Hinsdale Rhododendron Garden: Reedsport

Earlier this month we headed to Reedsport to experience something new, the O.H. Hinsdale Rhododendron Garden. Located 3 miles east of Reedsport on Highway 38, the garden is currently being restored by a joint partnership between the BLM and the “Friends of Hinsdale Garden.” This hidden treasure was a labor of love for one man, …

Hendricks Park: Rhododendrons

Recently, I took the opportunity to spend time at Hendricks Park in Eugene. It has been years since I’ve been to the Park and even longer since I’ve been there during peak bloom. I wasn’t disappointed during my early morning stroll along the gravel paths: the birds were singing, the sun was shining, and the …

Village Green Gardens: Color in September

It is mid-September and in my home garden, my flowers and most of my plants are looking rather brown and dry. After a summer of heat and little rain, they are a little worse for the wear. Not so at the gardens at Village Green Resort, here in Cottage Grove. I had the chance to …