tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955220964233805431.post97999563904551900..comments2023-04-11T08:03:55.944-05:00Comments on Mother Nature's Garden: Classical Chinese Garden in Portland, OregonMother Naturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14193426407858005058noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955220964233805431.post-27337518839017659642008-10-02T00:04:00.000-05:002008-10-02T00:04:00.000-05:00I like the inside of the Chinese Garden better tha...I like the inside of the Chinese Garden better than the Japanese Garden - size put aside.<BR/><BR/>But the Chinese Garden pruning did not have quite the detailed craftsmanship that either a "Japanese" pruner or an arborist would employ. <BR/><BR/>The average visitor would not notice that part.<BR/><BR/>But I thought that the craftsmanship with the stone work and building was pretty darn cool at M. D. Vaden of Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00571216217777314066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955220964233805431.post-69236606760935827112008-07-23T05:34:00.000-05:002008-07-23T05:34:00.000-05:00Cindy,Portland has so many gardens to see...I'd li...Cindy,<BR/>Portland has so many gardens to see...I'd like to go back.Mother Naturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14193426407858005058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955220964233805431.post-11328544239748926002008-07-22T19:21:00.000-05:002008-07-22T19:21:00.000-05:00I love your slideshow of the garden! I went there ...I love your slideshow of the garden! I went there a few years ago and it is just so peaceful and beautiful. Thank you for such lovely pictures and a trip down memory lane.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955220964233805431.post-63867743194977625672008-07-15T05:46:00.000-05:002008-07-15T05:46:00.000-05:00Eve, I love your cottage style.DonnaEve, <BR/>I love your cottage style.<BR/>DonnaMother Naturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14193426407858005058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955220964233805431.post-55092422085259103612008-07-14T07:58:00.000-05:002008-07-14T07:58:00.000-05:00I'm glad you left a comment Nature Girl. I'm off t...I'm glad you left a comment Nature Girl. I'm off to viist your site.<BR/>DonnaMother Naturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14193426407858005058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955220964233805431.post-61873527095814468482008-07-14T07:43:00.000-05:002008-07-14T07:43:00.000-05:00These gardens are absolutely stunning! Zen is the ...These gardens are absolutely stunning! Zen is the word!<BR/>Certainly a place of respite!<BR/>I noticed that you posted about Blogtanical..I'm listed there too!<BR/>A pleasure to meet you! Now those babies you posted are absolutely precious! A Canadaian gardener and nature lover! hello :)NGNaturegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177418253271097079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955220964233805431.post-41247754791824670152008-07-13T15:12:00.000-05:002008-07-13T15:12:00.000-05:00Steve, a challenged budget is all I know. I try t...Steve, a challenged budget is all I know. I try to have a champagne garden on a beer budget..LOL<BR/><BR/>That is one beautiful slide-show. I am not disciplined enough to have a Chinese Garden. Mine is more overrun, cottage style. But I do love it.Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10525022534268765494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955220964233805431.post-33693548640034121442008-07-13T12:46:00.000-05:002008-07-13T12:46:00.000-05:00Gorgeous Chinese Garden Donna. I loved the slidesh...Gorgeous Chinese Garden Donna. I loved the slideshow and the butterfly tree was beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955220964233805431.post-26356014355001781142008-07-13T11:43:00.000-05:002008-07-13T11:43:00.000-05:00You are so welcome, Steve. I wonder how many thank...You are so welcome, Steve. <BR/>I wonder how many thank yous I have missed sending. I joined at the bussiest time of the year for me and was struggling becoming familiar with the site. I sincerely appreciate everyone's comments, picks, faves, etc.<BR/>DonnaMother Naturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14193426407858005058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955220964233805431.post-75662271111854115712008-07-13T10:48:00.000-05:002008-07-13T10:48:00.000-05:00Well Bless you, Donna! You just made my weekend! ...Well Bless you, Donna! You just made my weekend! I want to thank you for including me in your blog and for faving me like that. <BR/><BR/>I warn you though, I am pretty easy to please - I should mention that up front.;-)<BR/><BR/>The Chinese Garden Project was the single most fascinating project I ever worked on. And for so many reasons, I can't even say, but among them was the fun of working Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08001918168749714780noreply@blogger.com