Friday, May 21, 2021

NE Portland fences and bamboo...(plus a bonus podcast link!)

I got lost on the way to where I was going and found this great fence with peekaboo windows.

Fences can be so boring, it's nice to see one that changes things up a bit.

Walking the length of the fence along the street I discovered a unique gate too...

Creative people live here.

This is where I was initially headed. Another great fence that one of my tipster friends told me about.


I felt like I was being watched as I snapped these photos.

I guess I was warned.


Same property, around front...

And there was a lot of bamboo!



Across the street there was even more bamboo (things look blurry, it was a windy day)...


Things look a little dormant too, don't they? I should add I took these photos in early January. Just finally getting around to sharing them...

Speaking of January, I recorded an episode of the Cultivating Place Podcast with Jennifer Jewell last January and it's available for listing now! Here on Apple podcasts, here on NPR and here as an RSSFeed. We talk about all things gardening and of course a little Fearless Gardening too, give a listen!

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20 comments:

  1. I like the wood fence with the window even better than the metal one. There are fences only on one side of our property with an odd perpendicular offshoot in between my cutting garden and the dry garden on the northeast side. I guess it was intended to keep out possible intruders but, as the garden on the south end of the house is completely, I've always been perplexed as to its value. I've considered taking it out but maybe windows would be a good compromise! Thanks for the podcast link - I'll be listening to it soon.

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    1. I find it interesting how fences are common in some areas and not in others. Hedges make great green barriers but tend to also take up more space.

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  2. I like the metal hit and miss fence. It's something a bit different.

    I have just listened to your Fearless Gardening podcast and I found it very interesting hearing about you, your passion for plants and your book.

    I see that your book is for sale on Amazon, so I will buy it very soon.

    PS. I am feeling a bit sorry for myself at the moment because my family and I picked up Covid almost a fortnight ago. We have all been self-isolating for the last 10 days. I am 50 years old and I had my first jab on Good Friday, but it has not stopped me feeling pretty ill at times. Thankfully my breathing is okay, but the muscular aches and pains are dreadful :(

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    1. Ugh, I am sorry to read this. The muscle aches after my second shot were pretty horrible so I can't imagine how bad they must be with the full on virus. Hope you get over it soon! (and if you buy the book that you enjoy it!)

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  3. i actually like the metal fence a lot but it does not go with that little front gate. Too disparate in style and material for my taste. I am such a picky picky gardener.

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    1. I understand completely. They do seem like elements from different gardens.

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  4. Fences are such a problematic element of urban gardens, so the more examples the merrier! I know you'll find a rhythm of posting that suits your schedule -- your audience isn't going anywhere!

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  5. I save certain podcasts for drives that I deem appropriate listening, and since I'm going to RBG over Memorial day weekend you and Jennifer will be my perfect drive companion !

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    1. Yay! Almost as good as a trip to RBG myself. Well okay not really, but I appreciate the idea.

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  6. I think this is the coolest fence I have ever seen. Talk about getting creative. Cool.

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  7. I've always loved fences and gates. I really like the first one with the window.

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    1. How strange, Blogger suddenly decided your comment was spam... after I'd approved it and replied to it.

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  8. AnonymousMay 22, 2021

    Just listened to the Cultivating Place podcast and was reminded of so many topics you touched on in your book. It re-affirmed that it's fine for me to create a secret wild garden in my backyard even if no one else in my area does wild gardening. Thanks!

    As to the fences/gates, I'm in love with the first gate with the rounded top. I like all manners of curves.

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    1. Glad you enjoyed the podcast and thanks for reading the book, I'm glad it spoke to you!

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  9. Those are amazingly creative fences and gates. I'm afraid I require more seclusion and privacy .. keeping my back garden a "secret garden" for me ? LOL
    I love roundish gates or Japanese style type structures .. my dream garden would have a moon bridge .. round seems to be my theme;-) .. Great pictures even on a windy day !

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  10. Is that curved one Cor-Ten? Interesting use of that material.

    Two people from the garden club told me they are doing "fearless" things in their gardens--you have Influenced!

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    1. I think it is corten, I was afraid to get close and touch it for fear there was an alarm!

      Thank you for the "fearless" news... that is wonderful!

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