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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

First daffodil

I saw the first daffodil of the year today -

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  1. Oh how wonderful. It looks like a pretty one too, with that dark center. Soon for us, soon.

    Frances at Faire Garden

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  2. Wow!! I am jealous!! I did see the crocus sticking it's head out of the ground this weekend here. But with the tempatures in the low teens every morning it will take them a while to come out. Thanks for sharing and reminding me what spring looks like.

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  3. I am jealous, but I think mine are about two weeks from blooming.. I can't wait. I have spring fever bad!!!

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  4. Ours are only about a half inch out of the ground at this point. Ihope we are done with the really cold weather at this point.

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  5. Daffodils are my favorite, Phillip. That's a pretty one, too. Are you having an early spring there ?

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  6. Wow! Must be great to be in Alabama! It'll be weeks before daffodils in Ohio!

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  7. Your Florence garden is way ahead of my Lexington, KY. garden. All I have right now are Eranthis hymalis, Snowdrops, and Bear Claw Helebores. I envy you your longer growing season.

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