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
That is just a dusting and looks like a good dessert dish. We are getting pounded here. You should of gone out there and covered up that sweet camellia.
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip~~ I heard the news reports of inclement weather in your neck of the woods. If it does freeze up tonight at least the roads won't be quite so inhabited tomorrow with it being Saturday and all. Nice photos. Beauty is everywhere.
ReplyDeleteThe white defines your spacial sense very nicely Phillip... and your statuary stands out differently too... white does something to the garden and landscape... I am too tired just now to think of the word, but I like seeing this dusting over your garden. I feel for the sweet little pansies though. So glad you were spared the worst of the storm! ;>)
ReplyDeleteNothing prettier than snow in the garden! Beautiful pictures!
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ReplyDeleteYour garden looks beautiful in its dusting of snow. I hope your Agave comes through okay, 'Whale's Tongue' is such a beautiful plant. Glad you were spared the worst of this storm. Stay warm! :)
There is nothing prettier than a Camellia dusted with snow. We are getting hit with the same storm pounding Anna. I woke up to about 3" with forecasts for up to 12". Quite rare for us.
ReplyDeleteJust seeing that sleet makes me cold. I didn't know the Whales tongue Agave could withstand such cold. We were missed by the storm too. We were on the northern edge. All we have is the cold from the storm.
ReplyDeleteHopefully things are improving there. We're in the same position in Atlanta, just getting skimmed by this crazy winter weather. The snow just accentuates the beautiful structure you've got in your garden.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you only got a little, Phillip. We had over five inches of snow in a short time and wondered what would happen overnight. It turned to sleet and rain and melted some of the snow. Who knows what comes next? Interesting winter this year. Hope your Agave makes it!
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Phillip, we just got some rain from the storm, and thankfully no ice. (People around here can't drive at all in any kind of icy situation). The white does look nice in your garden. Hope the agave makes it.
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Always Growing
It looks so pretty, the dusting of snow.
ReplyDeleteI love your Camellia. We got snow last night and it's sleeting here now.
ReplyDeletePretty pictures! I hope the agave survives.
ReplyDeleteI hope all your plants will survive, Phillip! We are having a snowless winter here. I wanted to have at least some snow badly. Now, I am starting to rethink...
ReplyDeletePhillip, I am so glad you did not get the blunt heavy hit from this storm. We, too, dodged a bullit here in Augusta. Looks like your garden will be fine.
ReplyDeleteI have to tell you, the soulful classic sound of "The Iceman Cometh" Jerry Butler is a favorite. Now I will have to download a few of his 'greatest hits' like: For Your Precious Love, Only the Strong Survive and Make It Easy On Yourself.
Hello Phillip, so happy you escaped any storm. We are draped in fog once again on this western coast... 5 days running, but the gentleness is as lovely as your fallen snow. I love that bench. Did you see it in my garden? ;)
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