tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post5113055351455749486..comments2024-03-16T11:25:03.475-07:00Comments on Chickadee Gardens: Portland Garden Tour West: Jane Platt Chickadee Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-39690891140209698702019-05-22T16:16:36.487-07:002019-05-22T16:16:36.487-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-56471914274141495612019-05-16T21:11:41.475-07:002019-05-16T21:11:41.475-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-12556092825243421832015-10-17T08:24:31.999-07:002015-10-17T08:24:31.999-07:00I would love to see it in spring. If you look it u...I would love to see it in spring. If you look it up, there are a few Oregonian and Portland Monthly articles with photos...very lovely. I love the visual of you petting all the trees, very sweet! Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-22707770646195538232015-10-17T08:23:39.858-07:002015-10-17T08:23:39.858-07:00They make my heart sing too, Peter. The age of the...They make my heart sing too, Peter. The age of these trees and shrubs, too - we often don't allow plants to mature. And yes, I have some trees in my stash :) Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-82070616360752818212015-10-17T08:22:40.653-07:002015-10-17T08:22:40.653-07:00It is lush and lovely, isn't it? Oh, yes Diana...It is lush and lovely, isn't it? Oh, yes Diana - this is two acres or something like that. Huge trees, mature, it all spells time and nature, two things we have no control over but Jane had great foresight. Looking forward to seeing your posts about the Austin tour!! I'll check them out for sure.Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-47679337400718838772015-10-17T08:21:14.225-07:002015-10-17T08:21:14.225-07:00Oh, I know Anna. What I was thinking too. We are s...Oh, I know Anna. What I was thinking too. We are so spoiled with our choices and availability, especially in Oregon where we can grow nearly anything. Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-62869029013369969872015-10-17T08:20:28.655-07:002015-10-17T08:20:28.655-07:00Oh, I know...very good point. I'm thrilled it&...Oh, I know...very good point. I'm thrilled it's such a part of Portland history, let's all make sure it stays that way, indeed! Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-66996191413784804482015-10-17T05:59:54.014-07:002015-10-17T05:59:54.014-07:00I bet it's amazing in the spring. I would be ...I bet it's amazing in the spring. I would be walking around petting all the new growth on the conifers. :)Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07247379600555185331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-63719562803080641242015-10-15T07:51:49.187-07:002015-10-15T07:51:49.187-07:00Thanks for sharing this Portland treasure! Mature...Thanks for sharing this Portland treasure! Mature conifers make my heart sing. Something about experiencing such beauty and size in person is awe inspiring. How wonderful to be able to grow so many great trees to maturity. Let's see, the Chickadee garden will soon be moving to a larger property...hmm. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-18870053493712942392015-10-11T10:10:15.052-07:002015-10-11T10:10:15.052-07:00What a lush and lovely garden. Just looking at yo...What a lush and lovely garden. Just looking at your photos evokes a sense of peace and quiet. This garden is certainly larger than most of those we saw in Portland at the Garden Bloggers Fling. I love seeing all those beautiful trees native to the Pacific Northwest. We’re having a garden tour in Austin next weekend, and several garden bloggers were given a preview tour and I’ve been posting about those gardens this last week. Such a dramatic contrast to yours!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08681758051433522246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-58359040908651517532015-10-10T18:15:03.564-07:002015-10-10T18:15:03.564-07:00Just like Ricki, I was thinking about how absolute...Just like Ricki, I was thinking about how absolutely unique many of these plants must have been when they first arrived. Whether we realize it or not, our current abundance stem from these and other trail blazers who first brought the exotics over. We're so spoiled nowadays... That weeping Cedar is a sight to see, indeed! Absolutely marvelous! :)Anna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353084595743927603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-37516340436259418792015-10-09T17:08:08.028-07:002015-10-09T17:08:08.028-07:00Just hope this home and garden survive the mentali...Just hope this home and garden survive the mentality newcomer buyers to Portland who do not respect the ecosystem and classic homes tearing them down to build a so-called Modern box or McMansion.Michelehttp://livingamongsaguaros.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-14147380074245428132015-10-09T13:25:46.002-07:002015-10-09T13:25:46.002-07:00You are so right, Rickii. I thought about the &quo...You are so right, Rickii. I thought about the "exotics" too and how they must have seemed that way and what our eyes today bring to the mix. I don't think it's changed a LOT but still.....I hope you get to see it someday! Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-86221736707246032392015-10-09T13:24:47.500-07:002015-10-09T13:24:47.500-07:00It is...worth a visit if it's open for HPSO, F...It is...worth a visit if it's open for HPSO, Fifi!Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-82628754188627678622015-10-09T13:24:31.512-07:002015-10-09T13:24:31.512-07:00Yes, special and huge...wouldn't that be somet...Yes, special and huge...wouldn't that be something if we could tend gardens throughout generations? Very special.Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-72203762858620618852015-10-09T13:23:29.237-07:002015-10-09T13:23:29.237-07:00Oh yes, beautyberry does quite well here! Bring it...Oh yes, beautyberry does quite well here! Bring it with you if you have some! Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-76998451525876801322015-10-09T13:23:00.349-07:002015-10-09T13:23:00.349-07:00I would also describe it as tranquil, indeed!I would also describe it as tranquil, indeed!Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-21012712987037837342015-10-09T13:11:53.620-07:002015-10-09T13:11:53.620-07:00Isn't that impressive? It is massive, indeed. ...Isn't that impressive? It is massive, indeed. The home and garden do belong together, well-said, Janneke. Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-16903132367325346032015-10-09T13:11:24.056-07:002015-10-09T13:11:24.056-07:00I understand it is open from time to time, Alison ...I understand it is open from time to time, Alison - so I'll keep my eyes open for you! Yes, the size of this garden allows for these mature trees to really shine. Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-34394880320625974942015-10-09T12:39:45.905-07:002015-10-09T12:39:45.905-07:00So very Old Portland. If only other landmarks coul...So very Old Portland. If only other landmarks could have been handed down and tended so lovingly. I've heard of this garden as long as I've been interested in gardening. Thanks for finally giving me a glimpse. Imagine how exotic much of this plant material must have seemed way back when hardly anyone paid attention to such things. The understated waterfall and the bear sculpture are emblematic of the serenity of the place.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843132106213356234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-23940072433835738422015-10-09T12:01:27.996-07:002015-10-09T12:01:27.996-07:00what a beautiful property. so serene!what a beautiful property. so serene!fifinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-43925810409699523032015-10-09T06:07:57.421-07:002015-10-09T06:07:57.421-07:00Really special, and huge! It would be wonderful to...Really special, and huge! It would be wonderful to enjoy a garden that my parents or grandparents had designed and tended!Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393082652312828458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-25853519415871307552015-10-08T15:38:55.883-07:002015-10-08T15:38:55.883-07:00Beautiful. I am not familiar with yellow waxbells ...Beautiful. I am not familiar with yellow waxbells but want some! It is good to know that you grow beautyberry there. It does well here in Alabama too.Phillip Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-89054601636173625472015-10-08T10:52:59.201-07:002015-10-08T10:52:59.201-07:00A beautiful garden that looks tranquil as well!A beautiful garden that looks tranquil as well!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-80780198388956542412015-10-08T10:14:27.352-07:002015-10-08T10:14:27.352-07:00Very interesting garden, I was really impressed by...Very interesting garden, I was really impressed by the huge weeping cedar in front of the house. Like the cosy house too, it really belongs to this garden, I think.Janneke https://www.blogger.com/profile/11056916431881916066noreply@blogger.com