The same winter's day that I unintentionally stumbled upon Nancyland for the first time I also discovered this garden, just up the street. So it was somewhat fitting that the warm summer's evening that I officially visited one I got to visit the other...
After admiring the Romneya coulteri.
I entered through the arch...
I've never cared much for Persicaria virginiana 'Painter's Palette' (too busy), but here I loved it.
And the ameranth, wow!
This is a good reminder to move my black calla, it's been years since it bloomed. Too much shade.
Still those leaves are mighty fine.
Walking around the side of the house, not sure what awaits in the back garden...
Tall bamboo!
What a fabulous intimate space. The garage (I think, maybe it was another out building? The memory is a bit hazy) had been converted to a studio and sitting area.
You know I love the dense planting style.
The offerings of gardens open to visit are drying up as the weather turns cool and yes, rainy. Thankfully I still have a few more of my summer garden visits to share!
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Those bamboos are majestic! Nice bonus of a garden to discover and see, and loving that garage space, could imagine myself relaxing there...
ReplyDeleteThe building seems to have the same use as your Jungle Hut, but a very different vibe.
DeleteJust how tall are those bamboo? What a beautiful space, I need to take advantage of HPSO open gardens more often. Next year for sure.
ReplyDeleteTall, very tall (I am no good at estimating height!)...you really do Tamara, there are some real gems in this city.
DeleteOk, once more... wow! I have nothing more to say...
ReplyDeleteHaha!
DeleteLove those dense plantings and that bamboo is amazing!
ReplyDeleteAnd right on the property line, I wonder how the neighbors feel about it?
DeleteWhat a day you had!
ReplyDeleteDarcy Daniels open garden was the same evening. Three garden visits and still home in time to make dinner...
DeleteOh my, it seems like a secret garden. Great design that pulls the visitor in and welcomes them when they get there. Seems like it would be a great place to spend a day!
ReplyDeleteI could have happily sat down and spent the evening there.
DeleteThat's it, I'm growing chartreuse amaranthus next year, even tho I know full well if it looks that happy in Portland it's going to be miserable here.
ReplyDeleteNot necessarily so Denise! Since it thrives in our hot dry summer don't you think it could look good in your garden?
DeleteWhat a great garden, thanks for sharing it! I love those pendulous Amaranthus! And I am definitely also a big fan of dense plantings.
ReplyDeleteAs Megan has been known to say...if you can still see dirt you're not done (plant more!).
DeleteCool.
ReplyDeleteAre you a HPSO member Mindy?
DeleteIt has a very tropical feel, although maybe that's partly the rain. I vaguely remember rain...I could be quite happy sitting out a rainstorm on that covered porch.
ReplyDeleteFunny you mention rain as it just returned today after a long absence. Wish I could send some to you. (the "rain" in these images was actually the owners irrigation efforts)
Deletewhoa, that Romneya coulteri is so cool....and I think I need an Amaranth!
ReplyDeleteDid you like the red amaranth at the 50th "Hollywood" house? It was cool but I like the green so much better.
DeleteWhew, that bamboo! Gorgeous. And I want an outdoor room/greenhouse like that.
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