No matter what time of year you visit Seaside, Oregon, something is always blooming.
By Shelly Germany
While I was visiting the northwest coast, I had the opportunity to go to Seaside, OR. The town offers fun, food, and flowers! Pam, a Master Gardener, has changed Broadway Streets cement areas into charming pocket gardens. Check out Pam’s tour on www.seasideor.com.
Pocket Garden Walkway Tour. My favorite is the Seaview Garden located by the ocean at the turnabout, at the Lewis and Clark End of Trail statue. The plants here have natural resistance to salt air and wind. This garden is so inspiring and bursting with color and beauty.
There are eight pocket gardens from Broadway Street down to the Visitors Bureau to enjoy. The beds are designed to relate to the theme and colors of the business by them, ranging from Chocolate, Edible, Maroon, Asian, Apothecary, and a Tavern pocket garden. My words to describe these gardens are beautiful, charming, clever, fun, colorful, and inspirational.
There is a walkway along the Necanicum River lined with beautiful trees and little nook areas to sit, rest and enjoy. Plus, throughout town, there are Pergolas to sit and relax. I have been to Seaside a few times and no matter what time of year you visit something is always blooming. I was inspired by all I got to experience. I’m so glad to share with other Master Gardeners back home. I plan on using what I have learned and to use my fresh new ideas to plant some Pocket Gardens.
Shelly Germany, a Garland County Master Gardener, volunteers with GC Master Gardeners of the UofA Div. of Agriculture, Cooperative Ext. Service. Master Gardeners pool skills and resources to improve home horticulture, stimulate interest in plants and gardening, and encourage beautification. For more info, call 501-623-6841 or email abates@uaex.edu.
