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The Oregon Garden

12 years ago

On a whim, the BILs and I decided to visit the Oregon Garden in Silverton, about an hour SE of Portland. We had all heard of it, but I understood it to be a small display garden attached to a resort hotel.We were blown away when we arrived, this is a full scale botanical garden, 80 acres, with expansions taking place as we speak. Definitely a must-see if we decide to do a PNW IU in the future.

This garden has one of the most impressive conifer collections I've ever seen, and they are in the process of doubling it's size.
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Enjoy !

Kathy in Napa

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chloehoover
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Beautiful, Kathy - it reminds me of the Mendecino Botanic Garden we saw (as a more mature stage). I love that decorative wavy ironwork - such a simple concept but so neat looking in its execution.

Can't wait to see more photos!

-cindy
jak1
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Oh Wow Kathy, talk about serendipity!

Is that sort of crawling conifer a Cobra? I saw one for the first time yesterday....

There are days when I wish I had more space! Or made better use of what I have.

I love your photo shoots!

Cheers,

Julie
woodyoak zone 5 southern Ont., Canada
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
The pergola and wavy ironwork caught my eye the most - any wines on either of those?

It certainly looks like a place well worth visiting!
gardenbug
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I so enjoy traveling along with you on these trips Kathy!
cyn427 (z. 7, N. VA)
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I love the way so many conifers look as though they could just come alive and walk around on their own.

Wonderful pics, Kathy!
deanneart
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Holy WOW!!!!!! Absolutely stunning Kathy. what a fabulous and magnificent garden. Would love to see that sometime.
Thanks so much for taking the time to share these pics!

Deanne
drema_dianne
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Great pics Kathy!! Reminds me how much I love conifers!

Drema
chloehoover
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Love your comment, Cyn - these conifers indeed look like they could start walking any time -- hmmm, maybe we've been watching too many movies - it reminds me of the Forest in Lord of the Rings movies!!
michelle_zone4
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I can see why you were blown away. Wow! Amazing specimens and amazing colors too. Thanks for taking us along.

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