Leach Botanical Garden Portland OR

These pictures were taken in September, 2002 after an unusually dry summer and fall. There weren't too many flowers in bloom.

For information on the garden: http://www.parks.ci.portland.or.us/Parks/LeachBotanicalGar.htm

"Lilla Irvin Leach was born March 13, 1896 on a farm in Barlow, Oregon. Lilla was educated in public schools in Barlow and Aurora, at the Tualatin Academy, and at the University of Oregon in Eugene, where she studied under Albert R. Sweetser. In 1913, Lilla married John R. Leach, a Portland pharmacist. ... (more)

Leach House

Sleepy Hollow
The Leaches called their house Sleepy Hollow. John Leach made this sign.

Garage behind Leach House

Terrace behind Leach house

Terrace of Leach House
A popular site for small weddings.

Brick wall in front of Leach house
Ipomoea in pot.

Pyrocantha on wall of Leach House

Fountain behind Leach House
Wax Begonias

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Trail down to Johnson Creek

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Johnson Creek runs through the grounds of the garden.

Leach Stone House
John and Lilla originally built this Stone House and lived in it before they...

Stone House
Wall of Stone House with petrified wood.

Stone House
Tile floor of Stone House.

Grill outside Stone House

Banana Slug
"Banana Slug (Ariolimax columbianus). Banana Slugs are Mollusks. They are...

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Banana Slug sign. They try to protect these slugs because they eat dead...

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Cyclomen

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Japanese Anemone

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High bush cranberry (Viburnum trilobum)

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Fuchsia

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Lewisia

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Musacea

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Arum italicum. "The golden flower shaft turns from green to yellow...

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Japanese maple

article published 09/25/2002

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Hi Kari. I also wish you a wonderful wedding and happy life with your new husband. The garden is a great spot to start your life together. My wife and I just celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. Yes, it's possible.
— David Sessions, July 25, 2006

Thank you!
I'll be married in the terrace at Leach Gardens next July, and was looking (like Debra) for some photos to share with family who want to see the location from far away. Your photos are beautiful. Thanks also for the history behind the house; my ancestors founded Aurora and I grew up there, so Lilla's connection to the Aurora & Barlow area has special meaning for me. Thanks again!
— Kari, July 25, 2006

Hi Debra. Best wishes for a happy marriage. You have picked a lovely setting.
— David Sessions, July 26, 2005

I will be married at Leach Gardens. I have been able to share your wonderful pictures with those far away. Thank you!
— Debra, July 25, 2005

David your pictures are lovely.
— sutherland, October 1, 2002

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