Friday, March 26, 2021

Cornelius Pass Roadhouse—do not worry! There were agaves...

So as I teased yesterday, there were agaves to be found at McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse, thank goodness! At the point I took this shot I still wasn't sure, I was just appreciating the row of bananas (Musa basjoo) along the windows...

But walking on just a few feet I found the agaves, A. 'Blue Glow' to be exact...


That rusty metal contraption caught my eye, briefly.

But then it was back to the agaves...


All of them outdoors just like this through the winter.

The wine-barrel-ring fence was also a nice touch.


So many agaves! And to think I was concerned there would be none.


I find myself wanting to get creative with hanging containers and agaves now. I've not really explored that combination much.


Agaves + moss! Where are we? Yep... Oregon.


What can I say? Once again, McMenamins does not disappoint.

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13 comments:

  1. Those are great hanging contraptions. I'm looking forward to seeing the results of your explorations.

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    1. I love your use of the word “contraptions”!

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  2. Hmm. I happen to have an empty globe planter much like one of those. I'm not sure how I feel about caging agaves, though. In any case, I'm glad you got your agave fix.

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    1. I remember the stir the caged agave caused during the DC Fling, your comment brought back memories of that fun event!

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  3. Ooh ! I'd love one of those hanging basket posts..good,solid,n,strong . Fantastic !

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    1. A little cement for a footing and I bet you’d be good to go!

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  4. What an amazing creative place.!

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    1. Yes it is, the gardeners are talented.

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  5. Those Agaves in hanging planters are truly special. Even I could do something like that and bring them in for the winter. Very nice.

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  6. Certainly unusual. A few of the Agaves looked to be in sphagnum moss only? Maybe not such a bad technique given how easy it would be to transplant them if they eventually outgrow the space. "Blue Glows" may not have that problem. I know I have a few fav pots that are permanently stuck with a single occupant.

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  7. I love the rusty vessels, agaves and sedums! This has inspired me to use the rusted metal items I've found in my garden. Lulu, Cornwall, UK x

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  8. Quick & Dirty GardensMarch 28, 2021

    I'm fascinated! They look so happy and nonchalant in those hanging containers & yet my mind struggles to accept it! lol! I love them.

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