ANLD Garden Tour

On Saturday, we had a great time exploring 7 gardens on the ANLD (Assn. of Northwest Landscape Designers) Garden Tour in Portland. The gardens here were small gardens and we saw all of them! 

Our first stop was at the garden of Kathy Langeliers. Her craftsman bungalow is surrounded by beautiful plants displayed along winding gravel pathways. It was designed by Lucy Hardiman and Susan LaTourette of Perennial Partners.

This stunning hydrangea greeted us at the gate entrance. I would love to know the variety.

A pathway leads around the side of the house with an elegant oakleaf hydrangea, confiers and perennials.

 

The border along the back of the property includes a stately yucca (yea!), along with some lovely conflowers and other perennials.

I love this water feature - one of my future projects!

 

 

Okay, not part of the tour. We saw this handsome guy in the garden next door as we were leaving.
Love the color on that hydrangea!

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The Bebernes-Gawf garden is a shady oasis with lush plantings that provide a peaceful, tranquil refuge.It was designed by Alyse Lansing of Alyse Lansing Garden Design.
 

A stepping stone pathway leads to a covered niche set slightly above the garden below.

 

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The Mauch garden features a lovely shaded patio. It was designed by Barbara Hilty of Barbara Hilty Landscape Design.

According to the garden map, the oakleaf hydrangea behind the tree is "Snowflake". I have been searching for this and so far, I've had no luck. This is a spectacular hydrangea discovered in Alabama.

 
 I will share the remaining gardens on the tour in a few days.

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy