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
Aloha! Is he waiting for a bird? Feed your cat Phillip!
ReplyDeleteOoooooooh! It's Chester! Hey Buddy!--Randy
ReplyDeleteHere, birdie, birdie, come have a drink;) Love the photo.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
Very cute! He looks like he has very marmalade-type markings.
ReplyDeleteThey do like high places! gail
ReplyDeleteWe really need another cat.
ReplyDeleteCats always choose such unusual places to rest. He looks interested in something. Maybe a bird?
ReplyDeleteYes, I think it was a bird because just as I was signing off I thought I heard him call "here birdy come take a bath. I will wash your back for you."
ReplyDeleteI've got three cats. Harold, Hector and Horace.
ReplyDeletePerfect! LOL
ReplyDeleteCameron
Love it
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteCat bidet?
ReplyDeletePhillip~~ There is nothing like a cat to adorn a garden! In my opinion a garden isn't complete without a garden cat! Yours is a cutie pie. Give him a chin scratch from me.
ReplyDeleteI love his colorations along with his choice of thrones!
ReplyDeleteFrances
No words necessary! Red cats are the smartest.
ReplyDeleteHe's saying, "just let that hummingbird try and sneak past me again!"
ReplyDeleteFor those of us who find cats charming (and I do), that is one cute photo. The contrasting colors are also fab.~~Dee
ReplyDeleteWhat a great image! He looks like he is ready to pounce! Great blog!
ReplyDeleteI forgot to tell you I came here from Jan's blog. I'm glad she won the feeder. I see we know a lot of the same bloggers.
ReplyDeleteI love your kitty perched on the bird bath.