More from the PNW-The Oregon Garden.

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 Kick off for the annual garden-tourista trip took place at the Oregon Garden Resort..can there be anything better than a hotel that is adjacent to a botanical garden ? I think not. And to sweeten the pot, your room rate includes unlimited entry to the garden, sunup to sundown. Photographers rejoice- the golden hour is yours !

  This was a stumble-upon garden for me, visited on a whim after several years of visiting the Portland area unaware of it's existence. Well maintained with almost something for everyone -if you are a succulent die-hard this may not be the place for you. And why should it be ? This is Oregon-conifers , hardwoods and herbaceous perennials are suitable here and presented to their advantage in the garden.







There was a railroad garden !


Conifers.. and we are told the collection is due to be doubled.















  And incidentally, the room rates at the resort are beyond reasonable, especially if you can go midweek.

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  1. GardenbugAugust 12, 2012 at 4:34 AM

    The trees and grasses are delightful! The giant foliage is fun too because there is room for it!

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    1. ksAugust 14, 2012 at 8:16 PM

      This was adjacent to the childrens garden Marie, and featured a very large topiary dinosaur..very effective!

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  2. SueAugust 12, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    I can't figure out whay I didn't take many pictures in this garden. Most of what I had was taken with my phone. Oh well, guess I'll have to go back.

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    1. ksAugust 14, 2012 at 8:17 PM

      Probably because I hustled you guys out ahead of schedule !

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  3. Mark and GazAugust 12, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    There may be no succulents but it's a fantastic looking garden nevertheless! Lovely, with all those leafy pants, flowers, supported by a backdrop of conifers!

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  4. Deanne FortnamAugust 12, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    Wow, what a gorgeous garden and those conifers are to die for. Gorgeous and great pics Kathy

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    1. ksAugust 14, 2012 at 8:18 PM

      Thanks Deanne...those conifers, oo-la-la.

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  5. MichelleAugust 17, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Lots of interest in this garden. Lots of fabulous color as well and it looks so well tended. The conifers are so interesting. It sounds like a lovely place to stay.

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