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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

Could this be the reason my containers don't do well?

Hmmm......





Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Glad to see my cat isn't the only one who does that...even after I put a basket with a pillow in it for her to sleep in. Darn cat!

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  2. Could very well be the reason. Amazing if anything would survive and thrive with a cat lying on it. Good luck with your containers.

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  3. Oh my! How kind of you to allow her/he to continue sleeping. I have several of my neighbor's cats enjoying my garden as well..including my birds..
    Good luck!

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  4. Keeps the birds from nesting in your containers!

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  5. Oh, that kitty is precious! You just need to teach him not to jump on other containers.

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  6. Ohai! Ya put it here fer me didja? Tanks.

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  7. Oh yes! You are growing the wonderful fur plant! I have a few of them!DL

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  8. Actually, I think your containers are doing very well as a cozy nap space! :o)

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  9. You may have solved the mystery!

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  10. Time to grow a pot of Catnip!!!!!!!!!

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  11. Loafing.

    See how clever kitty is, searching out the higher soil temperatures in the pot to kip, and elevated too - perfect.

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  12. Oh my goodness. That may explain my pot difficulties as well. Such a sweet kitty, how can you disturb her? :)

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  13. The cat says 'well this is the perfect size to cozy up in'. No plants can stand up to that. LOL.

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  14. Such a fine kitty specimen..."anyone" can grow an ole flower...LOL

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  15. Tough decisions happen every day in the garden. No doubt if you put one there for kitty, he would choose the planted one.

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  16. She looks adorable, that is if she/he doesn't poop in the pot! ;)

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