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I’ve always want to go on the annual Catio Tour<\/a>\u00a0here in PDX, but something always comes up. Like I don’t get a ticket. My friend Cathi is not like me. So this year,\u00a0when I blah blah blahed about wanting to go, Cathi\u00a0sprang into action and signed us up.<\/p>\n

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\"Cathi<\/a>
Cathi got us to the Catio Tour.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I’m going to cut to the chase and show you the one that really moved me. Probably in no small part to the fact that the garden was also awesome. In fact, I kept forgetting that I wasn’t actually at an open garden. Plus\u00a0I have to admit to being a little perturbed\u00a0by the pesky reporter from Oregon Public Radio<\/a> doing a story with the owner about the Catio tour. I’m no stinkin’ monument to justice: I wanted to ask the owner about\u00a0her garden, you know, and get some plant info.<\/p>\n

\"Kitties<\/a>
Kitties have ready access from the house to their outdoor quarters.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I suppose I should show you the Catio, an outdoor enclosure to give kitties the experiencing of being in nature–while thwarting their evil bird-catching ways. I think it’s a terrific idea, but not everyone has a family member so skilled as to be able to make this\u00a0fancy dancy digs\u00a0from recycled steel. Call me envious.<\/p>\n

\"Constructed<\/a>
Constructed from recycled materials: fancy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It’s kind of reminiscent of a old caravan, the kind you see in British cozies,\u00a0e.g. Midsommer Murders, Blood Will Out<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Interesting,<\/a>
Interesting, no. The cats inside and the birds out. Could almost be other way round.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The owner’s brother built this enclosure from reclaimed materials, and clearly knows what he’s doing. I was hoping to get his name–and see if I could claim some sort of kinship. Alas, no name was forthcoming.<\/p>\n

\"Craftsmanship.<\/a>
Craftsmanship. Boy, in my next life, I’m going to know more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You may remember, we have two cats, Mister and Posy Etta James, and so far–they live strictly indoors, much to their chagrin. But it hardly seems fair to lure birds to your\u00a0yard with plants and feeders, only to have them stalked by two allegedly domesticated cats. I can tell you this, they’re bad ass hunters from the inside of the window screen.<\/p>\n

\"Mister<\/a>
Mister & Posy Etta James resting after an exhausting day of menacing from behind\u00a0the window<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Can you imagine how tough these guys would be if they were outdoors and could feel the wind ruffling their fair hair? Um hmm. This is what I’m saying.<\/p>\n

So the garden. No wonder the owners\u00a0want to sit\u00a0outside with their beloved pets. It’s enchanting. There was a school ball field right behind their yard, but if it\u00a0hadn’t been a game day, I might not have noticed. Beautifully planted with layered screening. And then I saw this.<\/p>\n

\"Hydrangea<\/a>
Hydrangea with enormous velvety leaves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Does anyone know this one? I’m guessing a H. aspera of some sort? I really MUST have this plant. So fabulous. And here I thought I didn’t really like Hydrangeas. Never say never.<\/p>\n

\"Big<\/a>
Big velvety leaves to die for.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Honestly, I’m surprised peeps weren’t lying around on the ground having swooned under it’s mesmerizing effect.<\/p>\n

And there was also mass planted Hakonechloa, a plant that every garden needs, in multiples–and then some.<\/p>\n

\"Mass<\/a>
Mass planted Hakonechloa. Perfection.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I keep buying more Hakonechloa aka Japanese Forest Grass<\/a>, which is ridiculous–considering I always have it and can easily divide. But I can never bring myself to disturbed it–because it’s so gorgeous, the more mass\u00a0the better. That’s crazy, isn’t it. Though I do have the one little out when I buy anew: It’s a different variety. Hah!<\/p>\n

And the ferns, oh my. I keep saying I’m going to up my game on ferns. I’ve currently got fern books strewn about\u00a0the coffee table, but boy, do I have still a lot to learn. At least I know enough to recognize fabulous when I see it.<\/p>\n

\"Swoony<\/a>
Swoony Fern, though that’s not the technical name. Anyone?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Look at this.<\/p>\n

\"Texture,<\/a>
Texture, color, verve — it’s got it all.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I don’t generally fall for bottle edging, but this was beautifully implemented.<\/p>\n

\"Bottle<\/a>
Bottle edging implemented with aplomb.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And how about use of this baker’s rack on the patio–a good place to keep plant pets, especially with the graduated shelving. Smart.<\/p>\n

\"Smart<\/a>
Smart use of a baker’s rack.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So many things I fell for\u00a0that I don’t ordinarily like–for instances, faces on planters. But how’s this for grooviness personified?<\/p>\n

\"Could<\/a>
Could there be a more perfect pairing of plant and pot?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The archway shown with my friend Cathi above was constructed catio engineer as well. I think it’s kind of fascinating how a skeletal form can define space. Put this one in the love column.<\/p>\n

\"Defined<\/a>
Defined space with skeletal structure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And just because the Hydrangea is so fabulous, a\u00a0parting shot.<\/p>\n

\"Big<\/a>
Big velvety leaves on mystery Hydrangea.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cheers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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