Clark County
The Garden Conservancy's
OPEN DAYS PROGRAM
Vancouver Area Open Day
Saturday, June 11 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We are proud to partner with the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon for this Open Day. CLARK COUNTY BATTLE GROUND THE BAILEY HAVEN 9601 NE 177th Street In April 1999 I found myself staring at an empty, slick, wet, flat acre of clay with two stark buildings and an ugly blacktop drive for inspiration. But, with handy ruler, graph paper, and ignorant bliss I laid out a design and husband Al built all I asked for. This garden has three distinct areas: the public garden, a relaxingentertaining space with ponds and gazebo, and the working garden. This last area contains arbors, nine pergola beds, a rock garden, a loop garden, a Lady walk, a vegetable garden, paths, benches, trees, a conifer collection, a potting area, and topiary.
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From the south, take I-5 north to Exit 9/ Fairgrounds/179th Street. Turn right, going east to 96th Avenue and turn right. Go 2 blocks to 177th Street. From Battle Ground or Orchards on Highway 503, go to 189th Street. Turn west and follow 189th as it gradually turns into 179th Street. Turn south onto 96th Avenue and go to 177th Street.
RITCHIE GARDENS 7619 NE 192nd Way In 2001, the five acres that was to become our garden sported one scrubby tree near a wetland. Gradually the area has evolved into a gracious setting characterized by weeping, contorted, and variegated perennials and trees looking out onto earthen ponds. We are always adding native plants that we hope will thicket
and make berries to feed and protect local wildlife. We draw hummingbirds by growing plants with trumpetshaped flowers—especially hardy fuchsias. The constantly changing fragrances and vistas are delightful!
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Travel north on I-5 to 179th Street/Fairgrounds Exit. Go right (east) on 179th Street 3 miles to 72nd Avenue (at the traffic signal at John Deere and Manor Church) Turn left (north) and go about 0.5 mile to 192nd Way. Look for the Tiger Lily sign; 192nd Way on the right. Coming north on the I-205 take Exit 32/Padden Parkway W. Turn right off the exit to Andresen, then turn right and head north. Andresen joins St. Johns Boulevard and becomes 72nd Avenue. Continue north to 192nd Way (about 5 miles from Andresen.) Look for the Tiger Lily sign; 192nd Way on the right.
VANCOUVER DRAGONFLY HOLLOW 12517 NE 20th Avenue During our garden's twenty-five years, we've removed many old trees, eliminated our lawn, added a crop circle, outdoor living areas, and have responded to increasing shade. We continue to edit, removing and adding many new plants each year so there is a mix of mature and new. With one of us being a landscape designer/garden author, there always seems to be 'opportunity'. Our garden is in an ever-evolutionary state but its colorful flowers, swaying grasses, clipped hedges, award-winning garden art, and dramatic plants never cease to delight us.
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Drive north on either I-5 or I-205. If on I-5 turn right
at the off-ramp, go to the first signal, turn right, go to the next signal, turn right onto Highway 99 South. If on I-205, turn left at the ramp signal, go to the next signal and turn left onto Highway 99 South. Continue through the 129th Street signal and about half-way down the hill turn left onto NE 20th Avenue. Turn left immediately at the dead-end sign and drive to the first mailbox on right. (It is red with a dark brown base with our house numbers in silver.) Park on the road and walk up the driveway to the garage area where there will be hosts to check you into the garden. For those who are physically-challenged, you can move the barrier at the bottom of the driveway and drive up
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MATSU KAZE (WIND IN THE PINES) 12506 NE 109th Avenue I designed and developed our Asian-inspired garden fourteen years ago when this two-and-one-half acre property was a horse pasture. It is now filled with rare and unusual plants including many varieties of conifers, ginkgos, Japanese maples and dogwoods, as well as lilies, peonies, daphnes, clematis, rhododendrons and other perennials. Meandering pathways lead to various seating areas, a pond with a waterfall, a covered bridge over a dry creek bed, a fire pit, an outdoor kitchen, and a guest house. We created this garden to give us something to do in our retirement. It has given us that and so much more.
Ornamental grasses and moss play a prominent role in establishing the garden as part of the greenway behind it. Designed by Vanessa Nagel, stone pathways lead past a koi pond to several secluded sitting areas which are particularly nice for contemplation.
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From I-5, take Exit 4 for NE 78th Street. Travel west on 78th Street and turn right onto NE Hazel Dell Avenue, then left onto 83rd. Turn right onto NW Greenbriar Drive. Follow the curve and turn right onto NW 87th Street. Turn right again onto NW 4th Street, then right onto NW 88th Street. There is plenty of street parking. House is on a large cul-de-sac.
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Parts of garden are handicapped accessible
2014
Most recent year garden was open
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Gardens opening for first time
Photographs permitted
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From I-205 North, take Exit 32/Padden Parkway and go east. At the second light, turn left onto 117th Avenue/Highway 503. Continue north through 4 or 5 lights, past a Shell station on right and a WinCo on left. About 0.25 mile more, turn left onto 131st Street, just before you get to a white farm house on right. If you get to Chapman's Nursery on left, you've gone too far. Once on 131st Street, go a country block and turn left onto 110th Avenue. 110th jogs to the right and then jogs to the left onto 109th Avenue. Ours is the last house on right where the road dead ends. From I-5 North, take the 78th Street exit east. After a few lights beyond Highway 99, 78th Street continues to right and the left fork becomes Padden Parkway. Stay to left on Padden and go over the I-205 overpass. Proceed as directed above. Please park on the side of the road in the grassy area.
SEYMOUR-LUECK 218 NW 88th Street Our garden is influenced by Japanese landscaping and showcases water features, sculptures, and glass art.
The Garden Conservancy
is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1989 to save and share America's outstanding gardens for the education and inspiration of the public.
The Open Days Program
began in 1995 as a means of introducing the public to gardening, providing easy access to outstanding examples of design and horticultural practice, and proving that exceptional American gardens are still being created.
www.opendaysprogram.org | toll-free 1-888-842-2442
The Garden Conservancy's Open Days Program www.opendaysprogram.org | P.O. Box 219, Cold Spring, New York, 10516 | T: (845) 424-6502 / F: (845) 424-6501 / Toll-free: 1 (888) 842-2442 | E: [email protected]
OPEN DAYS PROGRAM
Vancouver Area Open Day
Saturday, June 11 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We are proud to partner with the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon for this Open Day. CLARK COUNTY BATTLE GROUND THE BAILEY HAVEN 9601 NE 177th Street In April 1999 I found myself staring at an empty, slick, wet, flat acre of clay with two stark buildings and an ugly blacktop drive for inspiration. But, with handy ruler, graph paper, and ignorant bliss I laid out a design and husband Al built all I asked for. This garden has three distinct areas: the public garden, a relaxingentertaining space with ponds and gazebo, and the working garden. This last area contains arbors, nine pergola beds, a rock garden, a loop garden, a Lady walk, a vegetable garden, paths, benches, trees, a conifer collection, a potting area, and topiary.
NEW | u | I
From the south, take I-5 north to Exit 9/ Fairgrounds/179th Street. Turn right, going east to 96th Avenue and turn right. Go 2 blocks to 177th Street. From Battle Ground or Orchards on Highway 503, go to 189th Street. Turn west and follow 189th as it gradually turns into 179th Street. Turn south onto 96th Avenue and go to 177th Street.
RITCHIE GARDENS 7619 NE 192nd Way In 2001, the five acres that was to become our garden sported one scrubby tree near a wetland. Gradually the area has evolved into a gracious setting characterized by weeping, contorted, and variegated perennials and trees looking out onto earthen ponds. We are always adding native plants that we hope will thicket
and make berries to feed and protect local wildlife. We draw hummingbirds by growing plants with trumpetshaped flowers—especially hardy fuchsias. The constantly changing fragrances and vistas are delightful!
NEW | u | I
Travel north on I-5 to 179th Street/Fairgrounds Exit. Go right (east) on 179th Street 3 miles to 72nd Avenue (at the traffic signal at John Deere and Manor Church) Turn left (north) and go about 0.5 mile to 192nd Way. Look for the Tiger Lily sign; 192nd Way on the right. Coming north on the I-205 take Exit 32/Padden Parkway W. Turn right off the exit to Andresen, then turn right and head north. Andresen joins St. Johns Boulevard and becomes 72nd Avenue. Continue north to 192nd Way (about 5 miles from Andresen.) Look for the Tiger Lily sign; 192nd Way on the right.
VANCOUVER DRAGONFLY HOLLOW 12517 NE 20th Avenue During our garden's twenty-five years, we've removed many old trees, eliminated our lawn, added a crop circle, outdoor living areas, and have responded to increasing shade. We continue to edit, removing and adding many new plants each year so there is a mix of mature and new. With one of us being a landscape designer/garden author, there always seems to be 'opportunity'. Our garden is in an ever-evolutionary state but its colorful flowers, swaying grasses, clipped hedges, award-winning garden art, and dramatic plants never cease to delight us.
2005 | u
Drive north on either I-5 or I-205. If on I-5 turn right
at the off-ramp, go to the first signal, turn right, go to the next signal, turn right onto Highway 99 South. If on I-205, turn left at the ramp signal, go to the next signal and turn left onto Highway 99 South. Continue through the 129th Street signal and about half-way down the hill turn left onto NE 20th Avenue. Turn left immediately at the dead-end sign and drive to the first mailbox on right. (It is red with a dark brown base with our house numbers in silver.) Park on the road and walk up the driveway to the garage area where there will be hosts to check you into the garden. For those who are physically-challenged, you can move the barrier at the bottom of the driveway and drive up
L O N G S H A D OW®
.COM
Hand crafted in Southern Illinois by Classic Garden Ornaments, Ltd. ®
to turn around at the top of the parking area and drop off someone.
MATSU KAZE (WIND IN THE PINES) 12506 NE 109th Avenue I designed and developed our Asian-inspired garden fourteen years ago when this two-and-one-half acre property was a horse pasture. It is now filled with rare and unusual plants including many varieties of conifers, ginkgos, Japanese maples and dogwoods, as well as lilies, peonies, daphnes, clematis, rhododendrons and other perennials. Meandering pathways lead to various seating areas, a pond with a waterfall, a covered bridge over a dry creek bed, a fire pit, an outdoor kitchen, and a guest house. We created this garden to give us something to do in our retirement. It has given us that and so much more.
Ornamental grasses and moss play a prominent role in establishing the garden as part of the greenway behind it. Designed by Vanessa Nagel, stone pathways lead past a koi pond to several secluded sitting areas which are particularly nice for contemplation.
NEW | u | I
From I-5, take Exit 4 for NE 78th Street. Travel west on 78th Street and turn right onto NE Hazel Dell Avenue, then left onto 83rd. Turn right onto NW Greenbriar Drive. Follow the curve and turn right onto NW 87th Street. Turn right again onto NW 4th Street, then right onto NW 88th Street. There is plenty of street parking. House is on a large cul-de-sac.
u NEW
Parts of garden are handicapped accessible
2014
Most recent year garden was open
I
Gardens opening for first time
Photographs permitted
NEW | u | I
From I-205 North, take Exit 32/Padden Parkway and go east. At the second light, turn left onto 117th Avenue/Highway 503. Continue north through 4 or 5 lights, past a Shell station on right and a WinCo on left. About 0.25 mile more, turn left onto 131st Street, just before you get to a white farm house on right. If you get to Chapman's Nursery on left, you've gone too far. Once on 131st Street, go a country block and turn left onto 110th Avenue. 110th jogs to the right and then jogs to the left onto 109th Avenue. Ours is the last house on right where the road dead ends. From I-5 North, take the 78th Street exit east. After a few lights beyond Highway 99, 78th Street continues to right and the left fork becomes Padden Parkway. Stay to left on Padden and go over the I-205 overpass. Proceed as directed above. Please park on the side of the road in the grassy area.
SEYMOUR-LUECK 218 NW 88th Street Our garden is influenced by Japanese landscaping and showcases water features, sculptures, and glass art.
The Garden Conservancy
is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1989 to save and share America's outstanding gardens for the education and inspiration of the public.
The Open Days Program
began in 1995 as a means of introducing the public to gardening, providing easy access to outstanding examples of design and horticultural practice, and proving that exceptional American gardens are still being created.
www.opendaysprogram.org | toll-free 1-888-842-2442
The Garden Conservancy's Open Days Program www.opendaysprogram.org | P.O. Box 219, Cold Spring, New York, 10516 | T: (845) 424-6502 / F: (845) 424-6501 / Toll-free: 1 (888) 842-2442 | E: [email protected]
