tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post4337336671664850149..comments2023-07-04T02:23:07.500-07:00Comments on Rhone Street Gardens: Portland Yard, Garden & Patio Show 2012scottweberpdxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-47579290876037596892013-03-17T06:37:56.118-07:002013-03-17T06:37:56.118-07:00I read this paragraph fully concerning the differe...I read this paragraph fully concerning the difference of most up-to-date and earlier technologies, it's amazing article.<br /><br />my web page <a href="http://flupcommunity.de/index.php?do=/blog/119450/the-red-sea-all-comprehensive-vacations-associated-with-articles/" rel="nofollow">all inclusive vacation package</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-86448658901635262452012-03-06T00:43:41.915-08:002012-03-06T00:43:41.915-08:00Southerners don't have extravagant garden show...Southerners don't have extravagant garden shows like these, probably because we are not winter-garden-deprived, so it's interesting and kind of strange to see pics from them. They do seem very artificial, but how could they not in an indoor arena? At any rate, I do love the iron cattails you bought. Great choice for your grassy garden!Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-10444404969028190442012-02-25T14:22:17.941-08:002012-02-25T14:22:17.941-08:00Since the bigger shows seem aimed at drawing in th...Since the bigger shows seem aimed at drawing in the general public, I hope the GP is pleased and spends lots of $ to support the vendors and designers. Love the cattails!Denisehttp://agrowingobsession.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-9431140303744484882012-02-25T11:53:45.539-08:002012-02-25T11:53:45.539-08:00I'm with Tom on the hellebores. Fabulous to s...I'm with Tom on the hellebores. Fabulous to see them blooming so early, a first taste of the garden season ahead. Maybe you need more snow to appreciate them. I could send you some...<br /><br />I like your philosophy on the cattails. Buy now, find a spot later. There's sure to be a perfect spot for those cuties.Sherihttp://willowhousechronicles.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-41133946744071008842012-02-24T13:45:09.202-08:002012-02-24T13:45:09.202-08:00Display gardens don't offend me--I think of th...Display gardens don't offend me--I think of them as plant arrangements, or theatrical sets--gardens they are obviously not. They are difficult to do, expensive, and a lot of hard work, so I respect that, successful or not. Thanks for sharing photos. It's great to see a garden show at all. We don't have much of one here.Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-72412245981133178512012-02-23T06:53:41.793-08:002012-02-23T06:53:41.793-08:00Hahahahaha...I know, right! I honestly don't k...Hahahahaha...I know, right! I honestly don't know for sure if the Edgeworthia would grow there...but I'm guessing it would probably be ok...and hey, nothing ventured, nothing gained, right ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-37603032758580345522012-02-23T06:52:45.228-08:002012-02-23T06:52:45.228-08:00Hahaha...seriously! Oh yeah...I'll find room ;...Hahaha...seriously! Oh yeah...I'll find room ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-40732376479738889452012-02-22T21:57:01.677-08:002012-02-22T21:57:01.677-08:00Tell Norm that plants are for touching!
I mention...Tell Norm that plants are for touching!<br /><br />I mentioned on Loree's blog that I love that Edgeworthia. I'm not sure they will grow here but I think I may look into it.Kaveh Maguirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415126992728047743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-62482754373763554092012-02-22T04:25:22.556-08:002012-02-22T04:25:22.556-08:00Interesting show ...Don't care for the gardens...Interesting show ...Don't care for the gardens much You could play chess on one and the bare garden, where is it? never mind, love the hellebores and the ironcattails. I'm sure you could find a space for both.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06999513105724635810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-60320845023495054932012-02-21T19:13:32.506-08:002012-02-21T19:13:32.506-08:00Me too...and the smoky, slatey blue/purple is even...Me too...and the smoky, slatey blue/purple is even better!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-13141125890721088602012-02-21T19:13:13.841-08:002012-02-21T19:13:13.841-08:00They are REALLY overpowering in a small space like...They are REALLY overpowering in a small space like that...I constantly kept checking to make sure it wasn't ME that smelled like that!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-35284481357306313172012-02-21T19:12:18.401-08:002012-02-21T19:12:18.401-08:00Hahahaha...that's for certain!Hahahaha...that's for certain!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-45679048370087812892012-02-21T19:12:05.450-08:002012-02-21T19:12:05.450-08:00Sorry you couldn't make it to the show...but g...Sorry you couldn't make it to the show...but glad we could give you a taste of what happened :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-75473151202379959562012-02-21T19:05:42.043-08:002012-02-21T19:05:42.043-08:00Hahaha...you're so right...the hardscaping was...Hahaha...you're so right...the hardscaping was really the star of the show. You are so right about the marketplace...it really is wonderful...and I love that they focus on plants that will grow well here...I feel so sad when I see people excitedly clasping some plant I KNOW won't make it through our winter...there is no quicker way to discourage people from gardening than to sell them a plant that is practically guaranteed to fail!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-40669097441013827932012-02-21T19:04:00.535-08:002012-02-21T19:04:00.535-08:00Ha! Good to know...I knew that any plant-lover wor...Ha! Good to know...I knew that any plant-lover worth his (or her) salt wouldn't be able to resist it! Let's all just agree to stop the fire pit insanity! Oh yeah...love the rust spikes...and you know what...that Manzanita at Dancing Oaks was the one plant I was tempted by...but upon a quick internet search, realized it wasn't quite right for my space...the search continues!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-32037564352892209882012-02-21T19:02:32.095-08:002012-02-21T19:02:32.095-08:00Glad to know I'm not alone in my inability to ...Glad to know I'm not alone in my inability to grow Heathers! I know...I don't really know what it is with me and Hellebores...sigh. Who know...maybe the show organizers will somehow take heed of what all of us gardeners are saying and change things up a bit someday ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-45724748410487508592012-02-21T19:01:07.889-08:002012-02-21T19:01:07.889-08:00You are so right, Lona...I think these shows are r...You are so right, Lona...I think these shows are really geared toward what has the biggest profit for the companies. Honestly, I can't blame them...they are the ones putting on the shows. Still...I long for something a bit more "plant-centric". I guess that's what the HPSO plant sales are for...THOSE are the highlight of the gardening year for me! I hope you post photos of your H&G Show...will be interesting to see how they do it!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-76534772803415861922012-02-21T18:58:13.844-08:002012-02-21T18:58:13.844-08:00Oh yeah, Abbey...we have those shows too! Next wee...Oh yeah, Abbey...we have those shows too! Next weekend, in fact, is the Home & Garden show, which is mostly mops, windows and gutters. I went one time...that was enough ;-) I love the idea of a more grassroots show...that sounds right up my alley...I hope you post on it...I'd love to see what it looks like!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-14367410697710411692012-02-21T18:57:01.028-08:002012-02-21T18:57:01.028-08:00OMG...I LOVE the Papyrus...I've been secretly ...OMG...I LOVE the Papyrus...I've been secretly trying to figure out a way to fit some in my garden (no luck yet)! I've seen box ball used to great effect in some gardens. I'm thinking the last issue (or maybe the issue just before) of Gardens Illustrated...really striking!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-90687128168170926082012-02-21T18:55:45.040-08:002012-02-21T18:55:45.040-08:00Glad you liked the little virtual tour! I agree......Glad you liked the little virtual tour! I agree...it's always fun going...and even though I may come off slightly pessimistic about them at times, I always look forward to going. I would love to go to some other shows around the country...sigh...somday :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-37025810409472979642012-02-21T18:49:08.593-08:002012-02-21T18:49:08.593-08:00Hahahaha...it would be hard to miss them, Alberto!...Hahahaha...it would be hard to miss them, Alberto! You are so right...there are always some good nuggets of inspiration in the displays, but for the most part...just miss the mark by a bit :-) OMG...I think if I tried to make Norm work on that checkerboard lawn he'd run away for good!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-10287139291713322032012-02-21T18:40:13.967-08:002012-02-21T18:40:13.967-08:00I remember seeing that on your blog, Catherine...a...I remember seeing that on your blog, Catherine...and it does seem like that would be a stretch for the designers...maybe it's best to avoid being to literal and just try to create a knock-out garden! Those themes always seem like they limit creativity, rather than spur it on. Glad to know I'm not alone in my un-planned purchases!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-79063858637419763642012-02-21T18:38:41.881-08:002012-02-21T18:38:41.881-08:00Good eye, James...It is indeed a Garrya! I have to...Good eye, James...It is indeed a Garrya! I have to agree...I guess it's my general dislike for all things "artificial" that really keeps me from enjoying the show more...it feels very forced, very contrived. Then again...they are recreating gardens inside a convention center...so what do I expect! I guess I just have a harder time than some accepting those limitations. Plus, as you know, i prefer a more naturalistic style...sto these over-manicured and heavily -ordered gardens just don't often appeal to me. The plant sale is actually pretty great...it is what keeps me going back, year after year.scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-86927937026414162962012-02-21T18:36:10.901-08:002012-02-21T18:36:10.901-08:00Oh, to have seen those displays...maybe they could...Oh, to have seen those displays...maybe they could serve as inspiration for re-launching the show someday? $14 is pretty steep...I think it's $11 for the PDX one...which I think is kinda high already!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-36730316370514187752012-02-21T18:33:40.909-08:002012-02-21T18:33:40.909-08:00I know, I know (he says sheepishly), I just never ...I know, I know (he says sheepishly), I just never quite got the appeal...even if they are practically the only things blooming right now...I just never could get past their overall "drabness". The new colors are going a long way to converting me, however :-) The fire pits, however, I'll NEVER understand...gimme a bonfire anyday!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.com