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
Good looking goodies, Phillip, this and the yule log. We love anything chocolate! all I have to do is look at it and I gain. ;) I shall have to try at least one of them.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to be sure to wish you and your family a joyous and blessed Christmas, and say thank you for sharing in this past year.
OH MAN!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to try this one!
Phillip...you must stop posting all this food! I have gained 5# just from reading your recipes! LOL Have a great Christmas!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love banana bread! And with chocolate, yummy goodness.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful photograph!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to the kitchen now to make your chocolate mint cookies for Todd's b'day!!!
that last post was from me (rebecca).
ReplyDeleteI made this and it is AWESOME! Thanks Mr. Therapy!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
ReplyDeletemmmmmm...you had me at "chocolate"
ReplyDeleteDiet, what is that about.......looks yummy!!
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