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A Closer Look at Winter Damage

But first, take a look at this gorgeous rainbow that we had on Friday! The five-day stretch of warm temperatures last week really jump-started the garden. Now that plants are putting out new growth, it is easier to see what kind of damage the winter left. Back in mid-January, we experienced five straight days of below-freezing temperatures. This caused much damage in Portland and areas where frigid winds were a factor. Here, we were fortunate to not get the wind and the cold temperatures were dampened by a blanket of snow. That said, it was a tough time for the garden and there are noticeable casualties but no outright deaths that I have seen. The bottlebrush ( Callistemon 'Woodlander's Red') did not like the cold at all. It was planted six years ago, in the north-facing garden no less, and I've not experienced die-back on it until now. A local expert said to cut it all the way back so that is what I did. If it doesn't make it, I won't be too distraught. It is

Peony "Top Brass"

Peony "Top Brass"


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. what a unique peony bloom! so pretty! Fishtail Cottage's Garden party starts up next Thursday May 3rd ~ hope to see you link up! xoxo, tracie

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  2. Beautiful, Phillip!

    I think of your beautiful garden and always wish you the very best!

    gerri XXX

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  3. Stunning! Need to get more peonies...

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  4. An oriental lion! What a fantastic form.

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  5. I always enjoy your gorgeous photographs. You always get the lighting just right.

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