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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

Roses in November





Mrs. B.R. Cant was displaying some nice blooms this past weekend.

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. beautiful bloom! I am happy that a few of my roses are still producing blooms, though we have had some light frost.

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  2. My roses are a little shy yet. And probably like me hate going out in the cold!

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  3. The antiques always prove to be November's magical moments! Great photo!

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  4. Phillip, it had a strong tea fragrance.

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  5. It is a pretty bloom! Our roses are doing good so far. But it has been cold for the past couple of days.

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  6. She has a gorgeous bloom. It is good to still see some rose blooms this time of the year.

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  7. Lovely rose and aren't we lucky to still have beautiful blooms! gail

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  8. Phillip, beautiful bloom. I'm putting it on my Christmas list!

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  9. She is very pretty. My rose growing skills are not very good although I keep trying.

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  10. Lovely! What kind of tea? ;>))

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  11. What a beautiful rose. My daughter lives in Texas and I still can't get used to the fact that the two of us have such different Rose Seasons.

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  12. That rose is so beautiful. You are a wonderful photographer, too!

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