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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

One year ago today...



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. A fantastic pic, Phillip. Nice memories, but now for some global warming and positive thoughts that we don't get even flurries tomorrow!

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  2. Beautiful photo Philip... our day in the 50's will be followed by the first major snow of the season tomorrow... perhaps 6"-10" depending on who one listens to... just in time to protect against the cold that's following the snow. Larry

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  3. Now this is winter. We haven't had much winter to talk about this year. We are to get some snow by 9:30 this morning, so they say. I will believe it when I see it.

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  4. Great photo Phillip, I had a lot of fun driving around Tuscumbia after work taking pictures for the calendar. By the time I got home it was dark and don't have many from around my place. I have the depot, courthouse and stagecoach stop in the 2012 calendar and have one of the Almon house & Locust Hills I'd like to use in the 2013 calendar. Mary

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  5. you wishing or what? Nice picture but hope you don't have a chance to take another one like it.

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  6. Hard to believe. I bet now you have camellias blooming instead of snow.

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  7. I am not complaining! The snow was beautiful last year, but what a mess it made.

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  8. Beautiful photo Phillip. But I prefer green!! hahahaha!

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  9. I must have been asleep when this happened last year?!? How often does it snow there? I'd have thought...never?

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  10. Phillip what a beautiful shot of your snow-covered garden.

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  11. I had to back track on my reading a little. This picture is so magical.:0)

    When ever I need inspiration I always look at pictures of your garden.

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