilynLaufenberg0120SWCanbyStPortland,OR97219971-221-5887


OverlookingtheStephen'sCreeknaturalarea,our5,200sqftgardenisabout6yearsold.Withacombinationofsunandshade,thegardenwrapsaroundthehousetoaterracedslopeaboveanaturalareaofbigleafmaples.Winterfloweringshrubs(camellias,daphnes&witchhazels)providewinterappeal,givingwaytoourinterestinsubtropicals,hydrangeas,andvariegatedplants.Variousclematisweavetheirwayupintosmallmagnolias,Japanesemaples,andarborswithclimbingroses.Thelowestterraceisplantedwithespalieredappletrees,bambooandcanna.OntheslopeleadingdowntoStephen'sCreekareavarietyofNewZealand,AustralianandCaliforniaspecies.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butonlyasmallpartofitDirections:FromI-5taketheTerwilligerBlvdexitrightontoBarburBlvd(southwesttowardsdowntown).Atthefirstlight,turnrightonSWMiles.ContinuepasttheFultonParkCommunityCentertoSWBrierPl(0.2mi).Turnright,downBrierPl(0.1mi)toaleftonSWCuster,thendowntothebottomofthehilltoSWKelleySt(0.1miles).Turnright.Finally,gorighttoSWCanbySt(0.1mi).Thedestinationis360ftonyourleft.Mostul,BurlRarePlantResearch/VillaCatalanaGardens11900SCriteserRdOregonCity,OR97045503-780-6200http://www.rareplantresearch.com

Nurserydisplaygarden21-May,11-4,22-May,11-4,18-Jun,11-4

Thegardensincludeadesertbouldergarden,tropicalgarden,herbgarden,vegetablegarden,moatgarden,grassgarden,traditionalbordergarden,andasucculentbordergarden.Threeponds,agardenfolly,stonegrapearbors,stonewalls,Laburnumallee,hermitageanda12thcenturyinspiredRomanesquestonehousecompletesthegarden.Atropicalplantconservatoryalsodoublesasourwinetastingroom.Thelatestadditiontothegardenisagrottocompletewithanirondragonguard.Atthenursery,ourchefDaveClarkofKingCuisinewillprovidegourmetlunchesforareasonablepriceandVillaCatalanaCellarswilloffertastingsandsalesoftheirwineintheconservatory($10tastingfee).Becausethesedatesattract

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somanyvisitors,wewillhavewinetastingatthegreenhouseandintheconservatoryandlunchwillbeavailableatthenurseryandinthegarden.RarePlantResearchspecializesinolivetrees,andrareandunusualhardyandtropicalplants.Potsarealsoavailableforsale.OnJuly9thisourannualgardenparty.OnAugust20thisourArtintheGardenpartywithpleinairpaintersroamingthegarden.OnSeptember17thisourHarvestgardenpartywithlocalfarmersshowingthefruitsoftheirlabor.Reservationsrequired($10)foreachpartyandcanbemadeonourwebpage.Monthlygourmetdinnersalsobeingheld.Seeourwebpagesfordetails,photos,etc.www.rareplantresearch.com,villacatalanacellars.com.Ourgardens,butnotthenursery,arealsoopenyeararoundonSaturdaysfrom1to4pmwhenourwineryisopen.Noreservationisrequired.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:FromdowntownPortlandtakeI-84easttoI-205S.DrivetoOregonCityandtakeexit9.Turnleftonto99Eandtravelsouthforonemile.Turnleftat2ndSttrafficlight.GotwoblocksandturnrightontoSouthEndRd.GoabouttwomilestothestopsignandturnleftontoWarnerParrotRd.Travelonemileandjustbeforethetrafficlight,turnrightontoCentralPointRd.GoabouttwomilesandturnleftontoCriteserRd.Taketheseconddrivewayandfollowthesignstoparkinourfield.Please,nopets.MtPleasantIrisFarm–seeHarris,ChadNowlensBridgePerennials–seeKrieg,DonnaOrloff,Chet–seeWisner,LindaOutintheGardenNursery–seeWestergreen,CarolPatton,Randy–seeRozenboom,GenePeck,Marcia&DennisThePeckGarden10790SW153rdPlaceBeaverton,OR97007503579-8386http://www.pecklandscape.com

Privategarden24-Jul,11-5Monday:11-Jul,6-9

Westartedourgarden24yearsago.Ithasbeenarefuge,laborofloveandthelastfiveyearsalaboratoryforthecolumnwewriteforthe"Oregonian"HomeandGardensectionaswellasmylandscapedesignbusinesssince

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1995.Wewouldlovetosharealloftheprojectsthatwehaveworkedonforthelastfewyearsinour1/4acregarden.Youwillprobablyevenseeaprojectortwointheworksthissummer.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:TakeHwy217.Goweston210SWSchollsFerryRd.TurnrightonSWMurrayBlvd.TurnleftonSWTealBlvd.TurnrightonSW152ndAve.TurnleftonSWHeronCt.TurnleftonSW153rdPlace.Peterson,EricFelonyFlatsBotanicalGarden6619SE72ndAvePortland,OR97206503-901-4671

Privategarden10-Jul,3-8Newlisting

Thisisasmallanduniquegarden.Thegaragewasconvertedintoagreenhouseusingrecycledmaterialsandthereisahugestonefireplace.Thegardenisoverflowingwithtropicalplants,brugmansiaandhugeagaves.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:HeadeastonPowellBlvd.WhenyoureachSE50thveertotherightontoSEFoster.TurnrightonSE72ndAveandheadsouth.Godown3lightsandjustpastDukeit'llbeonyourrighthandsideat6619SE72ndAve.RarePlantResearch–seeMostul,BurlRed’sRhodies–seeCavender,Richard&KarenRhododendronSpeciesBotanicalGarden2525S.336thStFederalWay,WA98003253-838-4646http://www.rhodygarden.org

Publicgarden14-May,10-4Alsoopen:1/2/16-12/30/16Tue-Sun,10-4

BluePoppyDay-ArtinBloomshowcasesbothspectacularMeconopsisandbotanicalartpluslivemusic,twofoodtrucksandaspecialplantsale.HeldinpartnershipwiththeFederalWayArtsCommission,dozensofjuriedartistswillpresentandselltheirunique,handmadework.ThenewBluePoppyGladewillbeunveiledalongtheaccessibilitypath,complementingtheexisting3,000squarefootBluePoppyMeadow.Withfrillybluepetalsand

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goldeninterior,theseflowersarenaturalartistryatitsfinest.TelltheGiftShopthatyouareaHPSOmemberandreceiveahalfpricediscountonthestunninglydarkbeauty,Rhododendron'WineandRoses'.BluePoppyDayisSaturday,May14,10amto4pm;regularadmissionratesapply.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butonlyasmallpartofitDirections:DrivenorthonInterstate5,Takeexit142AtomergeontoWA-18EtowardAuburn.ImmediatelytaketheWeyerhaeuserWaySexitandturnleftontoWeyerhaeuserWayS.ContinuethroughtheroundabouttotheeastentranceoftheWeyerhaeuserCorporateHeadquarters.Followthesignsmarked'RhododendronandBonsaiGardens'.PassengersmayunloadattheVisitorDrop-offwhichisontheleft,orcontinuetotheGardenVisitorParkingLot(westlot)locatedontherightjustpastthepedestriancrosswalk.Robart,Greg–seeScott,PatriciaRogersonClematisGarden–seeBeutler,LindaRondone,Jim6501SW35thAvenuePortland,OR97221503-866-1479


Projectsresultingfromthelossoftwotreescontinuethisyear,andonelargeareaofthegardenhasbeenclearedentirely.NeverthelessIamhappytowelcomevisitorsbyappointment.Thegardenincludesstrongfoliarstructureinthefront,andalarge,naturalisticperennialborderintherear.Hardscapingandwaterfeaturesaresimple,andgravelisusedextensively.Aseparatevegetablegardenfeaturingraisedbedsandpottedfruittreesiswheelchairaccessible.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butonlyasmallpartofitDirections:TakeInterstate5southfromdowntownthrough"theCurves"toMultnomahBlvd.Exitandproceedtothesecondsignal,SW35thAvenue.Turnrightandcontinue0.5miles.CrossVermontStreetandlookforthesixthhomeontheleft.Pleasenoteparkingisnotpermittedontheeastsideofthestreet.Anyonewithlimitedorreducedmobilityshouldparkinthedriveway.

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Rozenboom,GeneRandyPatton4217SWWestdaleDrPortland,OR97221760-464-8497


Since2013dramaticchangeshavebeenmadetothisurbangarden.Rockandblockwallshavehelpeddefinethesteephillside.Newhardscaping,deckingandlawnhaveaddedoutdoorlivingspaceandplayareasforthekids.OurpassionforfascinatingspecialtyconifersandJapanesemapleswithuniquecharacteristicsisrepresentedthroughoutthegarden.Wehavealargecollectionofcolumnarplants-conifer,fruitanddeciduoustrees.Avegetable/flower/fruitgardenislocatedonthehillsideintallrustedsteelbeds,addingsculpturalelements.Thegardenalsohasbeautifulrockwallsandotherinterestingplantssuchasmapletwigswithacandycaneappearance.Wheelchairaccessibility:NoDirections:TakearightfromSWVistaAveontoSWPattonRoad.TurnleftatSW44thAve.ThisturnsintoWestdaleDr.ParkonWestdaleDrandwalkupthesteepdrivewaytothehouse.Thegardenisonasteephill.Notwheelchairaccessible.Scott,PatriciaGregRobart21333STahyeeRdOregonCity,OR97045503-808-0975

Privategarden18-Jun,10-4,19-Jun,10-2

Thisten-year-oldgardenreflectsmyhusband'sloveofstoneandmetal.Thelandscapeisinfusedwithlargestoneandbothmetaltrellisesandsculptures.Thegardenfeaturesmeanderingpathsthatallowavisitortorelaxandenjoythemanydifferentmicroclimates.Wehaveplantedover20treesandthegardencombinesadiversityofshrubsandperennials.Thefrontyardhostsmaturefirsthatbackdropatapestryofforestshrubsandperennials.AsmallAsiangardenincludesawaterfeature.Thebackyardhostsasunnyperennialbed,shadegarden,andmorestoneandmetalaccents.ThisisoneofseveralgardensopenthisweekendinOregonCity.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofit

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Directions:FromdowntownPortland,take84E.MergeontoI205S.Takeexit10whichputsyouonOR-213S.Continueon213for7.5miles.JustpastStoneCreekGolfcourse,makearightonLelandRdandcontinue1.3miles.TurnrightonTahyeeRd.SebrightGardens–seeJohnson,ThomasSecretGardenGrowers–seeThompson,PatriciaSenior,Priscilla11050SWButnerRdPortland,OR97225-5213503-643-3867

Privategarden16-Apr,10-4,17-Apr,10-4,29-Oct,10-4

Forthepast45years,Ihaveenjoyedourhalf-acregarden(inagroveofmaturefir/cedartrees)thatsurroundsour1950ranchhouseinCedarHills.Overtheyears,Ihaveremovedmanytreesandshrubsbutaddedmagnolias,viburnums,stewartias,cornus,clematisandhydrangeasplusnumerousperennialsandgrassestothealreadyextensivenativeshadeplantings.Thereisalargeblackbamboogrovethathasbecomeamajorfeature.ThefrontgardenincludesnewareasunderdevelopmentafterthelossofalargeEuropeanbirchtodiseaseandtheremovalofa150-footDouglasfirafteralightningstrikeinApril'03.Anextensivebulbplantingisnowwherethebirchhadbeen.Thebackgardenincludesacoveredpottingbenchandstorageareasaswellasaplaycornerforourgrandchildren.Don'tforgettolookforthebluebellpastureIplantedacrossthestreetonstateland.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:TakeHwy26approximately5mileswestofdowntownPortlandtotheCedarHillsBlvdexit.TurnleftatthelightandgosouthonCedarHills,underHwy26.TurnleftatthestoplightontoSWButnerRd.Continueupthehilltothefirststreetontheright,SWPortola.PleaseparkhereinfrontofForestHillsPark.WalktothegardenonthesouthsideofSWButner,secondhousefromthecorner.

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Shelman,KathleenOldHurlburtSchoolGardens36141SEHurlburtRdCorbett,OR97019503-803-4291

Privategarden22-May,12-5,18-Jun,11-6Alsoopenbyappointment.

Thestructureofthisone-acreEnglish-stylecountrygardenwasestablished50yearsagoonthegroundsofthehistoricHurlburtSchool.Inspring,thefocusisontheshrubberyandbulbgarden,insummer,onthelargeyew-framedperennialborder.Additionalsunandshadegardenssurroundthehouse.Myfocusisonthecreationofrestfulspacesandplantcombinationsthatwillliveandthriveinthistrickymicroclimate.Wehavealargeorganickitchengardenwithvegetables,asparagus,fruittrees,berries,grapes,andkiwi.Ourgardenshedandduckyard/housearealsoofinterest.WeareonlyfivemilesfromVistaHouseandthegorgewaterfallarea.David'sartstudiowillalsobeopen.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butonlyasmallpartofitDirections:TakeI-84easttoexit22.Taketheexit,turnright,followtheroaduphillfor2miles.GorightattheY.AttheHistoricColumbiaRiverHwy,jogslightlytotheright,thenturnleftimmediatelyontoEvansRoad.FollowEvansfor2miles-wearethelastdrivewayontherightbeforetheflashinglight.YoucanalsogethereeasilyfromeitherStarkSt.orexit18.ParkindrivewayoronEvansRd.facinguphill.DrivingtimefromdowntownPortlandis30min.Siegmund,Cherie&EricCedarglenFloralCompany25054SESunshineValleyRdDamascus,OR97089503-658-3370http://www.cedarglenfloral.com

Nurserydisplaygarden23-Apr,10-3Alsoopenbyappointment.

CedarglenisawholesalenurserylocatedjustsouthofGresham.WewillbeopentothepublicthisonedayONLYwithspecialpricingforyou!WelookforthelatestintroductionsandthebestplantsforourNWarea,concentratingonuniqueannuals,perennialsandorganicveggies.Checkoutourwebsite(www.cedarglenfloral.com)forpicturesofourlatestplantsandalistingofwhatmightbeavailable.WesupplymanyoftheretailgardencentersinthePortlandMetroarea.Pleaselookforourplantstheretoo!Wecannotaccommodateunleasheddogs,andourwheelchairaccessibilityisabitroughwithourgravelpaths.Thegardenerswhohavebeentoouropen

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nurseryinthepastwon'tevermissit!Bringyourownwagonorcartandcarryboxesasweareawholesalenurserywithnoretailamenities!Wewillhaverefreshments!Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butonlyasmallpartofitDirections:SunshineValleyRdis2milesNorthofHighway212on242ndAve.Turnright,roundthecornertotherightandquicklylookontherightforourwhitefenceandsignatthetopofthedriveway.Greenmailboxacrossthestreetwithourname.FromI-84taketheWoodVillageexitandturnsouth.Stayonroadfor6.5milesthroughGresham.Startsas238ththen242nd,thenHoganRdbutitisthesameroad.TurnleftontoSunshineValleyRd.Simmons,Darin–seeGreydanus,MatthewSkalicky,Pam2117NW115thStVancouver,WA98685-3660360-921-4264


Goodthingscomeinsmallpackages.Changeisgoodforthesoil.ThesearesomeofmyDad'sfavoritequotes,andIoftenfindmyselfthinkingofthemandhimwhenI'minmygarden.Itissmallanditisever-changing,butmostofallitmakesmehappyanditisagoodthing.Shadeloversincludinghellebores,hostasandfernspredominate.Itisagardenweenjoylivinginwhethersimplywanderingthroughthegardenbyourselvesorvisitingwithfriendsinthefamilyroombythepond,inthemoreformaldiningroomareaorhavingafiresidechatafterdinner.And,thereisalwayschangeasthesunandshadepatternsevolvealongwithourinterests.We'velosttreesduringstormsthiswinterandlast.Thegoodnewsisthatsunloversarenowslowlybeingintroducedplusmyhusbandisthrilledtohavearaisedbedveggiegarden,oftenwithhisownquirkytwists.Yes,ourgardenhasevolvedfromahavenforchickensandexoticpheasantstoashadyretreattooneyettobedeterminedandthatisagoodthing.Agardenisnever"done"andwhowouldwantittobe?!TheClarkgardenisnearbyandalsoopenbyappointment.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:TakeI-5NorthtoVancouver.Thentakethe99thStexitandturnweston99thSt.Follow99thpastColumbiaRiverHighSchooltothelightat21stAve.Turnrightonto21standfollowitto115thSt.Turnleftonto115th.Wearethe3rdhouseontheleft.

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Cecil&MollySmithGardenPortlandChapter,ARS5065RaybellRoadStPaul,OR97137503-625-6331http://rhodies.org

Privategarden2-Apr,11-4,3-Apr,11-4,16-Apr,11-4,17-Apr,11-4,23-Apr,11-4,24-Apr,11-4,30-Apr,11-4,1-May,11-4,7-May,11-4,8-May,11-4,14-May,11-4,15-May,11-4,21-May,11-4,22-May,11-4

AcanopyofnativeDouglasfircreatesanidealenvironmentforawoodlandgardenofrarebeauty,featuringsuperiorformsofspeciesandhybridrhododendrons.Complementingtherhododendroncollectionarechoicetrees,shrubs,wildflowersandbulbs.Eachpathwayrevealsitsownvisualtreat-amoss-coveredlogwithplantstuckedintobarkcrevices,aferngarden,anddriftsofwildflowers.Massesofcyclamen,narcissus,erythroniumandtrilliumflourishhere,perfectcomplementstotherhododendrons.TheSmithGardenhascharmedanddelightedvisitorsfromaroundtheworld.ThegardenhasbeenfeaturedinmanypublicationsandanumberofTVshows.OwnedandmaintainedbyChaptersoftheARS.$3admissionchargefornon-membersoftheARS.OpenweekendsApril2-May22.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butonlyasmallpartofitDirections:I-5southtotheTigardexit294.ThroughTigardon99WtoNewberg.Left(south)atthelightbyFredMeyerontoSpringbrookRoadtotheend.LeftatthelightontoHwy219andsouthacrosstheriver.WatchfortheblueHeirloomRosessignsandturnrightontoChampoegRd.Go2blocksandgostraightatthedairyontoRaybellRd.Goabout1/2miletotheGardeninabiggroveoftrees.Thereisalargeparkingareaonthefarsideofthegarden.Amapandphotosareavailableatwww.rhodies.org.Storc,LiseAndrewComeau6021NWSkylineBlvdPortland,OR97229503-297-1262

Privategarden31-Jul,10-5,28-Aug,10-5Alsoopenbyappointment.

Ourlargegardenisaslopedclearingsurroundedbyforest.Westrivetoprovidewildlifehabitatandharmonizewithoursurroundingswhileincludingawidevarietyofedibleandornamentalplants.Low-watersectionsofthegardenincludetheusual,andsomeunusual,sun-lovingperennials,trees,andshrubs.Themoistwoodlandfeaturesthewitch-hazelfamily,conifers,

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andnatives.ContainersincludeamatureSollyaheterophylla.Therearetwentyvarietiesofhebe,sowemustlikethem.We'veusedlogs,timbers,rocks,blocks,andtreeringstomanageslopes.Constructionsince2014includesrockgardens,bedsfeaturingnativesandedibles,morepathsandstairs,andexpansionoftheraisedbedpotager.Pathsareslopedwithnohandrails,sosure-footednessisaplus.Wheelchairaccessibility:NoDirections:FromdowntownPortland,headoutUS-26west.Takeexit71BtowardSylvan.TurnrightontoSWSkylineBlvd,headingnorth.AtWBurnside,turnleftandafterashortdistancetakeaslightrightontoNWSkylineBlvd.ContinuenorthpastCornellRdandThompsonRd.Thedrivewayisontheleftat6021NWSkylineBlvd.Parkingislimited,withsomeadditionalparkingdowntheroad.Wewillbeonhandtoassistyou.Thompson,PatriciaSecretGardenGrowersNurseryDemonstrationGardens29100SNeedyRdCanby,OR97013-8544503-651-2006http://www.secretgardengrowers.com

Nurserydisplaygarden28-May,10-5,29-May,10-5,9-Jul,10-5,10-Jul,10-5,24-Sep,10-5,25-Sep,10-5Alsoopen:4/2/16-10/30/16Thu-Sat,10-5Alsoopenbyappointment.

SecretGardenGrowersmaybestbedescribedasamadgardener'splantlaboratory.Thetantalizingvarietyofplantsreflectanaddictiontounusualplantsofallpersuasions,mostconvenientlyidentified.Aseriesofrusticgardenvignettesdisplayingplantssectionedbycultureinclude:toohot,toodryMediterraneanGarden,dryshadeLughGardenanddry,deerinfestedBarnGarden.Mostvisitorsfindour"realitygardens"attractivedespiteafewweeds,molehills,deerandneverenoughtimeformaintenance.Wehopeyou'lldiscoversomenewplantsandwaystousethem!Plantsforsale!Picnictableprovided.PleasenotethespecialCascadeNurseryTrail(www.CascadeNurseryTrail.com)opengardendatesinMay,July&Sept.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:FromI-5southtaketheHubbardExit(southofWilsonville),leftonArndtRd(staytotherightwhereitforksatastoplight),followittotheend,thentakearightonBarlowRd,about4.5milestakealeftonZimmermanRd,proceedapproxonemilethenrightonNeedyRd,watchforthesignontheleftandturnintothelongdriveininfrontofthesign.From205south,taketheOregonCityexit,followHwy99EalongtheriverintoCanby;leftonIvySt(akaCanbyMarquamHwy),continueforabout5miles,

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thenturnrightontoHeinzRd,leftonNeedyRdandwatchforthesignontheleftsideandturnintothelongdriveinfrontofthesign.VanHoose,KristinHydrangeaHeaven6543SZimmermanRdAurora,OR97002503-651-2887http://www.hydrangeasplus.com

Nurserydisplaygarden28-May,10-5,29-May,10-5,9-Jul,10-5,10-Jul,10-5,24-Sep,10-5,25-Sep,10-5,

Juvenilegardenbutshowinggreatpromise.Morethan150hydrangeasandgrowing.Challengingsunnyhotspotsbutmostarethriving.Comeenjoythepink,white,blueandpurplebloomsinthesummerandfallcolor.Wheelchairaccessibility:NoDirections:FromI-5StaketheCanbyexit(282A)ontotheHubbardhighway.TurnleftontoEhlenRoadintoAurora.TurnleftatthelightontoHwy99E.TurnrightontoBarlowroad.Continue3.5miles(throughoneflashingstoplightatLoneElderRoad)andrightontoSZimmermanRd.OnehalfmiletoHydrangeasPlus,drivewayentranceontherightafterthepileofboulders.Vetter,ThomasMeadowMountainDesign1027NE110thAvePortland,OR97220-3136971-284-7221

Privategarden17-Apr,11-4,14-May,11-4,6-Aug,11-4Monday:13-Jun,4-9,11-Jul,4-9Alsoopenbyappointment.

Thegardenisnowenteringits18thseason.Plantsspillontothestreetandcreateascreenthatenclosesthefrontgarden.Inspringribes,ceanothus,corylopsis,chaenomeles,viburnumandmockorangeexplodewithcolorandfragrance.Thefreshnewfoliagecanbecopper,red,blueandgold.Asyouwalkthroughthegardennoticethecontrastincolor,shapeandtextureoftheferns,grassesandperennialsthattiethegardentogether.Thebackgardenisanoasis.Talltreesfilterthehotsun.TheshadybordersfeaturehugeCornuskousa,Hydangea'Sargentiana',Choisya'Sundance',Robinia'Frisia'andOstrichferns.Thefragranceoflilyandstarjasmine,thebloomsofclematis,fuchsia,roseandphloxmakesforagreatsummerevening.ThisgardenisthehiddengeminHazelwood.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofit

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Directions:I-84easttoHalsey-Gatewayexit,justbeyondI-205southexit.StayonHalsey,goeast1mile.Righton111thAveandstayrightattheforkthatturnsinto110thAve.Goto2ndblock,3rdhouseonright.FromI-205,takeGlisanexit;headeastto110th,thenleft2blocks.Wakefield,BruceJerryGrossnickleOldGermantownGardens13510NWOldGermantownRdPortland,OR97231503-289-3046

Privategarden22-May,11-5Alsoopentogroupsbyappointment.

Thisistheyearofprojects–renovationofperennialbedsandborders,thinningandremovalofovergrowntrees,etc.Thelistseemsendless.Ifyouwouldliketoseewhat’shappeningthisyear,comeonby.Therewilllikelybesomeareas“inprogress”!TuckedawayonawoodedparcelnearForestPark,OldGermantownGardensisanearly2-acrehillsidegardenthatisawealthofgardendiversity,includingponds,boggardens,perennialbedsandborders,woodlandplantings,rockgarden,dryhillsidegarden,andagreenhousefullofunusualtropicalplants.Eachgardenhabitatisstuffedfullofplants-rare,unusualandcommononestoo.Beyondthevarioustypesofgardensonthishillsideproperty,visitorswilldiscoveraFrench/Italian-stylepatio-terraceadjacenttothehouse.Theterraceincludessmalldecorativepools,afountain,rill,andwaterfall,allcontainedwithinhand-chiseledstonewalls.Thegardenisalwaysevolvingandchanging-bothnaturallyandbytheowners'guidinghands.Afterexploringtheextensivehillsidetrails,visitorswhomayneedtheaddedsustenancearewelcometorefreshmentsontheterraceorupstairsdeckwhiletakinginabirds-eyeviewofOldGermantownGardens.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butonlyasmallpartofitDirections:FromdowntownPortland:Overalljust20minutesfromdowntownPortland,takeHwy30northtowardsSauvieIsland.AfteryoupassundertheSt.John'sbridge,turnleftatthesignalthatpointsthewaytoGermantownRoad.GooneblockandmakeaverysharprightontoGermantown.Go2milestothetopofthehillandcrossSkylinewhilestayingonGermantown,thentakethenextleftontoOldGermantownRoad.Goforaboutamiledownthehill.Thedrivewaytothehousewillbeontheleft.Parkingisextremelylimitedatthehouseandwillbereservedforelderlyguestsandguestswithdisabilities.Otherguestsshouldparkonthesideoftheroadandwalkdownthepaveddriveway,enteringthroughthepedestriangate.

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Welch,Bob–seeEmel,AliciaWestergreen,CarolOutInTheGardenNursery32483SMathiasRdMolalla,OR97038-8448503-829-4141http://www.outinthegardennursery.com

Nurserydisplaygarden28-May,10-5,29-May,10-5,9-Jul,10-5,10-Jul,10-5,24-Jul,12-5,24-Sep,10-5,25-Sep,10-5Alsoopen:3/29/16-10/15/16Tue-Sun,10-4Alsoopenbyappointment.

OutintheGardenNursery-growinggreatgardensoneplantattime!LocatedontheedgeofMolalla,weareaspecialtynurseryfeaturingperennialsforshade,sunandeverythinginbetween.Ourfocusisonfoliageinamyriadofcolorsandtexturesprovidingmultipleseasonsofinterest.Wefeatureinspirationaldisplaygardenswhereyoucanwanderthepathwaysorhaveapicniclunchwhileyoucontemplatewhichplantswillgohomewithyou!Ourgardensareamixofsunandshadeconditionswithformalelementsbutcasualplantingsthatchangethroughthegrowingseason.ThecenterpieceofourgardensisthegrovesofmaturenativeOregonoaks.Theirbroadcanopiesgivethegardensbright,dappledshadeandproviderelieffromthehottestofsummerafternoons.Whileyouarehere,youcanfeeltheloveofourmenagerieofanimalsthatwilldelightthechildineveryone!Inspirationinanyseason!Pleasecheckourwebsitewww.outinthegardennursery.comorcall503-829-4141forhours,specialactivities,andCascadeNurseryTrailevents.Welookforwardtoseeingyou!Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:FromPortlandviaI-5:TakeI-5southtotheWoodburnexit#271.TurnleftofftheofframpandacrossI-5headingeastonHwy214.HeadeastthroughWoodburnandcontinueacrossHwy99onHwy211.Proceedapproximately15mileseastuntilarrivinginMolalla.ContinuestraightthroughtotheeastsideofMolalla.Atthe"Y"taketherightlegwhichisMathiasRoad.FollowMathiasapproximately1/2milesouth,continuingstraightwhenthemainroadturnstotheleft.Weareontheright.Youcannotmissthebrightbluehouse.FromPortland,viaI-205:TakeI-205southtoExit10ParkPlace/MolallaAvenue.Headsouthapproximately17milesonHwy213toHwy211.TurnleftontoHwy211.ContinuethroughMolallatotheeastendoftown.Atthe"Y"taketherightwhichisMathiasRoad.FollowMathiasapproximately1/2milesouth,continuingstraightwhenthemainroadturnstotheleft.Weareontheright.Youcannotmissthebrightbluehouse.

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Whitman,KathyCreeksideCottage5665BonitaRdLakeOswego,OR97035503-969-1962

Privategarden11-Jun,11-4,9-Jul,11-4,13-Aug,11-4

StepbackintohistoryandintothecountrywhenvisitingCreeksideCottageGarden.Thecottageframedbythegardenwasbuiltin1930,andalthoughjustminutesoffI-5,itislocatedonalargelotwithacreekandbeautifullargetrees.Withsunny,partly-sunnyandshadyareas,thegardenissituatedon3/4ofanacreonCarterCreek.Growinginitare50+clematisandalltheirfriends,includingroses,hardygeraniums,irisesofmanytypes,andlotsandlotsoflilies.InJunetheclematis,earlyperennialsandliliesarethestars.InAugusttheclematis,dahlias,astersareinbloomandtheannualcuttinggardenisfullofcosmos,zinnias,annualbaby'sbreath,andnicotianas.Tworaisedveggiebeds,peasandbeantrellisesandblueberriesroundoutthisgarden'susefulnessandcharm.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:TakeI-5Southtoexit291,CarmanDr.GoeasttoLakeOswegoonCarmanDr.1mile,turnleftattheflashingredlightontoBonitaRd.5665isa"flag"lot,soparkuponthestreet(plentyofroomonbothsides),thenwalkdownthelongdrivewaytothecottage.We'llseeyouthere!WildGingerFarm–seeJensen,TrulsWildlifeBotanicalGardens–seeHardin,MeredithWiley,Sharon509SouthCenterStOregonCity,OR97045503-657-9054

Privategarden16-Apr,10-4,17-Apr,10-4,8-May,10-4,23-Jul,10-4,24-Jul,10-4Alsoopenbyappointment.

THEREAREEVENMORECHANGESTOMYGARDENSFROMLASTYEAR!!Wenowhaveadded2morepondsfromayear-roundcreekthatwejustfoundafterclearingout2newareasonourpropertyoverlookingWillametteFalls.Ialsodidalotof"remodeling"lastyear.Therearemanyplantingareasthatarealltiedtogetherbymoss-coveredwallsthatIbuiltoutof"native"rocks.Allofthegardens,whicharemostlyinfilteredshade,canbereachedbywindingpathsorunusualsteps.Includedarelargecollectionsofferns,hostas,perennials,shrubsandtrees.Relaxonabench,strollalongthepaths

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orsitatoneofthepatiosincludingouroriginalfallsandpond.AlsolookforgardenartandothertreasuresIhavecollectedovertimethatseemtoincreaseeverymonth.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butonlyasmallpartofitDirections:TakeI-205toOregonCityandtaketheOregonCity/MolallaexitattheNorthendofOregonCity.Turnrightatthefirstlightsoffthefreeway(WashingtonSt.)byHomeDepotandgoallthewayupto7thSt.(7-11storeisonyourright).Turnrightandgo1blocktoCenterSt.TurnleftonCenterSt.andgoallthewayUPTHEHILLto509SouthCenterSt.(about12blocks).LookfortheOpenGardensigns.Wilke,Kathy204NE304thAvenueWashougal,WA986713603351742

Privategarden13-Aug,10-3,14-Aug,10-3Newlisting

In2005wefoundthehouseofourdreams:aonelevelhomeon5acres,andattheendofthethirdroadoffofamainroad(weird,Iknow,buttrue).WesitabovetheStauffer'sDairyFarm,andwedon'tmindtheoccasionalfragranceofabarnyard.Manyprojectshavebeencompletedincludingbasaltrockwallsbuiltaroundtheturn-aroundandvariousbeds.Weleveledthefrontyard,addedvarioustypesofraisedvegetablebeds,builtashop,andinstalledagreenhouse.Welookforwardtomoregardenprojectsandplantoincorporateavarietyofhostas,ferns,andheuchera.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butonlyasmallpartofitDirections:TakeI-205northfromPortlandandgoeastonHwy14inWashington.Turnleftonto15thStreetatthesignal.There'saPendletonWoolenMillatthisintersectioninWashougal.15thStreetturnsintoWashougalRiverRoad.Drive3milesupWashougalRiverRoadandturnleftontoSE17thStreet.TheroadbendstotherightandbecomesSECoffeyRoad.TheroadbendsagaintotherightandbecomesSE312thAvenue.Passthefiredepartmentonyourright.TheroadbendsagaintotheleftandbecomesNE10thStreet.Afterabout1/4mile,turnleftintoourstreet-305thAvenueto304thAvenue.GoallthewaytotheendtakingarightattheYto204NE304thAvenue.

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Wisner,LindaChetOrloffFlickerFarm18200NWSauvieIslandRdPortland,OR97231-1338503-282-3929http://www.wisnercreative.com

Privategarden19-Jun,11-4Monday:25-Jul,5-duskAlsoopenbyappointment.

Comeexploreour1.3-acreSauvieIslandhome.WalkthroughgatessculptedbyRayHustonintothemagicalworldofFlickerFarm,theheartofwhichisaMediterranean-meets-Pacific-Northwestcourtyard.Fromtheshadybordersandbedsinthefront,totheherbgardenandberms,tothemeadowsandnativeplanthedgerowsbeyond,thereismuchtodiscover.Bylatesummer,toweringamaranthstalkspunctuatethesceneandvegetablegardensareoverflowing.You'llfindplentyofplacestositawhile,fromadry-stackedstonebenchinfront,toaclusterofAdirondackchairsunderthecontortedmulberry,tothebirchgrove.Comeonascheduleddate,orcallwhenyou'reinthemoodforyourownprivatevisit.NOTE:ThenearbygardensofJaneHartline&MarkGreenfield,andBobHyland&AndrewBeckmanareopenonthesamedates.Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,ormostofitDirections:SauvieIslandis12milesnorthwestfromdowntownPortland.TakeHighway30(YeonStreetorSt.HelensRoad)towardScappooseandAstoria,passingundertheSt.JohnsBridgeandthroughthelittletownofLinnton.Continue2.2milestotheSauvieIslandbridge.FromthebridgestayonSauvieIslandRoadfor2.2miles.WearejustbeyondwhereReederRoadcurvesofftotheright.Lookfor18200NWSauvieIslandRoadontheright.There'sayellowfireenginesignrightnexttothedriveway.Zaveson,DebraNormJacobsArbutusGardenArtsDisplayGarden4235SEHarneySt.Portland,OR97206503-206-2584http://www.arbutusgarden.com

Nurserydisplaygarden7-May,11-5,8-May,11-5,24-Sep,11-5,25-Sep,11-5,22-Oct,11-5,23-Oct,11-5Monday:26-Sep,4-7Alsoopen:4/2/16-10/30/16Sat-Sun,11-5Alsoopenbyappointment.

Ourdisplaygardenhasmoved!WehaveretiredandmovedfromtheYamhillfarmtoSEPortland.Wewereusedtoshady,rockyandsloping.Nowwe

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haveflat,sunnyandalluvialsoilbecauseourgardenisonanislandsurroundedbyJohnsonCreek.Wehavebeenworkingonitfor6yearsandthoughyoung,thegardenisgrowingquicklyandbeginningtofillin.Thegardenspaceisalongrectangleandwehavedivideditintobedsconnectedbypaths.WehavebuiltsomesmallmoundsmostlyfordwarfconifersandhaveacentralAsianstylesittingarea.Shadeloversandwoodlandplantsaresnuggledunderthelargefirsatthebackwhilemoreshadeiscreatedelsewhere.ManyJapanesemaplesarescatteredthroughthelandscape.Ournurseryhasalsomovedandisopenwhenthegardenisondisplay.Bringyourbirdwatchingbinocularstoviewtheherons,kingfishersandotherwildlifeonthecreek!Wheelchairaccessibility:Yes,butonlyasmallpartofitDirections:TakeoneofthebridgestotheEastsideoftheriver.TakeHwy99E(SEMcLoughlinBlvd)southtowardMilwaukieandexitatTacomainWestmoreland.Goeastoverthebridgecrossing99EandtherailroadtrackscontinuingonJohnsonCreekBlvd.Youwillgoupariseandcometoa3-waytrafficlight.TurnlefttostayonJohnsonCreekBlvd.Youwillgothroughtwostopsigns,crosstheSpringwaterCorridortrailandcometoatrafficsignal.GostraightthroughthesignalthenturnleftonSE45thAve.andimmediatelyleftagainonSEHarneySt.Harneyisaone-lanedeadendstreet.Pleaseparkbeforecrossingthelittlebridgeastheislandhaslittleturn-aroundorparkingspace.Pleasewalkacrossthebridge,wherewearethegreyhouseonthecornerontheotherside.

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PUBLICGARDENSBloedelReserve7571NEDolphinDr.BainbridgeIsland,WA98110(206)842-7631bloedelreserve.orgBush’sPasturePark890MissionStreetSESalem,ORChaseGarden16015264thSt.E.Orting,WA98360(360)893-6739chasegarden.orgTheConnieHansenGarden1931NW33rdSt.LincolnCity,OR97367(541)994-6338conniehansengarden.comCrystalSpringsRhododendronGarden6015SE28thAvenuePortland,OR97202(503)771-8386ElkRockGardenattheBishop’sClose11800SWMilitaryLanePortland,OR97219(888)346-2373or(503)636-5613elkrockgarden.orgHendricksParkSummitAve.andSkylineBlvd.Eugene,OR97403friendsofhendrickspark.orgHistoricDeepwoodGarden1116MissionStreetSESalem,OR97302(503)363-1825historicdeepwoodestate.org

HolladayParkNE11thandHolladayStreetPortland,OR97255TheHoytArboretum4000SWFairviewBlvd.Portland,OR97221(503)865-8733hoytarboretum.orgHuldaKlagerLilacGardens115S.PekinRoadWoodland,WA98674(360)225-8996lilacgardens.comJapaneseGarden611SWKingstonPortland,OR97205(503)223-1321japanesegarden.comLakewoldGardens12317GravellyLakeDr.SWLakewood,WA98499(253)584-4106lakewoldgardens.orgLanSuChineseGarden239NWEverettSt.Portland,OR97209(503)228-8131lansugarden.orgLeachBotanicalGarden6704SE122ndAve.Portland,OR97236(503)823-9503leachgarden.org

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MarthaSpringerBotanicalGardenWillametteUniversity900StateSt.Salem,OR97301(503)370-6300MountPisgahArboretum34901FrankParrishRd.Eugene,OR97405(541)747-3817mountpisgaharboretum.comNaturescapingofSWWashingtonWildlifeBotanicalGarden11000NE149thSt.BrushPrairie,WA98606(360)737-1160naturescaping.orgOakGroveGardenClubRisleyLandingGardens16195SERiverForestPl.OakGrove,OR97267oakgrovegardenclub.comOhmeGardens3327OhmeRd.Wenatchee,WA98801(509)662-5785ohmegardens.comOregonGarden879W.MainSt.Silverton,OR97381(877)674-2733or(503)874-8100oregongarden.org

PortlandMemoryGardenSEPowellBlvd.at104thAve.intheSEcornerofEdBenedictParkPortland,OR97266portlandmemorygarden.orgPowellsWood:ANorthwestGarden430SouthDashPointRd.FederalWay,WA98003(253)529-1620powellswood.orgReedCollegeTheatreAnnexHellStripSE28thAveandSteeleSt.Portland,OR97202YakimaAreaArboretum1401ArboretumDr.Yakima,WA98901(509)248-7337ahtrees.orgPORTLANDROSEGARDENSInternationalRoseTestGarden400SWKingstonPortland,OR97205(503)823-3636rosegardenstore.orgLadd’sAdditionSE16thandHarrisonSt.Portland,OR97214laddsadditiongardens.comPeninsulaParkRoseGardenN.AinsworthSt.andAlbinaAve.Portland,OR97217

Pleasenote:thisinformationwascurrentatthetimeofpublication,butmaychangethereafter.Thereforeweurgeyoutocontactgardenspriortoyourvisittoconfirmtheircurrentstatus.

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THE HARDY PLANT SOCIETY OF OREGON GARDENS 2016 · gardens will be $7.00 at the garden’s entry. There will be HPSO event signs in place to help you find the locations. Your entrance