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
What a lot of garden, packed into a smallish space ! It looks fascinating, with its dense planting, and interesting structures. I can't get over how blue the sky is - and how big your country is ! If we travelled by car for 10 days , here in the uk, we would be in the sea for 9 of them ! Your road trip sounds fantastic, travelling through 8 states. We did a road trip in the Deep South last spring , Atlanta down to New Orleans, through the Mississippi Delta, and we loved every minute.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your wedding!
You were my neck of the woods!
DeleteFirst of all, congrats on your marriage! It's a shame you had to go so far to make it happen, but then you turned the trip into an adventure, so it's all good in the end. And that garden is indeed lovely! For some reason, I couldn't quite picture Lincoln Nebraska to have a place like that. It's all cornfields, right? Ha ha ha!
ReplyDeleteRobinL, you are right, Nebraska was not the prettiest state, just mile after mile of fields. This was indeed a hidden gem!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! And I'm sorry we OR bloggers didn't all manage to get together and celebrate while you were here.
ReplyDeleteThere was too much going on! There will be other chances hopefully!
DeleteThanks for mentioning this great garden. I live a few blocks away and enjoy the gardens all year. The people of Lincoln donated most of the money for the renovations in less than a year. It's almost always teaming with crowds of admirers.
ReplyDeleteCongratulation on your union. We are working on making it legal here in NE but I'm afraid our conservative majority just can't seem to wrap there minds around equality for all.
Thank you Melissa!
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ReplyDeleteI love the "roof" of the rotunda.
Thank you!
DeleteWhat an exciting trip!! Congrats to you both!!! I got a tear when I read the news! What a beautiful place! I'm jealous of your travels!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Eve!
DeleteCongratulations on your marriage! And best wishes for many, many more years together!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa!
DeleteCongrats on your marriage!
ReplyDeleteAnd it looked like a great trip!
I love Portland! Except for all the rain. :-)
We were right in the middle of our trip at the same time.
With Michigan dragging their feet, we'll probably wait until we move to Nevada to get married.
That should be around our 40th anniversary.
Thanks and congratulations on 40 years! Las Vegas is going to be a big change from Michigan!
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