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Portland’s Classical Chinese Garden is a setting of ineffable poetry. Enchantingly named, Lan Su Yuan .. The Garden of Awakening Orchids, the garden reveals the fundamental elements of classical design: Stone gives way to water elements, while the buildings, bridges, and mosaic paving are softened by dense flora. Continue reading Garden of Awakening Orchids .. Portland Chinese Garden  4 comments - (Comments are closed)  Garden Touring, Garden Travel, Portland  Garden Design, Garden travel, Portland 
Displaying an originality that outshines traditional garden settings, The Ruth Bancroft Garden, located in Walnut Creek, California, reveals an eccentric cast of characters, along with an enthusiasm for succulent plants that traces back to the 1950s, when Mrs. Bancroft began collecting potted specimens. Ruth Bancroft’s design artistry and gardening prowess as creator of an iconic landscape inspired the founding of The Garden Conservancy in 1989. Having set its sights on preserving our country’s horticultural legacy, the Conservancy championed the 3-acre Ruth Bancroft Garden, selecting it as the first to be listed on the organization’s register. Continue reading Iconic American Landscape: Ruth Bancroft Garden 3 comments - (Comments are closed) Botanical Gardens, Garden Travel, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture Botanical Gardens, Garden travel, Horticulture, San Francisco, San Francisco Area 
Memories gathered from our travels continue to give pleasure long after we’ve returned home. In looking back on my sojourns, I enjoy dwelling upon landscapes that captured my imagination, settings that remain in my mind’s-eye as vivid impressions, continuing to enrich my days. As 2011 draws to a close, I’m looking back on historical sights, and also iconic contemporary settings that I highly recommend when planning travel. Continue reading Memorable Gardens, Fountains, Brilliant Blooms |
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