tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post2053030243432083217..comments2024-03-28T04:35:22.114-07:00Comments on danger garden: A little tropicalisimo on the Portland Waterfrontdanger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-6365641586452004732017-11-13T15:11:18.107-08:002017-11-13T15:11:18.107-08:00Love the white-blooming ginger.Love the white-blooming ginger.Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-77935410745043541302017-11-12T17:56:16.784-08:002017-11-12T17:56:16.784-08:00No frosts! And yes, good lord that girl can sleep....No frosts! And yes, good lord that girl can sleep.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-49221914706616551102017-11-12T17:55:49.239-08:002017-11-12T17:55:49.239-08:00Right? So true. (on all accounts)Right? So true. (on all accounts)danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-37577703831072648002017-11-12T17:55:26.872-08:002017-11-12T17:55:26.872-08:00The the cones on the Taxodium (thanks for the ID) ...The the cones on the Taxodium (thanks for the ID) were amazing. I tried to get a great photo but it was impossible. I remember seeing a Magnolia laevifolia in one (or both) of the other circles. Thanks for commenting and I'm glad you enjoy the photos. I hope to get to Tucson this summer, it's been to long!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-411992481562745102017-11-12T17:50:40.210-08:002017-11-12T17:50:40.210-08:00Indeed it is, and you haven't even smelled it!...Indeed it is, and you haven't even smelled it!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-81672499473304071372017-11-12T17:50:22.251-08:002017-11-12T17:50:22.251-08:00Thanks CLee R - we can get away with quite a bit h...Thanks CLee R - we can get away with quite a bit here in Portland!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-69358014136388276432017-11-12T17:49:53.582-08:002017-11-12T17:49:53.582-08:00Ah yes, winter damage. I suppose that's a dist...Ah yes, winter damage. I suppose that's a distinct possibility. And ya I agree, even the the most common fern can look exotic in the right sitting.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-63763927144620936042017-11-11T16:52:09.522-08:002017-11-11T16:52:09.522-08:00That was a lovely little excursion--no frosts yet?...That was a lovely little excursion--no frosts yet? <br /><br />Senior dogs, they sure can sleep. She's so cute. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-45247305419285758362017-11-11T08:37:06.513-08:002017-11-11T08:37:06.513-08:00If the "silly looking Airbnb thing" was ...If the "silly looking Airbnb thing" was a plant, you'd have an ID by now. It looks like a fun way to zip across the water though... <br />I love that panoramic photo of the waterfront. Portland is a beautiful city!chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-22739210009583746112017-11-11T05:00:12.035-08:002017-11-11T05:00:12.035-08:00It's hard to believe I've been gone from P...It's hard to believe I've been gone from PDX for almost 5 years. Your beautiful photos really show how the southern waterfront area plantings have matured. The Taxodium (distichum?) have really grown since I left. They sulked for many years after planting. Their rust color in the fall is amazing paired with the yellows....see the pic looking south (above the AirBnB boat)....and near the end. I grew up in eastern Arkansas and they were native. They are underutilized in my book. A rare deciduous "conifer". I bet most folks wouldn't think they would perform in the PNW due to their native range. Wrong.<br />There used to be some fabulous Magnolia/Michelia planted in a few of those planting circles you detailed. They bloom(ed) very early in the year...Feb/March and were a shock to see at that time of the year.<br />Trachycarpus grow so well in the PNW...it's all the rain. They are planted here in Tucson but they look very very ragged and bleached out. Very sad. <br />Always enjoy your photos!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498805701624928239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-26979146350420335712017-11-10T17:17:51.301-08:002017-11-10T17:17:51.301-08:00I'm not so much into tropicals but that white ...I'm not so much into tropicals but that white ginger is magnificent.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843132106213356234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-33491931863332152042017-11-10T13:04:48.531-08:002017-11-10T13:04:48.531-08:00Impressive. I am constantly amazed by your garden ...Impressive. I am constantly amazed by your garden and the other photos of tropicals in the Portland area. I just never put the two together. Beautiful. CLee Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17413090626946958606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-10826076368102961292017-11-10T12:51:13.648-08:002017-11-10T12:51:13.648-08:00That bamboo (a Chusquea, I think) might have gotte...That bamboo (a Chusquea, I think) might have gotten damaged last winter and the damaged culms removed. Or it might be to control the width, as you thought. I like the "sigh" photo. It's amazing how exotic that sword fern peaking in from the bottom looks when paired with that lush tropical-looking foliage.Evan Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732413653862912387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-42708744156088649742017-11-10T12:50:27.041-08:002017-11-10T12:50:27.041-08:00Looks like that's it, thanks Stefana!Looks like that's it, thanks Stefana!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-53469521035373081042017-11-10T12:49:51.782-08:002017-11-10T12:49:51.782-08:00I had to make a quick stop at the store on the way...I had to make a quick stop at the store on the way home, which is usually a battle because she SO wants to come with and hates being left in the car. Ha! She was so deeply asleep she didn't even know I'd stopped. danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-67342202107157516162017-11-10T12:48:32.658-08:002017-11-10T12:48:32.658-08:00Wore her out! Which is easy to do these days.
I w...Wore her out! Which is easy to do these days.<br /><br />I was surprised to see this ginger, 'Tara' seems to be common (which isn't a bad thing, it's wonderful), but this one looked so much more tropical.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-75799318775196609232017-11-10T12:46:45.513-08:002017-11-10T12:46:45.513-08:00I am so guilty of loosing sight of just how wonder...I am so guilty of loosing sight of just how wonderful our growing region is. Thanks for the reminder. And yes...she is so damn cute! It's a good thing because it helps her coast through the not so cute moments.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-42281847594456071452017-11-10T10:47:20.742-08:002017-11-10T10:47:20.742-08:00Beautiful! The ginger should be Hedychium coronari...Beautiful! The ginger should be Hedychium coronarium.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10536425685974652274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-88431962233107413202017-11-10T10:11:55.937-08:002017-11-10T10:11:55.937-08:00I'd be ready for a nap too, after that walk. A...I'd be ready for a nap too, after that walk. All those amazingly huge tropicals bring joy to my heart. My neighbor has a large banana that delights me. I tried a couple times to grow them, but can't seem to find the right spot.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-83030743415552278632017-11-10T08:43:38.983-08:002017-11-10T08:43:38.983-08:00Definitely, a successful stroll! Lila looks poope...Definitely, a successful stroll! Lila looks pooped but in a good way. I'm amazed to see ginger in bloom up your way, in part because I so rarely see any here and our climate (if you exclude the rain factor) should be good for it.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-27317605407837944342017-11-10T08:19:48.395-08:002017-11-10T08:19:48.395-08:00The first image is a reminder of how lucky we are ...The first image is a reminder of how lucky we are to live in a region where we can enjoy beautiful fall foliage and hardy tropicals. We can grow a dazzling array of plants here. Of course, the last picture is the best - She's so cute! outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.com