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
Ah, he's well positioned in the bird bath. Do you think he knows?
ReplyDeleteI love these photos!! What a life!
ReplyDeleteIt's really a good thing we can't read their minds!
ReplyDeleteHe's doesn't have a care in the world. Animals are so entertaining. :-)
ReplyDeleteHe has the perfect spot to catch a bird(-: He is just pretending to be sleeping...
ReplyDeleteWhat adorable pictures. I just love having cats in the garden. We have our orange cat and the neighbor's black cat sleeping in our back garden all the time. Their calm, peaceful nature lends a zen-like atmosphere to that area.
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Always Growing
Animals make our lives so much richer!! Even if they aren't ours!!
ReplyDeleteThat is just the cutest thing!
ReplyDeleteLOL...now that's a pick me up for sure. I love to visit a blog that makes me smile. Thanks for sharing that.
ReplyDeleteHe sure does dress up an empty birdbath quite nicely. I love cat pics. I have three of my own.
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