{"id":12182,"date":"2016-11-19T09:52:03","date_gmt":"2016-11-19T17:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogadmin.plantlust.com\/blog\/?p=12182"},"modified":"2024-01-24T07:48:34","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T15:48:34","slug":"theres-always-room-in-skidmore-woods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantlust.com\/blog\/gardens\/theres-always-room-in-skidmore-woods\/","title":{"rendered":"there’s always room in Skidmore Woods"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gardeners have been known brake hard when they happen\u00a0upon this scene. It’s an ordinary city lot\u00a0in the\u00a0Alameda neighborhood located in northeast Portland. As you can well see, the gardener here employs stealth and\u00a0magic in the tiniest\u00a0spaces.<\/p>\n

You know when you have the thought that there is\u00a0no\u00a0room for your latest horticultural heartthrob? Well I’m here to tell you, there’s always room–as evidenced by Skidmore Woods.<\/p>\n

\"Skidmore
Skidmore Woods in Portland’s Alameda Neighborhood.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I think people’s opinions on this fall into opposite ends of the spectrum, genius\u00a0or\u00a0madness. But in all seriousness, why can’t it be both. I LOVE this place. I’ve never been lucky enough to catch the gardener in process, though I do occasionally see evidence that he\/she is nearby.<\/p>\n

\"A
A gardener was here–one with an optimistic view judging from bin size.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The very front corner shows remarkable restraint. One lovely Lace Leaf Maple. The kitty was there when I visited 2 weeks ago. So sweet and soft. Just like that cute dog Mae Mae I met a couple weeks ago in the Mt. Hood National Forest<\/a>, I wanted to make her mine. I did not. Because that would be wrong.<\/p>\n

\"Japanese
Japanese Lace Leaf Maple all on its ownsome.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I stood behind the maple to take photos of the sidewalk views–looking right to left.<\/p>\n

\"The
The north sidewalk view looking east.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Straight ahead. I’d love to get in there and see how it feels. It must be fantastic.<\/p>\n

\"Straight
Straight ahead, the pathway to the house.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And the other way, to the north.<\/p>\n

\"The
The west sidewalk view looking north.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Taken as a whole, I’ll admit to the\u00a0cacophony. But if you narrow your view, there’s a delicious scenario\u00a0everywhere you look.<\/p>\n

\"An
An Ilex? groundcover.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

These are Cyclamen, right? I’m such a baby with these. Summer dormant confuses me. I’m I alone in that?<\/p>\n

\"Solid
Solid silver and a variegated Cyclamen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This looks like a Daphne to me, but I’ve been fooled before. It looks great, whatever name applies.<\/p>\n

\"Daphne
Daphne perchance?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Peering\u00a0this direction feels calming to my eye. It’s those clean lines of bark that settle it down.<\/p>\n

\"Clean
Clean lines with layered backdrop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Here’s a closer look at the conifer in the foreground. I don’t know my conifers, except Cedrus deodara, because my parents had one. Well, maybe a couple others, but limited knowledge at best.<\/p>\n

\"A
A Thuja maybe.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I may need to disabuse myself of the notion that I don’t like Camellias. I suspect it’s because of all the Camellia in my past\u00a0trimmed into lollipop shrubs. In Skidmore Woods, I’m reminded\u00a0of their innate beauty.<\/p>\n

\"White
White Camellia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

and this<\/p>\n

\"White
White Camellia acting a wintertime Romneya coulteri.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

and pink ones too.<\/p>\n

\"Pink
Pink Camellia with fluttering petals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

All shades of pink peeking though here and there.<\/p>\n

\"Free
Free form camellias, the way they want to be.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I take it back. I do like Camellias. I do, I do, I do.<\/p>\n

\"How's
How’s this for perfection?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And even when it’s waning, still terrific.<\/p>\n

\"Glorious
Glorious until the end.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Every little spot is utilized to great effect.<\/p>\n

\"A
A spot for a big leaf Rhododendron. Of course.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Loads of green on green texture.<\/p>\n

\"Delicious,
Delicious, no?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Before I developed full-on gardening mania, I toured a woman’s garden and I remember her saying, “I have so much trouble getting plants to stay in their place.” Say what? That’s just crazy talk.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Everything
Everything is<\/em> in its own place.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Plenty of space\u00a0on the garden floor too. Take advantage!<\/p>\n

\"Look
Look at those leaves. I.D. anyone?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No garden is complete without Epimediums. Lots of them.<\/p>\n

\"Epimedium,
Epimedium, of course.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

More gorgeousity.<\/p>\n

\"Clean
Clean structure with busy backdrop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And, of course, the glorious Arthur Menzies Mahonia. How do I not have this glorious plant? How about you, is it in your garden?<\/p>\n

\"Mahonia
Mahonia x media ‘Arthur Menzies’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Can’t resist adding this picture too. The texture is just the best. Hope someone knows what it is.<\/p>\n

\"What
What is it–besides incredible?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To recap: yes, there’s\u00a0room for your latest plant heartthrob. You may recommence planting. You’re welcome.<\/p>\n

Cheers<\/p>\n

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