Irene Lewis finds intensity to keep on going through her garden .
" I ’ve always enjoyed gardening but , as 2016 rolled in , our garden became a much needed refuge for my weary soul as my hubby ’s health take a major detour . With an former Pacific Northwest spring , being out in our yard was exactly what I needed to experience refreshed and ready to tackle the next hurdle in helping my hubby back to health . As you ’ll in all probability notice , my gardening philosophy is that you’re able to never have enough plants … especially clematis . Enjoy ! "
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Welcome to our backyard retreat

Long shot of our backyard

Hosta ‘Great Expectations’ with Clematis ‘Bee’s Jubliee’

Close-up shot of Clematis ‘Bee’s Jubilee’ on trellis

Close-up shot of Clematis ‘Carnaby’

Close-up shot of Clematis ‘Vancouver Mist’

Close-up shot of Clematis ‘Louise Rowe’

Close-up shot of Clematis ‘Crystal Fountain’ with Caryopteris ‘Blue Sunshine’ in background

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