We are not always that taken by Chinese gardens, with their emphasis on pavilions, water, and rocks, but not plants. Portland's garden was a surprising treat.
Monday, July 2, 2018
Portland's Chinese Garden
On our trip to Oregon last week, we spent Tuesday afternoon touring public gardens in Portland.
We are not always that taken by Chinese gardens, with their emphasis on pavilions, water, and rocks, but not plants. Portland's garden was a surprising treat.
Much of the walkway surface was covered in wonderful rock mosaics.
The fragrance of gardenia wafted across the entry court.
Pomegranate in bloom and fruit.
This garden is a serene and lovely oasis in the middle of a big downtown city.
We are not always that taken by Chinese gardens, with their emphasis on pavilions, water, and rocks, but not plants. Portland's garden was a surprising treat.
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The stone and pebble work on the walking surfaces was amazing. I do love how oriental gardens consider the natural elements---water, boulders, elevations---every bit as important as the flowers and scrubs.
ReplyDeleteBeen there with the Portland boy who holds my heart just after he had finished a class on Asian architecture. His insights were wonderful. Every little thing has a purpose and meaning. It's a beautiful garden and your pictures captured it very nicely.
ReplyDeleteOh good, I’m looking for an oasis! Kidding aside it is a lovely garden.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Linda. I especially love the lily pads with flowers. :-)
ReplyDeleteI feel relaxed and haven't left the house. Water features do that to me.
ReplyDeleteDon't think I have ever seen Pomegranate in bloom and fruit. Always wondered.
Lots of colorful plants to go along with walls and other structures.
ReplyDeletewow, we are pretty close to this in Lincoln Beach, Oregon-just arrived-it's so cool. Now to meet up with the family. I oculd almost smell the gardenias when you mentioned them in your post.
ReplyDeleteMy first thought was, I've never been crazy about Chinese gardens, or Chinese anything, then read that you and Tom are not always that taken by Chinese gardens. It is beautiful, but not nearly as pretty as your gardens are.
ReplyDeleteI used to live in Portland, but never visited this garden. Thank you, Linda, for posting your pictures!
ReplyDeleteVery impressive!!
ReplyDeleteA marvelous Chinese garden with some very cool plants.
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