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Off-roading in miniature

Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor

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Laura Crockett's garden in Oregon is a horticultural playground. There are playful details at every turn, and this is no exception. It's a miniature landscape made from a rock garden plant and a tiny toy tractor, and after you're compelled to drop to your hands and knees to take a closer look, you can almost imagine yourself stepping on the gas!

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Even their wheelbarrows are beautiful!

Comments (6)

Vojt writes: Flowers don't look quite right to me for Silene acaulis. Is it possible that it is Dianthus simulans? It tends to mound this way. Great photo! Posted: 8:49 am on October 25th

steed1029 writes: We tinker with a tad of decor in our front garden as well, and have a little resin racoon charachter named Rocky who makes his way around the garden to check out the lush surroundings. We'll have to get a shot to share of him checking out the Silver Mound Artemesia that nicely accents the rock formations. Posted: 2:25 pm on October 19th

sheilaschultz writes: I love the thought that goes into miniature designs. I bet she has fun with Halloween decorations, too. All of the little, creepy scenarios... hope we can see more shots of her gardens. Posted: 11:40 am on October 19th

grizmom3 writes: I So enjoy folks with a playful sense of humor. Thanks for sharing!!!

Posted: 10:32 am on October 19th

mgervais writes: Thanks for the ID, littlegreenthumb--I was guessing some sort of Saxifraga, but wasn't sure enough to include it in the post! Posted: 9:53 am on October 19th

littlegreenthumb writes: Just an FYI...the tiny green plant with pink flowers is Silene acaulis, an excellent plant but must have great drainage like the gravel base shown in the picture. Posted: 9:39 am on October 19th

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