tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post7827217900086204998..comments2024-03-22T11:38:01.955-07:00Comments on Chickadee Gardens: An Early Spring Garden in the Hills: The Torch Family GardenChickadee Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-82089648731418772142015-09-02T11:34:58.658-07:002015-09-02T11:34:58.658-07:00Chickadee Gardens, if you would like to write a bl...Chickadee Gardens, if you would like to write a blog post about this year's Portland Garden Tour | WEST, I'd be happy to support you with photos, information and access. Thanks! RobinRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170555172757898667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-53772552365225109842015-08-25T21:23:15.695-07:002015-08-25T21:23:15.695-07:00I'm one of the organizers of the Portland Gard...I'm one of the organizers of the Portland Garden Tour | WEST. I'm glad you enjoyed the Torch gardens! This year's tour is coming up on September 13. I hope you can make it! portlandgardentour.comRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170555172757898667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-63080016124724041532015-04-09T09:39:15.092-07:002015-04-09T09:39:15.092-07:00Oh my gosh, now that would be the dream. All that...Oh my gosh, now that would be the dream. All that space with established trees and shrubs. Amazing.Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07247379600555185331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-59129602855472149912015-04-05T20:00:48.024-07:002015-04-05T20:00:48.024-07:00It's a beautiful place, to be sure, Anna. I...It's a beautiful place, to be sure, Anna. I'm glad you enjoyed it! :) A gem, indeed.Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-23275343635214330892015-04-05T19:57:16.731-07:002015-04-05T19:57:16.731-07:00It is something I hadn't really considered unt...It is something I hadn't really considered until recently and yes, you are right. It is inspiring, the Torches are people to admire, to be sure. I was honored to be able to tour it and I hope to be able to see it again this summer! Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-68186094302570806912015-04-05T19:56:13.438-07:002015-04-05T19:56:13.438-07:00You could, Grace. It is, as Fif says, like a park....You could, Grace. It is, as Fif says, like a park. Glad you enjoyed it, Grace! As always, thanks for reading :) Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-85108861243702346982015-04-05T19:55:35.637-07:002015-04-05T19:55:35.637-07:00Indeed, it is a park in the city. Good analogy, Fi...Indeed, it is a park in the city. Good analogy, Fifi! Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-61605937167516337912015-04-05T19:55:12.349-07:002015-04-05T19:55:12.349-07:00Thank you Janneke. It is a beautiful home inside t...Thank you Janneke. It is a beautiful home inside too, such big trees and a wonderful family, too. I'm glad I got a chance to see it and share it. Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-34415645272009403172015-04-04T13:02:48.757-07:002015-04-04T13:02:48.757-07:00What a gem - and what a privilege to be able to vi...What a gem - and what a privilege to be able to visit. I'm just a little bit envious... but thanks for a great tour through your eyes and lens!Anna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353084595743927603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-53459937346167424332015-04-04T12:41:39.667-07:002015-04-04T12:41:39.667-07:00It is always a concern, when a mature garden chang...It is always a concern, when a mature garden changes hands, that much will be lost in the transition. It's inspiring to see just the opposite taking place here. Thanks for letting us ride your coat-tails don a personal ramble.rickiihttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-61587570358544795242015-04-04T12:10:20.307-07:002015-04-04T12:10:20.307-07:00What a beautiful setting. So much to see. You coul...What a beautiful setting. So much to see. You could just walk around for hours and unwind after a busy day.Thank you for a fantastic tour, Tamara. GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-1697912455106686562015-04-03T16:01:28.184-07:002015-04-03T16:01:28.184-07:00Woweee, what a property! Like their own park in t...Woweee, what a property! Like their own park in the city. That's my dream!fifinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-76414878364993184362015-04-03T08:05:28.047-07:002015-04-03T08:05:28.047-07:00That garden is a real gem, I love it and the house...That garden is a real gem, I love it and the house.......wonderful! There also are some terrific trees in it, thank you for sharing this.<br />Janneke https://www.blogger.com/profile/11056916431881916066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-38758645755956062972015-04-03T07:10:33.895-07:002015-04-03T07:10:33.895-07:00Either option is good with me, Luisa! Agave montan...Either option is good with me, Luisa! Agave montana, eh...hmm...Loree? Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-53013872059062137422015-04-03T07:10:04.849-07:002015-04-03T07:10:04.849-07:00You are so welcome! Danger, there was no agave! Ha...You are so welcome! Danger, there was no agave! Hahha...well, some guerrilla gardening might be in order. We'll talk.Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-4954499248890556762015-04-03T07:09:18.979-07:002015-04-03T07:09:18.979-07:00Isn't that something? There were many other ar...Isn't that something? There were many other areas, a lot of chairs and things were put away for winter too. I just didn't photograph everything. I am hoping (begging again??) to come back again to see it this summer (hint hint??) :)Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-58433929094554368372015-04-03T07:08:04.029-07:002015-04-03T07:08:04.029-07:00The trees are amazing, there are some Cedrus deodo...The trees are amazing, there are some Cedrus deodora and Cedrus libani or tree of Lebanon on the perimeter of the property, too. Lots of Douglass firs, also. Many very old trees, an old (for an urban site) forest. Just enchanting.Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-10429742154969050262015-04-03T07:06:39.688-07:002015-04-03T07:06:39.688-07:00It is amazing, and so rewarding! I love it. Well s...It is amazing, and so rewarding! I love it. Well said, guys. Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-75491696745243952142015-04-03T07:06:14.389-07:002015-04-03T07:06:14.389-07:00I totally agree, Peter. Anyone could just remove i...I totally agree, Peter. Anyone could just remove it all but they chose, to use your word, to be stewards of this lovely place and to contribute. Kudos to them! Well said, too Peter. Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-25656505454272863602015-04-03T00:50:13.332-07:002015-04-03T00:50:13.332-07:00What a wonderful garden -- and to have it to yours...What a wonderful garden -- and to have it to yourself, instead of sharing it with dozens of others on a garden tour... though actually, that doesn't sound so bad, either! (I LOL'ed at Danger Garden's comment. [whispers] Loree! Agave montana!)Luisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042236324318156854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-59474065611297687342015-04-02T17:54:46.181-07:002015-04-02T17:54:46.181-07:00Wonderful Tamara, thank you to you and the family ...Wonderful Tamara, thank you to you and the family for sharing it with us! I must ask though, was there an agave? (maybe I need to do a little guerrilla gardening?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-2827522431801839302015-04-02T16:42:22.316-07:002015-04-02T16:42:22.316-07:00Oh, that curvy-branched maple toward the end -- wh...Oh, that curvy-branched maple toward the end -- what a treasure! Are there seating areas other than the fire pit and a bench here or there? It seems a little lacking in that element... Want to see it (through you) in summer now!Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393082652312828458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-20522308811513046682015-04-02T11:49:31.222-07:002015-04-02T11:49:31.222-07:00Spectacular! I'm in awe of all those mature -...Spectacular! I'm in awe of all those mature - and majestic - trees. The perfect garden to live in and enjoy.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-14886447719129298342015-04-02T08:17:22.850-07:002015-04-02T08:17:22.850-07:00It's amazing isn't it what opportunities a...It's amazing isn't it what opportunities arise when meeting people on a day to day basis. They have a beautiful garden, it has an air of formlity but relaxed at the same time.Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665807378090241608.post-36933523803258221542015-04-02T07:42:12.728-07:002015-04-02T07:42:12.728-07:00A magnificent garden! While the Torches don't...A magnificent garden! While the Torches don't take credit for being gardeners, in addition to all you mentioned, they had the foresight not to destroy this place. Some new homeowners want to put their stamp on a place and bring in heavy equipment to do just that. It takes special people to be stewards of something beautiful, contribute to but not undo what is there. Thank you for the tour of this private Portland paradise! outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.com