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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

Wordless Wednesday

Okay, everyone is asking me where I found the feeder. Believe it or not, it came from Wal-Mart!

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  1. So beautiful, no words can describe.

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  2. OMG! The bird is beautiful, and the feeder is great!

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  3. Nice! And it reminds me I need to refill my hummer feeder; the water is old!

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  4. Oh I love this feeder. Mine is soooo sticky and dirty...faded from the sun. But it is well used and the hummies dont seem to care! I will be looking this fall for clearance feeders...lol. This one is beautiful!

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  5. That's a perfect photo, Philllip!-Randy

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  6. Hi Phillip... I have to confess I really wish hummingbird feeders did not exist... always see it as feeding "fast food" to our little friends. Kind of like a sleazy fast food dive, and I have never understood how folks enjoy seeing such a beauty sipping from plastic. Your hummingbird feeder is a thing of utter beauty however, and from the looks of it, you keep it very clean. Is this something you made yourself? Timeless photo! Beautiful! Brava!

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  7. Beautiful feeder. It has an antique look. Don't think I've seen one like that locally.
    Marnie

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  8. Fantastic photo!

    I do love that bottle on your feeder. We rarely use the feeders in midsummer with so many flowers in bloom (we use it in early spring and late fall). Is the bottle antique? Did you make this yourself? I'd love to have a few of those!

    Cameron

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  9. Beautiful shot Phillip. I love the feeder. Hummingbirds are just so magical.

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  10. Great picture. I also love that feeder, I'm tired of looking at my plastic ones. I want a pretty one like that! :)

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  11. I can see I'm not the only one who wants more info on your fabulous feeder. Please do a follow-up post. Pretty please.

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  12. Hey everybody, the feeder is from Wal-Mart!

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  13. You are joking! Really... well there is a reason to go to Wal Mart... if one must have a feeder... but surely you are joking... is it glass?

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  14. Wal-Mart??? Noooooo! I may have to go, just for that ($12.88). It isn't available online, dangit.

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  15. Hi Phillip - I thought you deserved a "One Lovely Blog" award! If you feel like playing along, check out my post today (Aug 6) to see what you should do next!

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  16. I know it came from Wal Mart because I have one just like it and another beautiful red glass one that also came from Wal Mart. Awesome photo!

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  17. Great feeder! I received one as a gift. It is so pretty. I also saw them sold at Agway as well as WalMart.

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