Flash back to 2006.
My husband and I visited 4 wonderful gardens in Portland.
We thought we had covered some ground to do that. Ha! Not even close.
Fast forward to 2014.
The Portland Garden Bloggers Fling 2014, #GBFling14,
3 days, 17 gardens.
3 days, 17 gardens.
As one of eighty eager attendees, I was thirsty for knowledge,
and soaked in every step, plant, vista, and morsel of information offered.
To begin at the beginning.
We walked from our hotel to Timber Press,
We walked from our hotel to Timber Press,
(where I finally found Beverley Nichols books, yay!)
to the Lan Su Chinese Garden, a serene oasis set inside a bustling city.
Lan Su Chinese Garden entry, Sept 2006
Lan Su Chinese Garden entry, July 2014
Crowded with fabulous #GBFling14 attendees
Outside, a blogger is finding a perfect angle for the perfect shot.
Entering the grounds, the traditional and the modern blend harmoniously.
And the peace and serenity beckon you forward.
Bloggers relaxing near the cool of the water.
Do you see the sad face of the rock in the shade of a weeping tree?
A beautiful, tiny Bonsai
Pretty pink water lilies
A walkway, full of patterns
Looking down while on other paths, I couldn't help but notice that
there were so many different materials used,
in many different ways, creating such interest.
After spending a wonderful hour within these walls,
it was time to move on to our next garden spot.
And so we bid
au revoir,
for surely we will return,
visiting the beautiful gardens,
in our minds or in person,
within this lovely neighborhood.
Next stops.....
Cistus Nursery
and Joy Creek.
