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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

My latest article

My latest article for Alabama Gardener is in the May issue that is on the stands now. It is a profile of the garden of Dee and Charles Hubbert who live here in Florence. Here are some of the photos -













Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Of course I know Dee, but had no idea that she had such a beautiful landscape. Wow! I also didn't know that you contributed to that magazine. Good for you!

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  2. Mmm, delicious! And great photos too, Phillip, as always.

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  3. Very nice so much to see I bet I could spend hours there.... they would have to kick me out :).

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  4. Their garden looks fabulous. Great photos.

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  5. Hi Phillip

    I remember you featured this garden once before, it's beautiful, I'm especially taken with thr wooden structure on the second phoyograph.

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  6. I love that rustic arbor. What a job...touring gardens and then writing about them. I should be so lucky. Ha... I wish I could purchase the magazine. Congrats for being published.

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  7. I love the winding path that doesn't show where it is leading, so much mystery! And the log pergola is incredible. Congrats on getting to write about such a beautiful place. The photos are superb. :-)
    Frances

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  8. What a spectacular garden/yard. I imagine you had fun walking those paths.

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  9. Phillip, What a lovely garden~and your photos make it sparkle even more...gail

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  10. so beautiful and lush! And I love that birdhouse.

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  11. Congratulations on having your article published.

    Love that log structure. The Hubberts have a lovely garden.
    Marnie

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  12. Phillip,
    That's a really beautiful garden. So neat and tidy!

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  13. That arbor is fabulous! I live close to the beach and am always hunting for driftwood for some sort of similar creation... very cool.

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  14. What a gorgeous place Phillip. Congrats on another article in Alabama Gardener. They are fortunate to have such a good writer and photographer working for them.~~Dee

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  15. What a well maintained, beautiful garden! You are fortunate to get to visit and take photos! Do you regularly contribute to this magazine? I will have to get a copy.

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  16. Spectacular garden! Someone come by and close my mouth! Such beauty, this is the garden I dream of having.

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  17. Your garden is a feast for the eyes.
    I love the blue bottles.

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  18. Can someone tell me the origin of the blue-bottles as garden ornament? I somehow missed the beginning of this trend.

    It makes me think of the racks they use in France for drying newly washed wine bottles.

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