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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



Chester and Bartholomew taking is easy. What a life!

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Adorable cats. They look quite content.

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  2. Yeah, I think the left cat looks a little bothered by the right one, no?
    Really good picture though.
    I like the idea below of making your own soap for the laundry. Now, if I can only get my ass off the wagon and try it too.

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  3. Nice shot! They sure do look like they are enjoying the good life!

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  4. Precious! Your tabby looks like my Lily.
    Got to try your laundry recipe.All the ingredients are readily available in my grocery store. I use Fells Naptha (a solution of) for garden pests.

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  5. That's not very wordless! Nice kitty, kitty. Got four myself. Ten if you count the kittens. They need homes. Want one! Prissy is getting fixed! She's a floosy!
    ~Randy

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