I is for...International Rose Test Garden
I'll admit that I've never been to my I Oregon destination...at least from what I can remember. Ironic considering it's really not that far from where I now live or from where I grew up. I guess that I had other priorities when I visited Portland; mainly Powell's, but that's for later on. My mother would probably love to visit this place. And now on to our topic for the day... The International Rose Test Garden Portland has several nicknames, but it's most well known as the Rose City or the City of Roses and for good reason. Located in Portland's Washington Park , the International Rose Test Garden is home to over 10,000 plants consisting of nearly 650 different varieties. It is also the oldest public garden of its kind in the United States. Comprised of 4.5 acres and set up in tiers, the garden faces downtown Portland and offers spectacular views of the city, the Willamette River, and Mt Hood in the distance. Within...