Back to the Capitol Region and the recent Garden Bloggers Fling...this garden, at the home of designer Jeff Minnich, was our 4th stop on Saturday. Jeff gardens in Arlington, Virginia, don't let that Tillandsia sneoides (aka Spanish moss) fool you...
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The entrance to the garden, off the driveway, became a little clogged as my fellow bloggers couldn't help but pause to snap a photo, or two, as they worked their way toward the back garden. I killed time by strolling up and down the street side of the garden and taking a few photos as I walked...
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Finally it was my turn to work into the queue.
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I must admit, the plant palette surprised me — I love an adventurous gardener! Ensete maurelii backed by a Cycad...
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The Spanish moss really was over the top...(in a very good way)...
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Jeff confirmed they bring up bundles every year for use around the garden.
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To great effect!
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There are also numerous (and large) containers throughout the garden, each featuring a large specimen plant, like this Begonia, that can't possibly be hardy in their Zone 7 garden (can they?)...
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Passing under the columns you work your way down, along the side of the house, with a gentle stream and waterfall at your side. great use of a steep drop off in the topography.
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But not before you come face to face with another luscious window-box...
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Once on the lower, mid-level, of the property there is so much to see...
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Like this collection of severed heads...
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And an Agave that collects victims.
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Smarter gardeners than I will be able to identify this Begonia. It must be hardy because I saw it in the ground everywhere in the DC area...
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Time to venture down the steps to the lower parts of the garden. Ann leads the way...
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It's a long way down there...
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Looking back up.
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My fellow Portland Blogger Jane (aka the Mulchmaid) was enamored with this variegated green on yellow shrub. I'm not certain of it's ID but it looks a lot like Aucuba japonica 'Overlook' from Cistus Nursery.
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Heading back up the opposite side of the property.
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Where we run into Heather demonstrating exactly what portion of her body the outdoor shower walls would cover. I think Jeff and his partner might be a little taller...
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Weather Diary, July 20: Hi 75, Low 60/ Precip 0
All material © 2009-2017 by Loree Bohl for danger garden. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited and just plain rude.
The entrance to the garden, off the driveway, became a little clogged as my fellow bloggers couldn't help but pause to snap a photo, or two, as they worked their way toward the back garden. I killed time by strolling up and down the street side of the garden and taking a few photos as I walked...
Finally it was my turn to work into the queue.
I must admit, the plant palette surprised me — I love an adventurous gardener! Ensete maurelii backed by a Cycad...
The Spanish moss really was over the top...(in a very good way)...
Jeff confirmed they bring up bundles every year for use around the garden.
To great effect!
There are also numerous (and large) containers throughout the garden, each featuring a large specimen plant, like this Begonia, that can't possibly be hardy in their Zone 7 garden (can they?)...
Passing under the columns you work your way down, along the side of the house, with a gentle stream and waterfall at your side. great use of a steep drop off in the topography.
But not before you come face to face with another luscious window-box...
Once on the lower, mid-level, of the property there is so much to see...
Like this collection of severed heads...
And an Agave that collects victims.
Smarter gardeners than I will be able to identify this Begonia. It must be hardy because I saw it in the ground everywhere in the DC area...
Time to venture down the steps to the lower parts of the garden. Ann leads the way...
It's a long way down there...
Looking back up.
My fellow Portland Blogger Jane (aka the Mulchmaid) was enamored with this variegated green on yellow shrub. I'm not certain of it's ID but it looks a lot like Aucuba japonica 'Overlook' from Cistus Nursery.
Heading back up the opposite side of the property.
Where we run into Heather demonstrating exactly what portion of her body the outdoor shower walls would cover. I think Jeff and his partner might be a little taller...
Weather Diary, July 20: Hi 75, Low 60/ Precip 0
All material © 2009-2017 by Loree Bohl for danger garden. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited and just plain rude.