tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post7549561276651242955..comments2024-03-28T13:54:16.110-07:00Comments on danger garden: Minh's exotic garden, in Portlanddanger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-45220313800773991872022-01-01T15:11:28.372-08:002022-01-01T15:11:28.372-08:00I'm just getting to this post, and it's su...I'm just getting to this post, and it's such an amazing and inspiring garden for Portland. I'm especially intrigued with Minh's clever rain protection. My issue with so many of that type of protection is the (unfortunately) ugly nature of them. But to me, this design is sleek and attractive. I may try to copy them - next winter!MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-39959915459213540272021-12-31T14:25:29.705-08:002021-12-31T14:25:29.705-08:00Yes, sheets of corrugated plastic.Yes, sheets of corrugated plastic.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-88451347359645557052021-12-31T12:44:31.672-08:002021-12-31T12:44:31.672-08:00Just to clarify, those 'rain barriers' are...Just to clarify, those 'rain barriers' are some form of clear corrugated plastic? They actually look nice (and not expensive, along with the cement blocks to hold them up).PlantPanthernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-1115301684361887772021-12-30T10:05:05.792-08:002021-12-30T10:05:05.792-08:00Texture is a word that definitely applies with all...Texture is a word that definitely applies with all different sized stones! The palms and agaves make this such an all season garden, visiting in December I didn't feel like I was missing out on anything I would have seen in the summer. Although I would love to go back and make sure...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-10055257271561102702021-12-30T09:51:49.715-08:002021-12-30T09:51:49.715-08:00And those planters aren't going anywhere! (so ...And those planters aren't going anywhere! (so heavy...)danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-80554648524804955182021-12-30T09:51:16.634-08:002021-12-30T09:51:16.634-08:00Agreed. Can you imagine what the backyard will bec...Agreed. Can you imagine what the backyard will become as he expands the plantings? Magical!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-23897256501213619962021-12-30T09:50:11.605-08:002021-12-30T09:50:11.605-08:00Yep.Yep.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-53938182106625540812021-12-30T09:50:01.625-08:002021-12-30T09:50:01.625-08:00The emphasis really stays on the plants when the p...The emphasis really stays on the plants when the planters are all a a consistent material. danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-81309766830146718622021-12-30T09:43:53.353-08:002021-12-30T09:43:53.353-08:00Exactly!Exactly!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-73373552502326632102021-12-30T09:43:46.228-08:002021-12-30T09:43:46.228-08:00I agree. Minh's use of large rocks in the plac...I agree. Minh's use of large rocks in the place of where one would usually see smaller gravel is very inspired. As for the reflection I was so glad I stopped by on a sunny day!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-30050377750939812552021-12-30T09:42:16.025-08:002021-12-30T09:42:16.025-08:00His collection is pretty amazing! We've been v...His collection is pretty amazing! We've been very lucky this go-round here in Portland, temperatures have stayed pretty mild, the snow hasn't been excessive and best of all... no ice! I am cautiously optimistic.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-68204090873033575112021-12-29T18:47:55.715-08:002021-12-29T18:47:55.715-08:00What an eclectic garden. First impression with al...What an eclectic garden. First impression with all the palms is it has an Asian feel but then the agaves and opuntias shout desert. Yet it all works beautifully together. Loved how Minh uses round river rocks as mulch. Adds a lot of texture. Beautiful garden. Thanks for the tour. luv2gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09883799040439283011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-15250816880721757042021-12-29T18:02:46.560-08:002021-12-29T18:02:46.560-08:00Beautiful! The landscaping and rock work is really...Beautiful! The landscaping and rock work is really special, too!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-81610932687704892722021-12-29T16:56:14.901-08:002021-12-29T16:56:14.901-08:00I love how Minh has tied it all together with palm...I love how Minh has tied it all together with palms-it really flows nicely !kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-6179625053293527192021-12-29T13:23:40.373-08:002021-12-29T13:23:40.373-08:00Very cool!Very cool!Marc Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07650236943465974309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-64539664088539008992021-12-29T11:04:38.800-08:002021-12-29T11:04:38.800-08:00What a great garden. And what a wonderful hellstri...What a great garden. And what a wonderful hellstrip. Love the repetition of the gravel and stone filled planters. Linda Brazillhttp://eachlittleworld.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-43020882631341271502021-12-29T11:00:27.338-08:002021-12-29T11:00:27.338-08:00WOWWOWTracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414573208923728134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-49161630685705315752021-12-29T10:57:49.902-08:002021-12-29T10:57:49.902-08:00Beautiful. Minh has an eye for detail and repeated...Beautiful. Minh has an eye for detail and repeated elements. Very tastefully done. I love the use of river rocks and those circle stepping stones around the fire pit add a great visual interest. Photo 26 has not only cool plants but the added wonder of shade and reflection of the bare tree branches. chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-12426362191641383032021-12-29T09:47:33.413-08:002021-12-29T09:47:33.413-08:00That's a hefty collection of agaves! Larger t...That's a hefty collection of agaves! Larger than mine I think. I hope you both make it through the snowfall with few, or preferably no, losses.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.com