Heartwood is a woodland garden on the Marylhurst campus. Tall firs reach up to the sky, giving the feel of a grand cathedral and this is the mood that I build on: contemplative, with a sense of place and history. Twenty years ago this woods was a jungle of blackberries and ivy. All that had to be cleared out before I could design and build a garden. I have done most of this by myself as I have no "staff", and a skimpy budget to boot. The garden grew as I managed to acquire plants. Heartwood is too shady for many flowers except in spring, so my focus has been on foliage: color, shape and texture making vignettes painted with plants. While you are at Marylhurst, you might also enjoy seeing my other garden, Heartwood Park, on Holy Names Dr. Ask for directions.