Garden Tours:  Valleylynn, Lynn Smith

By Sharon
November 12, 2011

Let's take a trip this week to Oregon and visit the lovely gardens created by Lynn Smith and her husband, Cliff. It's always fun to step out of our own climate to see what grows well in another, and sometimes it's even more fun to see what our climates have in common. You are going to love what you see!

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Dec 26, 2011 7:58 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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Thank you Ann. I am afraid I am somewhat hovering over it. *Blush*
If things start looking bad I may tent it. I can't believe how strong the scent of peanut butter is when you get close to it.
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Dec 26, 2011 8:13 PM CST
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We have had frost at night for about a week now and so far mine is still perky and upright. Seems pretty tough. Of course your temps are lower.
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Dec 26, 2011 9:22 PM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)
Garden Sages Region: Ukraine Native Plants and Wildflowers Xeriscape Organic Gardener I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
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It may just need babying through the first winter since she just got it. I like the tent idea. I believe if you get it through this winter & it has time to establish itself & a good root system during the summer then she'll live for you & flourish.
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
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Dec 26, 2011 9:52 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
Charter ATP Member Garden Sages I helped plan and beta test the plant database. I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Plant Database Moderator
Forum moderator I helped beta test the first seed swap Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Plant and/or Seed Trader Garden Ideas: Master Level
I think it will do okay. We have had temps into the teens and frozen ground for several weeks. We are now warming up and the rain has arrived.

What is amazing to me is that my Geum 'Cookie' is still trying to produce it's lovely little orange blooms. I love that plant.
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Dec 24, 2012 9:44 PM CST
Name: Arif Masud
Alpha Centauri (Zone 9a)
I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Container Gardener Native Plants and Wildflowers Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Enjoys or suffers hot summers Multi-Region Gardener
Love your mouth watering garden Lynn. Thumbs up
Regards,
Arif.
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Dec 25, 2012 5:56 PM CST
Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
Walk in Peace / I'm Timber's Mom.
Miniature Gardening Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! I sent a postcard to Randy! Tip Photographer I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member
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Hope you all had a Fantastic Christmas Day. I did....
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Dec 25, 2012 9:55 PM CST
Name: Arif Masud
Alpha Centauri (Zone 9a)
I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Container Gardener Native Plants and Wildflowers Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Enjoys or suffers hot summers Multi-Region Gardener
Charleene, I hope and pray every one did. My pleasure is cuddling up to my youngest daughter (cold) and watching kiddy movies while having popcorn. Its quite fun, no need to use any of your grey cells and forget all troubles.
Regards,
Arif.
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Dec 26, 2012 8:49 AM CST
Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
Walk in Peace / I'm Timber's Mom.
Miniature Gardening Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! I sent a postcard to Randy! Tip Photographer I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member
Mules Garden Ideas: Level 2 Sempervivums Plant and/or Seed Trader Region: United States of America Beekeeper
That is Wonderful, Arif. I'm sure the child enjoyed it too....
Blessings to you all....
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Dec 26, 2012 10:46 AM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
Charter ATP Member Garden Sages I helped plan and beta test the plant database. I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Plant Database Moderator
Forum moderator I helped beta test the first seed swap Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Plant and/or Seed Trader Garden Ideas: Master Level
Thank you Arif, and glad you enjoyed the garden tour. Smiling
What a wonderful picture that is in my mind, you are your daughter enjoying quality time together. Lovey dubby

Hi Charleen. Hope you and your family had a blessing filled day yesterday. Group hug Give one to Charlie for me. Lovey dubby

Now is the time to reflect on what our gardens did this last growing season, and to plan for the upcoming growing season. Catalogs have started arriving in the mail. Hurray!
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Dec 26, 2012 1:31 PM CST
Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
Walk in Peace / I'm Timber's Mom.
Miniature Gardening Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! I sent a postcard to Randy! Tip Photographer I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member
Mules Garden Ideas: Level 2 Sempervivums Plant and/or Seed Trader Region: United States of America Beekeeper
We have no snow but have been getting rain. Which we needed. Charley sends you all nice warm nuzzles....And hopes you got all the things you wanted for Christmas, including family time....
Hugs and nuzzles to all...Thumb of 2012-12-26/Ridesredmule/907778
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Dec 26, 2012 3:48 PM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)
Garden Sages Region: Ukraine Native Plants and Wildflowers Xeriscape Organic Gardener I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Garden Ideas: Master Level Butterflies Charter ATP Member Plant Identifier Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Dog Lover
Lovey dubby Lovey dubby Lovey dubby Lovey dubby Lovey dubby Lovey dubby
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
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Dec 26, 2012 4:06 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
Charter ATP Member Garden Sages I helped plan and beta test the plant database. I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Plant Database Moderator
Forum moderator I helped beta test the first seed swap Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Plant and/or Seed Trader Garden Ideas: Master Level
I agree with all those smiley hearts you put up Ann. Big Grin
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Dec 27, 2012 6:32 PM CST
Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
Walk in Peace / I'm Timber's Mom.
Miniature Gardening Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! I sent a postcard to Randy! Tip Photographer I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member
Mules Garden Ideas: Level 2 Sempervivums Plant and/or Seed Trader Region: United States of America Beekeeper
They love you too!!! They are very friendly longears. They had girls walking up the road earlier this week, the girls came over to see them, All four of them were at the fence. Loving the attention. Rolling on the floor laughing
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Dec 27, 2012 6:53 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
Charter ATP Member Garden Sages I helped plan and beta test the plant database. I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Plant Database Moderator
Forum moderator I helped beta test the first seed swap Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Plant and/or Seed Trader Garden Ideas: Master Level
Yes sir, that is our wonderful long ears. Lovey dubby
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Dec 27, 2012 7:15 PM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)
Garden Sages Region: Ukraine Native Plants and Wildflowers Xeriscape Organic Gardener I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Garden Ideas: Master Level Butterflies Charter ATP Member Plant Identifier Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Dog Lover
With the fuzzy wuzzy winter coat on. They get soooooo soft & warm feeling with their winter coats.
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
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Dec 28, 2012 12:30 AM CST
Name: Arif Masud
Alpha Centauri (Zone 9a)
I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Container Gardener Native Plants and Wildflowers Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Enjoys or suffers hot summers Multi-Region Gardener
Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing . I cannot find any thing unnatural with their behavior and quite cute looking. Quality time, what else to do in this weepy weather Hilarious! , in normal weather I don't see neither hide nor hair. She collects movies all year long for these winter vacations and I am the only one she can rope in. Rest, it seems are to mature Shrug! must be entering my second childhood.
Regards,
Arif.
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Dec 28, 2012 1:35 AM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
Charter ATP Member Garden Sages I helped plan and beta test the plant database. I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Plant Database Moderator
Forum moderator I helped beta test the first seed swap Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Plant and/or Seed Trader Garden Ideas: Master Level
Second childhood is the best. I think we appreciate the important things more, and begin to see things through a child's eye again. Smiling
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Dec 28, 2012 8:43 AM CST
Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
Walk in Peace / I'm Timber's Mom.
Miniature Gardening Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! I sent a postcard to Randy! Tip Photographer I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member
Mules Garden Ideas: Level 2 Sempervivums Plant and/or Seed Trader Region: United States of America Beekeeper
I love second Childhood. I've learned so much and still learning. Only this time there is no pressure. Just enjoy and learn....
We can even enjoy the weather in a different way....
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Dec 28, 2012 9:12 AM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
Charter ATP Member Garden Sages I helped plan and beta test the plant database. I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Plant Database Moderator
Forum moderator I helped beta test the first seed swap Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Plant and/or Seed Trader Garden Ideas: Master Level
I agree Yes, I love what you said Charleen, about the no pressure, and just enjoy. Group hug
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Dec 29, 2012 3:14 AM CST
Name: Arif Masud
Alpha Centauri (Zone 9a)
I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Container Gardener Native Plants and Wildflowers Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Enjoys or suffers hot summers Multi-Region Gardener
Rolling on the floor laughing I agree To be honest, I don't know who enjoys more. Hilarious!
Regards Group hug
Arif.

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