Our West Side Pasture
"Thank you :)
LOL Bob - guess the girls were being camera shy or were up at the barn...
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"Thank you OregonGardenGal, next to gardening, it is my favorite hobby. "
OregonGardenGal commented on Jerrie's photo
back yard 2013
"My Wisteria (tree form) died 3 years after planting - loaded with an outstanding bloom and Zap - late frost hit!!! True story... I didn't know it was possible to kill them :( LOL So envious of yours!"
OregonGardenGal commented on Jerrie's photo
New Birdhouse
"Did you do the painting? Adorable and really 'fits' the garden! I know the birds will love it!"
OregonGardenGal commented on Jerrie's photo
2012
"I've looked at this photo a few times - each time I'm drawn to that lovely stone bench ... I just want to sit there and enjoy the view! So serene! :)"
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Shade
"Jerrie - :) Passion = Healthy illness LOL - Yep, I have it!!! :)
Clare - I've 'tried' to do this (succession) in all of the gardens and pretty much have accomplished except in the cutting garden (in front of in the GHouse) - but…"
OregonGardenGal commented on OregonGardenGal's photo
Baskets
"Thanks Keryn (love your name BTW) There are days when potting soil is flying everywhere and pots are haphazardly tossed to the side as I quickly pot up some new transplants or starts :) But then the 'neat freak' comes out and I have to…"
OregonGardenGal commented on OregonGardenGal's photoBaskets
"Thanks Elizabeth and Joy :) For many years I dreamed of a greenhouse like this and viola' my prayers were answered (yea hubby!)"
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- Recreational Gardener, Master Gardener
- Skill level
- Master Gardener Certification
- What kind of gardening do you like to do?
- Perennials
- How much time do you spend a week on average in your garden when weather permits?
- 30-50 or more
Comment Wall (31 comments)
- At 7:38am on April 6, 2013,
Gail Freiherr Zn 7 TN said… Thanks for your comment on my garden photos. I just took a quick tour of yours. Lovely. I need to come back when I have more time to browse.
- At 4:02pm on March 5, 2013,
Bob (Z9B Florida) said…
Okay ... a vote was taken and you are officially too organized! ;)
- At 4:44am on February 15, 2013,
Catherine Cronin (Ireland) said… Hellooooo OGG, how are you doing? I am only back myself too. Had laptop probs, but all is up and running again. Winter here was dull,damp and quiet, so I can't wait to get back out there again.
Cheers, Catherine.
- At 11:50pm on January 29, 2013,
Lorraine Smith Pacific NW said… I have wished many years now to visit the Schreiners' 10 acres of iris but haven't made it yet. Also the Rose Bowl parade. Closer to home, you would think I could have managed Buchart Gardens on Vancouver Island but only went up there once with my husband & he's not into gardens at all. More of a motorcycle man.
- At 11:21am on January 26, 2013,
KAREN GREER said… Good Morning! I dicovered my mistake in the reply prrocess. Never too old to learn! I am meeting the children with the after school program on Monday and have also been contacted by the 1st grade teacher.I will get a better idea of how many children will want to adopt "berry babies".I am so fortunate to have met you this is so great!!! Let'a nurture a love of gardening in these little souls!
- At 8:59am on January 24, 2013, KAREN GREER said…
I'm glad you enjoyed my blog! I am putting together a project for the kids where we use plastic milk jugs to create mini greenhouses to start seeds, and recycle toilet and paper towel rolls for starting pots that can be transplanted directly into the soil.I'm glad we are implementing recycling into the project. I welcome any suggestions for the children.
- At 12:51pm on January 22, 2013,
Clare Oliva said… Yes, looking at everyone's beautiful garden pics really does help us get through the cold winters. Thanks again for posting yours!
- At 8:22am on January 22, 2013,
anne andrews/7b said… Oh My Goodness, just beautiful.....yep that strange woman that has been in your garden for the past 30 minutes is me! You and the Hubby has done an amazing job! {pats on the backs ;)}
- At 7:18am on January 22, 2013, Clare Oliva said…
Thanks for your nice compliment about my garden. It means a lot coming from someone like you who is really passionate about gardening!
- At 7:16am on January 22, 2013, Clare Oliva said…
OregonGardenGal, I REALLY enjoyed looking at the photos of your beautiful garden. Right now, it is so cold here (22 degrees) and the garden is "asleep" for the winter. Seeing your pictures is making me so excited about spring -- I can't wait to see some green and some color outside!
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Don't believe seed packaging photos and hype!
Posted on May 18, 2013 at 8:35pm 2 Comments 2 Likes
Note to self: Don't believe packaging! I purchased 'Cherry Red' Nasturtium for my hanging baskets (paired with white Alyssum, blue Lobelia and light pastel Pink Wave Petunia) ....
'Cherry Red' Nasturtium is a ORANGE as ORANGE can be!!! Florescent ORANGE...
Did I mention there is not a HINT of CHERRY!!!!
So if you happen to drive by and think "Wow,…
Continue Seed Tape - Home Made - Easy and 'Cheap' :)
Posted on March 4, 2013 at 11:37pm 9 Comments 6 Likes
There are lots of posts online and even a few You-Tube videos that explain how to make the seed tapes ... But here is my method:
Materials:
2 small bowls (one for glue, 1 for seeds)
Roll of 2 ply white toilet paper
Small paint brush
Scissors
1 Tbls flour
Seeds (small ones - larger seeds are easily direct sown in the garden)
Zip-Lock baggies
Measuring tape (optional)
Grab a roll of toilet paper (I use Charmin)...…
Continue Some have asked to know a little more about our gardens so here you go :)
Posted on January 28, 2013 at 3:35pm 17 Comments 6 Likes
Almost 9 years ago we moved here and embarked upon changing raw pastureland into the garden of our dreams.
Our home is situated in the beautiful Pacific Northwest's Cascade Mountain foothills, alongside the Santiam River. The soil is a sandy alluvial loam. Drainage is very good, but additional humus is really needed and is a priority. We compost most everything from the yards coupled with manure from the cattle that graze our pastures. Once composted it is added to the planting beds…
Continue The Birdcage
Posted on January 23, 2013 at 1:41pm 19 Comments 5 Likes
I thought I'd share with you a photo that shows the bare bones of "The Birdcage" garden structure. This is one of the few pics where I have been able to capture it all in one photo (20' across) because once the Clematis start growing it is covered up in a hurry :)
The snow helps to show the structure - without the snow it seems to disappear from the camera :)
This was taken last year before we added the waterfall in the rear....…
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Willis L. Johnson from GA Z8A commented on Clare Oliva's photo
Ferns Getting Big Around Angel Statue
"Parasol Lady is for earthly desires and Angel is for Heavenly Retreats!"
Lorraine Smith Pacific NW posted a photo
Name this iris?
I have been researching all day, but haven't found it. A friend gave it back to me after I gave it to him thinking it looked like root beer brown. In a different location it is gorgeous wine colored.
"I got the peas out and off the awful looking vines. They were starting to get p. mildew already, the earwigs were eating them alive, and the peas are not sweet. GRRRRRRR Why is growing good organic food so darn hard? Also pulled up the 7 top turnip…"
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