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Visiting the Chinese Classical Garden
Just when it seems too hot to be outside there is a place you can go to relax and stay cool, the Portland Classical Chinese Garden. We paid a visit and found a couple of surprises. First we met with Jodi to see the lotus in bloom. These plants are great and they are hardy for our area. They have a major significance in Asian culture and not just for their beauty. The plant is used in cooking, medicines and even the seeds are used in making candy.
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Then we moved out of the water to another part of the garden to see a geranium ‘Kleim’s Hardy’, and another plant, Lysimachia paridiformis var. stenophylla. It is hard to say but wonderful to look at! Plus you can purchase it at the garden!
Gloria Lee told us about the new canary at the garden and how birds are brought to the gardens in China by visitors. She invited other garden visitors to bring their birds to the garden as well. If you don’t have a bird you can still enjoy a song at the garden's Tuesdays by Twilight concert series every July. Check out the Portland Classical Chinese Garden web site for a complete rundown.
(Original air date: 7/7/2007 on GardenTime TV. See the GardenTime web site for more videos and information about the show)
JULY TIPS - VIDEOS
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OSU's tips for July 2007 |
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William and Judy on Bird deterrents |
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July at the Chinese Classical Garden |
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