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
and we all applaud, hoot, cheer....
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ReplyDeleteSo very well deserved Phillip. You've been raking in those awards these last couple of weeks! :-)
ReplyDeleteI was so pleased for you when the handsome star and beautiful starlet read your name as winner of the Best Alabama Blog. Dirt Therapy is a marvelously well produced, directed, photographed and scripted Blog! Congratulations Phillip! Gail
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win, Phillip. It is well deserved.
ReplyDeletePhillip, I am happy for you!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of Encores!! Bravo! Congratulations again! I think you make Alabama very proud Phillip. OK what awards will tomorrow bring? Carol
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you! You have such a nice blog, I love your photography.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your much deserved award. Yip Yip...
ReplyDeleteWell, I never ! Just kidding :-) You must be walking in high cotton, Phillip.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget to thank Mom, God and country.
Keep up the good work.
Phillip, I'm thrilled for you-- winning the Blotanical award. You are a very deserving recipient;-) Congrat's to you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Phillip!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Phillip!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Very much deserved.
ReplyDeletePhillip, by what I have read so far, this is a well deserved award! It could not go to a more creative talented guy. Well done...
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