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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

Eden State Park

Eden State Park is always a stop we have to make. We feel in love with it the first time we visited. The property used to belong to a timber family and they donated it to the state of Florida. (For more history, see last year's post). The huge live oaks dripping with Spanish Moss, a magnificent collection of camellias and ferns are just a few features on this spectacular property. It is a sure-fire way to lower the blood pressure.












Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. What a wonderful place. It lowers the BP just looking at pictures of it.

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  2. When I retire, I hope to get another camper and continue visiting the state parks I missed the first go around. Very pretty. Thanks for posting. I started working two jobs the camper was sitting there, so I sold it. Mary

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  3. A lovely park and your vacation home rocked! I don't blame you for not cooking on vacation. It wouldn't be one then.

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  4. Looks rather tranquil and inviting. Lovely photos. Must keep that one on the list of interesting places to visit.

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  5. I enjoy Southern gardens so much! I hope to see this garden some day too.

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  6. Enjoyed your post. Unless you object, I've linked it on my state parks web magazine, http://www.scoop.it/t/state-parks/.

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  7. Some friends of mine love this house so much they actually built a replica of it and live in it now.

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