tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post1669904792931126033..comments2024-03-28T13:54:16.110-07:00Comments on danger garden: Foliage Follow-up for November hits the road: the Portland Japanese Garden…danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-78566179244937348692013-02-26T17:05:48.294-08:002013-02-26T17:05:48.294-08:00What a wonderful collection of photos of that gard...What a wonderful collection of photos of that garden.Jim Andersonhttp://www.jimanderson.net/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-48316292123150588202012-11-18T10:26:45.250-08:002012-11-18T10:26:45.250-08:00Thanks Alison, there were so many wonderful detail...Thanks Alison, there were so many wonderful details to capture!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-11722851240704287802012-11-18T10:26:14.955-08:002012-11-18T10:26:14.955-08:00Thank you, that's exactly the feeling I was go...Thank you, that's exactly the feeling I was going for!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-24951978681020332742012-11-18T10:25:04.567-08:002012-11-18T10:25:04.567-08:00Ha, brilliant...you're funny.Ha, brilliant...you're funny.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-32250886148351527812012-11-18T09:02:43.679-08:002012-11-18T09:02:43.679-08:00I can totally see why you found the hardscape so f...I can totally see why you found the hardscape so fascinating. I love that shot of the steps that are a combo of stone and slab. And all the different edging ideas are great too. Doesn't really matter that you were a little late for the peak foliage display. You captured some really wonderful pictures.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-10824434852122159272012-11-18T08:53:21.382-08:002012-11-18T08:53:21.382-08:00A wonderful garden captured at the perfect time of...A wonderful garden captured at the perfect time of year. I enjoyed your views as if we were walking and looking at the big picture and details along the way.<br /><br />Impressive the ambassador thought these gardens were the most authentic outside Japan.Shirleyhttp://rockoakdeer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-68449143793122096082012-11-18T08:22:15.401-08:002012-11-18T08:22:15.401-08:00So gorgeous, especially as captured by your brilli...So gorgeous, especially as captured by your brilliant eye...Patricia C, Portland Oregonhttp://plantlust.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-24061651512130667482012-11-17T17:33:32.329-08:002012-11-17T17:33:32.329-08:00If not exactly homemade then at least something ea...If not exactly homemade then at least something easily replicated at home, great point Pam.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-9943736800777147472012-11-17T12:03:02.710-08:002012-11-17T12:03:02.710-08:00The hardscaping has a homemade look, doesn't i...The hardscaping has a homemade look, doesn't it, with all the mismatched materials. I really like it, especially that staircase. I've really enjoyed your Japanese garden visits this fall -- I must remember that's a great time to see such gardens, in all their maple-leaved glory.Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-52313430581988606732012-11-17T10:32:07.828-08:002012-11-17T10:32:07.828-08:00You are oh so welcome, we are pretty lucky to live...You are oh so welcome, we are pretty lucky to live where we do...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-73905798525201719412012-11-17T10:31:23.991-08:002012-11-17T10:31:23.991-08:00The details and materials are first rate indeed, I...The details and materials are first rate indeed, I will need to go back in the spring to see if all the spring green takes my focus away from the details.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-38391235362378485652012-11-17T10:27:37.833-08:002012-11-17T10:27:37.833-08:00I thought of you as I was wandering the paths Gerh...I thought of you as I was wandering the paths Gerhard. It is a beautiful place and even though the plants aren't necessarily my thing I appreciate the skill and craftsmanship that went into the design as well as the work done to maintain it all. It made me proud to be a Portlander!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-70318530542626660532012-11-17T10:25:24.911-08:002012-11-17T10:25:24.911-08:00Of course! Thank you...I completely forgot about t...Of course! Thank you...I completely forgot about that area since I was practically forbidden to see it by a line up of photographers with tripods. As close as I got was #119, I loved the detail on the wall. Thanks Jane!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-15296307365232245182012-11-17T00:14:04.548-08:002012-11-17T00:14:04.548-08:00How zen of you! That is sooo PNW!!!! And I LOVE IT...How zen of you! That is sooo PNW!!!! And I LOVE IT! As much as I complain about our cold, about our rain, and about pretty much everything that prevents my from growing tropicals and desert subtropicals, I really really do love the PNW. Thanks for that reminder.Louishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219272603726629982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-55984476208298674972012-11-16T22:33:42.181-08:002012-11-16T22:33:42.181-08:00#10 is a different garden - the one with the sake ...#10 is a different garden - the one with the sake gourd and cup planting (signifying pleasure!) but I don't know what it's called. The Sand and Stone garden is in the southeast part of the garden at the bottom of a winding path, and you come up from it on a lot of stairs. MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-81079774632967729222012-11-16T16:56:54.980-08:002012-11-16T16:56:54.980-08:00Just breathtaking! The attention to detail is ama...Just breathtaking! The attention to detail is amazing and the choice of materials is simple but speaks volumes. I wonder how people walk those paths and don't notice all those textures.Robert Woodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05494805619358278193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-38335073288024159282012-11-16T16:28:30.202-08:002012-11-16T16:28:30.202-08:00My favorite public garden, anywhere. Thanks for a ...My favorite public garden, anywhere. Thanks for a lovely post. I was there last year at the very beginning of November, and the foliage color was stunning.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-35036105980624270602012-11-16T15:49:33.849-08:002012-11-16T15:49:33.849-08:00Yes it really is. I keep wondering when our hard f...Yes it really is. I keep wondering when our hard freeze will come and finish things off. Not that I'm wanting it to of course.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-74748371336769845622012-11-16T15:48:43.116-08:002012-11-16T15:48:43.116-08:00Although I am pretty aware of hardscape I think I ...Although I am pretty aware of hardscape I think I was particularly tuned in that day because of the falling leaves all around me. They kept telling me to look down!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-56660716300579626752012-11-16T15:47:48.759-08:002012-11-16T15:47:48.759-08:00But wait...isn't that the 10th photo from the ...But wait...isn't that the 10th photo from the top? If not then please tell me where this part is as I've been missing it! <br /><br />This was only my second visit to the garden and I must say it was magical.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-71161767030525414102012-11-16T15:45:50.914-08:002012-11-16T15:45:50.914-08:00Next time you're in town...Next time you're in town...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-6856106060487918432012-11-16T15:45:27.297-08:002012-11-16T15:45:27.297-08:00At first I was kind of bummed about not getting my...At first I was kind of bummed about not getting myself there a little earlier but you know, in the end it was perfect. danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-46219573654617712472012-11-16T15:44:25.656-08:002012-11-16T15:44:25.656-08:00Guess you'll just need to plan a vacation some...Guess you'll just need to plan a vacation sometime!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-61995474413502448132012-11-16T15:44:05.572-08:002012-11-16T15:44:05.572-08:00Just for a brief moment though right? (glad you en...Just for a brief moment though right? (glad you enjoyed)danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-85784420657091181782012-11-16T15:43:38.374-08:002012-11-16T15:43:38.374-08:00Glad to have come through for you! Yes 135 was on ...Glad to have come through for you! Yes 135 was on of my favorites too, I thought about leading with it but also like to kind of take readers through the garden the way I discovered things...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.com