Roses have entertaining names!
Dad and I spent Tuesday wandering amount the roses of the Int'l Rose Test Garden. The roses smelled devine and looks spectacular! I had never seen so many roses in one place.
And some gorgeous dogwoods!
Dad I also spent some time in the more serene Japanese gardens up the hill.
There were koi ponds and raked stone gardens and a floral display put on by the Portland Japanese flower-arranging school.
The Ikeban technique utilizes elements found in nature like driftwood or wasps nests! Odd. Dad & I weren't super impressed.
Percy found the perfect spot for some peaceful meditation. Then, while I was in the gift shop, Dad made friends with a guy in a Traverse City shirt who was waiting for HIS daughter! Next week Claire & I are going out for dinner! Yay for more Midwestern friends!
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We never made it there since it was gloomy when we were in Portland. Awesome pics!
very nice photos and the pink hanging roses are beautiful and so full, no wonder they are heavy and hang down. the fragrances were probably wonderful,