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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

Rabbit Patch Daylily Garden going out of business

The owner of the Rabbit Patch Daylily Garden is retiring after this year. He is having a great sale on his remaining daylilies. 


Directions: From Cox Creek Parkway in Florence, take Chisholm North.  Turn right on County Road 28. He is on the right about a mile down the road. He has a sign out in front and also on Chisholm.  Phone # 256-764-1489.

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. I am barely managing to keep the ones I have alive now. Are you getting any rain up there?

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  2. Randy, we got a good rain last week and it rained today. It looks like you are getting some too?

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  3. Rain, yes, maybe I can do some gardening besides watering. I plan to visit the Rabbit Patch Thurs or Friday depending on the rain. Like I need more daylilies. I still have bunches in pots that need to be put in the ground. Mary

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