yards we love
Yard of the Month: May 2025
489 SW Mt Rainer
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Do you pass by a yard or garden each day that you think deserves recognition? Send us a note to nominate it for the Yard of the Month award.
May’s Yard of the Month is a lovely and unusual front yard that will delight any walker. (Note: It might escape your eye if you just drive by because the yard is bordered by a solid 3 foot high, solid fence.)
The owner, Heather has somehow managed to design an amazing garden that appears to be several years mature. Yet, the astonishing fact is this: She began planting it only one year ago, in the spring of 2024! Her design uses landscape rope and a wide variety of perennials, large in size, all labeled with botanical names, and most in bloom at this time.
Be sure to send Heather your good vibes when you go to see this beauty, located at:
489 SW Mt Rainer, in McMinnville.
You can also read all about it in our Local News Register newspaper. Columnist Starla Pointer usually graciously gives our Yard of the Month a full page of interview and photos.
About The Yard of the Month
Yard of the Month is not a one-person committee. If you are reading this: Tag, you’re on this committee too! We want to honor and encourage our neighbors who are beautifying our community with their efforts.
All club members are requested to notice interesting front yards and to nominate them for Yard of the Month. Look for yards that are unique in some way and primarily owner-designed and maintained. If you see a garden that fits this description, please send the info. to Christine Pritts.
Where can I find it?
This remarkable yard may be found at:
489 SW Mount Rainier St
McMinnville, OR 97128
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