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graffiti's Art Showcase garden

Garden Type: Frontyard | Sun: Partial Sun | Soil: Loam I'm Organic!

This garden has several different sections to it and was the first we installed when we bought the 1955 rambler over 10 years ago. This property was overrun with blackberry bramble, dead plum trees and 9 stunning 200 year old Douglas Firs. I brought in all my own soil and hauled it in to 18" deep rather than ammend this bizarre sandy clay we have here in Beaverton. It is very acidic and only Rhodies and Azaleas like it

This area is my ONLY sunny area on 2/3 of an acre and happens to be my front yard right on the road so the neighbors get a pretty sweet view all summer. I’m always out there and get to meet everyone that passes by.

This area was featured on Mike Darcy’s “In the Garden” tv series showcasing all of my funky garden art within the winding cedar chip trails and plants

Photos

Plantings

  • Helleborus 'Mardi Gras Apricot' Day 301

    Helleborus 'Mardi Gras Apricot'

    Helleborus

    Purchased on 24 Jan 09 This is a beauty 24x36" tall Exquisite, noddin...

    • 1 journals
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    • Happy

  • Rose Campion

    Rose Campion

    Lychnis coronaria

    Sown on 22 Jun 08 FROM ABOUT.COM Once established, rose campio...

    • 1 journals
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    • Very Happy

  • Banana "Musa"

    Banana "Musa"

    Musa

    Sown on 21 Jun 08 I have a serious case of zonal denial but I lov...

    • 2 journals
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  • Clematis "Romantika"

    Clematis "Romantika"

    Clematis

    Planting Out on 21 Jun 08 This is by far one of my most striking clematis...

    • 1 journals
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  • NASTURTIUM

    NASTURTIUM

    Tropaeolum majus

    Sown on 04 May 08 I lovethis plant every year....so I planted man...

    • 1 journals
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    • Neutral

  • Papaver /poppy

    Papaver /poppy

    Euphorbia

    Sown on 01 May 08 I have tons of tons of seed from these 4 foot t...

    • 1 journals
    • 1 faves
    • 3 comments
    • Happy

  • Lily Oriental hybrid "Sweetheart OT"

    Lily Oriental hybrid "Sweetheart OT"

    Lilium

    Planting Out in 2007 This Oriental Trumpet hybrid by B and D Lilies ...

    • 1 journals
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  • Lilium "Cecil"

    Lilium "Cecil"

    Lilium

    Planting Out in 2007 'Cecil' (Lilium) Classification: Asia...

    • 1 journals
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  • Musa Banana

    Musa Banana

    Musa velutina

    Planting Out in 2006 I love my banana trees!!!

    • 1 journals
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  • The Impressionist Climbing Rose

    The Impressionist Climbing Rose

    Rosa

    Planting Out on 15 May 05 CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE INFO ON THIS ROSE THI...

    • 1 journals
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  • Hardy Geranium "Johnsons blue"

    Hardy Geranium "Johnsons blue"

    Geranium

    Planting Out in May 2005 The bees love this one!! Beautiful large plant ...

    • 1 journals
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  • THE HELLEBORES

    THE HELLEBORES

    Helleborus

    In Portland, OR. the hellebores bloom from Febr...

    • 0 journals
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    • Happy

  • THE CLEMATIS

    THE CLEMATIS

    Clematis

    I have over 20 varieties of clematis in my gard...

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  • Daylily "Three Wishes"

    Daylily "Three Wishes"

    Hemerocallis

    Great little daylily that is slightly fragrant ...

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  • EUPHORBIAS..assorted varieties

    EUPHORBIAS..assorted varieties

    Euphorbia

    The Euphorbias are all in full bloom right now ...

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  • Clematis (breeder's seedling)

    Clematis (breeder's seedling)

    Clematis

    This is such a beauty given to me by a clematis...

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  • Clematis (breeder's seedling)

    Clematis (breeder's seedling)

    Clematis

    Another seeding given to me by a clematis breed...

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  • Clematis (breeder's seedling)

    Clematis (breeder's seedling)

    Clematis

    Another seeding given to me by a clematis breed...

    • 0 journals
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    • Very Happy

  • Strawberry "Pink Panda"

    Strawberry "Pink Panda"

    Fragaria x ananassa

    I adore the brilliant pink blooms and occasiona...

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    • Very Happy

  • Oxalis

    Oxalis

    Oxalis

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    • Neutral

  • Malva

    Malva

    Malva sylvestris

    Volunteers in my garden... FROM WIKI Malv...

    • 0 journals
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    • Very Happy

  • Wild Columbine

    Wild Columbine

    Aquilegia

    A volunteer in my garden this year

    • 0 journals
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    • 1 comments
    • Happy

  • Clematis (unknown)

    Clematis (unknown)

    Clematis

    I"m frustrated I didn't hang onto the names yea...

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    • Happy

  • Crocosmia 'Lucifer"

    Crocosmia 'Lucifer"

    Crocosmia

    Absolutely stunning in large clumps. Mine need...

    • 0 journals
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    • Very Happy

  • Peony

    Peony

    Paeonia officinalis

    Given to me by a friend years ago. Not my favo...

    • 0 journals
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    • Happy

  • Honeysuckle

    Honeysuckle

    Lonicera

    This honeysuckle started as a twig 8 years ago....

    • 0 journals
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  • Candytuft

    Candytuft

    Iberis umbellata

    My candy tuft came back this year in a big pot ...

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  • The garden squirrels

    The garden squirrels

    I love my squirrels (I know..rats with fancy t...

    • 0 journals
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    • Very Happy

Comments

  • Happibun

    Happibun wrote:

    I love your use of colour. What a beautiful garden! It makes me feel bright and cheery.

    Posted on 03 May 08 (about 1 years ago)

  • stamatiki

    stamatiki wrote:

    OMG it’s so cute and colorful… I love it!

    Posted on 15 May 08 (about 1 years ago)

  • graffiti

    graffiti wrote:

    Thanks so much you guys!!! I don’t see well (legally blind) so I need lots and lots and LOTS of color out there to make me happy!! I have so much shade that the garden art is the best way to add colorful accents

    Posted on 15 May 08 (about 1 years ago)

  • flight

    flight wrote:

    I.LOVE.THIS.SPACE!

    Posted on 03 Jun 08 (about 1 years ago)

  • mondomuse

    mondomuse wrote:

    This garden is absolutely amazing. Your sense of color, texture and whimsy is remarkable. I want to sit at the table and have a drink with you.

    Posted on 01 Jul 08 (about 1 years ago)

  • graffiti

    graffiti wrote:

    Thank you Flight and Mondomuse!! We could sit at the shocking green table and drink “chartreuse”…ohooooooo have you had that awful stuff. It tastes like mulch!! LOL!

    Posted on 03 Jul 08 (about 1 years ago)

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