Postcards of places that I have never heard of always give me a thrill, especially when they are still around. In this case, I now have a rock garden to visit when the weather warms next spring. Maybe not all gardeners love rocks as much as lapidarists or geologists, but many of us love them a lot, and when we are able to collect large specimens, we will add them to our gardens.
This place if more rock than garden, but it looks like a lot of fun and I tip my gardening hat to the man who made it! Anyone with that much passion and a penchant for obsessive behavior is ok in my book.
the garden is interesting... heavy on contents. ~bangchik
ReplyDeleteThat cracked me up! How could I have missed such a great joke opportunity? There are too few gardening jokes... :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting place. It sounds like it still exists--I can't wait to hear about your visit. Carolyn
ReplyDeleteMy Dad was born and raised in Bend Oregon and I have been to Petersons. It is a wondrous place if you love rocks. I been there in the last year.
ReplyDeleteTruly looks enchanting!
ReplyDeleteThis place reminds me of Ava Maria Grotto, located in Cullman, Alabama. It's a beautiful park showcasing the work of a monk who recreated many historic shrines in miniature using stone and concrete.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I love Powell bookstore! You are fortunate to be close so you can visit often.
Come see the Petersen Rock Gardens Facebook page!
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