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Plant Exploration, Citizen Science and More at the JCRA This Winter

I just returned from a fantastic trip to Seattle where I was able to spend time with some of the best of the modern day plant hunters to talk for 3 days about the genus Mahonia.  It may be hard to believe but this is a group of folks who could make a long weekend discussing green plants with yellow flowers fascinating.

The organizer of this “1st Biennial Orphaned Genera Summit” was none other…

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Windcliff - Dan Hinkley's Wondrous Waterview Backyard In Washington

View of Mount Rainier and Seattle skyline from Windcliff

With a view like this, who could take into account residing anyplace else? This is what you see when you pay a visit to Dan Hinkley’;s magical garden overlooking Mount Rainier in Washington. On a clear day, the volcano seems to be suspended in the sky and when you initial see it, you wonder regardless of whether it really is an optical illusion. Combine this with the astounding blue sea of the Puget Sound on a summer’;s day and you’;d be forgiven for thinking you’;d gone to heaven.

The property at Windcliff, made by Hinkley’;s architect partner, Robert Jones

Hinkley is well recognized in horticultural circles as an intrepid plant hunter, public speaker, writer and creator of a single of America’;s best woodland gardens just a couple of miles away in Washington state – Heronswood – which I was also lucky ample to go to on my recent trip to the US. But Windcliff could not perhaps be a lot more different. This is a private odyssey for Dan and his architect companion and they have invested the last 7 years creating a house that fits unobtrusively into the surrounding landscape and a garden that requires total advantage of its unique setting.

Windcliff sits on an exposed hilltop overlooking the Puget Sound

It would be tough to think about a landscape so diverse to Heronswood, where shade-loving plants thrive underneath a forest canopy. Windcliff sits on a hilltop and is exposed to the elements and Hinkley has invested time thinking about what plants will compliment each climate and spot. The consequence is a magical combination of trees, shrubs and grasses interspersed with drifts of perennials that flower throughout the summertime months. The evergreen element right here is essential to the winter landscape, when the sun can continue to be behind clouds for months on end.  

Eastern prayer flags include to the intensely sensory expertise at Windcliff,  providing colour and sound

As you enter the five-acre backyard, you will be struck by the massive amount of uncommon shrubs, but it is the spot overlooking the sea and Mount Rainier beyond that unfolds in front of the property that will imprint itself in your memory. It unfolds like an Impressionist painting,with daring brush strokes of colour, drawing you into its midst and on to the seascape past. In large summer, there are fantastic swathes of agapanthus and gladioli, including vivid colour to the grassy palette.

A strategically-placed firepit at Windcliff, made by mosaic artist Jeff Bale

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Windcliff - Dan Hinkley's Wondrous Waterview Garden In Washington

View of Mount Rainier and Seattle skyline from Windcliff

With a view like this, who could consider residing anywhere else? This is what you see when you pay a visit to Dan Hinkley’;s magical backyard overlooking Mount Rainier in Washington. On a clear day, the volcano seems to be suspended in the sky and when you initial see it, you wonder whether it really is an optical illusion. Mix this with the astounding blue sea of the Puget Sound on a summer’;s day and you’;d be forgiven for thinking you’;d gone to heaven.

The house at Windcliff, made by Hinkley’;s architect spouse, Robert Jones

Hinkley is nicely identified in horticultural circles as an intrepid plant hunter, public speaker, author and creator of 1 of America’;s best woodland gardens just a handful of miles away in Washington state – Heronswood – which I was also lucky adequate to visit on my recent journey to the US. But Windcliff could not possibly be a lot more different. This is a personal odyssey for Dan and his architect partner and they have invested the last seven many years creating a home that fits unobtrusively into the surrounding landscape and a garden that will take total benefit of its exclusive setting.

Windcliff sits on an exposed hilltop overlooking the Puget Sound

It would be difficult to picture a landscape so different to Heronswood, the place shade-loving plants thrive below a forest canopy. Windcliff sits on a hilltop and is exposed to the components and Hinkley has invested time thinking about what plants will compliment both climate and place. The result is a magical mixture of trees, shrubs and grasses interspersed with drifts of perennials that flower all through the summer months. The evergreen element here is vital to the winter landscape, when the sun can remain behind clouds for months on end.  

Eastern prayer flags add to the intensely sensory expertise at Windcliff,  providing colour and sound

As you enter the 5-acre garden, you will be struck by the massive amount of unusual shrubs, but it is the location overlooking the sea and Mount Rainier beyond that unfolds in front of the residence that will imprint itself in your memory. It unfolds like an Impressionist painting,with daring brush strokes of colour, drawing you into its midst and on to the seascape past. In high summer, there are wonderful swathes of agapanthus and gladioli, including vibrant colour to the grassy palette.

A strategically-placed firepit at Windcliff, created by mosaic artist Jeff Bale