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Thursday, August 6, 2020
Heather sent me there...
My friend Heather posted images of this garden to Instagram that were so, well, interesting, that I couldn't help but ask for the address so I could go see it for myself. 
The greenhouse looked pretty amazing. I wouldn't mind taking that home with me, there's even a sink! On the other hand I found the change in the fencing and wall material to be a little odd...
The super-decorative span of fence...
A few details...
Moving on down the side of the property...
Yep, an angel suddenly appeared.
There were small planting pockets between the sidewalk and the wall.
Not all the space was planted though, there was decorative rock-work too.
The entry was marked by an arch.
A very decorative arch.
Moving on...
And then this, which makes three very different fencing styles. I am all for delineating space, but using three such different fencing materials gets really confusing to my eye.
The corrugated seems to mark where the tiny house goes. But since it's mobile (see the wheels?), why make such a permanently different statement there? It's almost like the different styles were a resume of what can be built, rather than a fence around a private garden. Perhaps the owner is a builder of gardens?
I was heading back towards my car when I noticed...
An agave! Thank god. I mean what were they doing with that greenhouse anyway???
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Its a bit puzzling, all those style mashed up together in one garden. Maybe what started as a single property was parceled out. I find the parameter wall with the mosaic and pocket planting very appealing.
ReplyDeleteIt's all still a single property, but I can see why you would think that.
DeleteInteresting but I agree, also distracting. I had a similar thought to the one your voiced: an owner who does artistic metal work married to a landscaper? Maybe the greenhouse is used as a greenhouse in winter and a warm season retreat the rest of the year? Maybe you'll have to go back in winter to check?
ReplyDeleteAn assignment! I will try to remember to do so.
DeleteHave never seen a tiny house before. Is it like a mobile home? The style is definitely very eclectic with an almost steam punk look with all the rusted metal and scroll work metal fence. Thankfully it had at least one agave though I did notice a yucca in one of the shots.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, well, I guess you're not in the PNW? Tiny houses are all the rage here. They are kind of mobile home-like, in that they are usually designed to be able to be moved, but not often. They take advantage of any available space for accessory dwellings.
DeleteReminds me of that movie Three Faces of Eve.
ReplyDeleterickii
Which I don't think I've ever seen!
DeletePainful stylistic mismatch of elements each perfectly fine in isolation. Neat and cared for, all of it, but...hurts to look.
ReplyDeleteOf yes, very neat and cared for.
DeleteEclectic styling, to say the least. Looking at the details, it seems Indian influenced, with the design of fence, mosaics and elephant pedestal. I was shocked to see that instead of being made of iron, the fancy panels were cut from plywood. How long would that last (even painted) in the PNW? All that work to last only a few years, but clearly, the owner must be the gardener/artist. I love the old style home, but that modern box tiny home next to it clashes awfully. Possibly that lot is a separate property?
ReplyDeleteGood share, Loree!
Yes, that is a major question....how long indeed? Time will tell...
DeleteAs for the modern box it appears to be on the same property. Maybe a rental?
I thought the steps and entryway were exceptionally well composed. I like the large vertical rock holding up the side of the steps and the red hot poker planted to either side.
ReplyDeleteI made some outdoor wooden screening almost 20 yrs ago which was built into a stucco garden wall. It's still there. The stained screening in this post may last many years. I can't imagine the planning and skill required to cut these by hand - maybe it was done with a CNC router.
Regarding your wooden screening lasting 20 years I think the name of your blog is important to remember (Dry Oasis). Nobody has ever referred to Portland as such, except for maybe in July and August.
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