Sunday, February 10, 2013

The Dream of the 90s Is Alive...Part 1 (Portland's Yard, Garden & Patio Show)

I drove down to Portland on Saturday to check out the Yard, Garden & Patio Show.  This was my first time attending the event.  Essentially it is a slightly scaled down version of the NW Flower & Garden Show with added wine tastings and hot tubs.  The main draw for me was going to see Dan Hinkley & Sean Hogan speak about their favorite plants.


The several display gardens were well done and presented some trendy and creative ideas...such as vertical gardening:



This log walkway would of course not last forever, but it sure looks cool!


No reason a giant stockpile of firewood can't become a giant wall with a hole in it.  Hey, lumberjacks can be artists too.


Maybe holes are a new trend this year...


On my way there I walked passed this Denny's with a green (i.e. moss) roof.  This must be a Portland thing.


Just look at all these cool plants waiting to find a nice home!


This unique display featured a series of mostly rare plant cuttings along with their botanical names.  If only some of these plants were for sale!!









Stay tuned...tomorrow I will share with you the highlights from the Dan Hinkley & Sean Hogan talks as well as which plants were lucky enough to make the trip back to Seattle with me.

6 comments:

  1. Way cool! Can't wait to see your next post.

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  2. Looks like we crossed paths several times. Did you make it out to Cistus too?

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    1. No, I realized I wouldn't have enough time. I'm going to be heading back later this month so it's all good!

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  3. I attended Hinkley's and Hogan's talk too. I wish I knew you were coming. I would have liked to meet you. You and Danger Gardener too.

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    1. Ah, too bad! I'll also be at the NW Flower & Garden show. I am a docent for Riz Reyes' display garden from 8:30-11am on Saturday & Sunday so stop by if you are going to be there!

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