A carpet of bronze leaves under the grand old beech tree at the Lone Fir Cemetery, November 2010
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A carpet of bronze leaves under the grand old beech tree at the Lone Fir Cemetery, November 2010
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Baby lambs often decorated the graves of children
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Baby lambs often decorated the graves of children
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The historic rose garden, dedicated in 1956 by the Pioneer Rose Association. It’s received some much-needed renovation recently but could use some more – perhaps you have an interest in old rose cultivars carried west by pioneer women?
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The historic rose garden, dedicated in 1956 by the Pioneer Rose Association. It’s received some much-needed renovation recently but could use some more – perhaps you have an interest in old rose cultivars carried west by pioneer women?
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There are subtle, rewarding scenes at every corner – moss and lichen growing on antique graves, artfully scattered gold and orange leaves and towering trees…
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There are subtle, rewarding scenes at every corner – moss and lichen growing on antique graves, artfully scattered gold and orange leaves and towering trees…
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The black locust ( Robinia pseudoacacia ) always has a rather sinister look to me. This one is especially cemetery-worthy, with a gnarled and fissured trunk and draping licorice fern sprouting from the branches. (Leaves in the foreground are
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The black locust ( Robinia pseudoacacia ) always has a rather sinister look to me. This one is especially cemetery-worthy, with a gnarled and fissured trunk and draping licorice fern sprouting from the branches. (Leaves in the foreground are
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Mmm, moss!
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Mmm, moss!
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This is one of my favorite views at the cemetery, with few cars or buildings visible. Dead-center (sorry!) and in the background is a small Eucalyptus tree planted years ago at a grave. Luckily, it was planted in a shady spot, which kept it s
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This is one of my favorite views at the cemetery, with few cars or buildings visible. Dead-center (sorry!) and in the background is a small Eucalyptus tree planted years ago at a grave. Luckily, it was planted in a shady spot, which kept it s
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These graves were apparently once enclosed in glass – plants grew within. I wonder what was originally planted within?
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These graves were apparently once enclosed in glass – plants grew within. I wonder what was originally planted within?
There are a million reasons to love the Lone Fir Cemetery. Apart from being a historic resting ground for a wide array of Portland residents over the years, it’s of great value for the living – a lovely place to walk, jog, read a book, learn about early Portland history, admire moss and lichen up close and watch the seasons shift. In spring, look for the glowing, chartreuse buds of big l…
