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
You are quite the adventurer. This looks like quite a demanding climb. I would love to look out from the opera box. One would feel like some of the natives of yesteryear. Beautiful views.
ReplyDeleteYou two really made the most of your trip to the Carolinas and Virginia. Just showed Lake Lure pic to my husband...we will have to run up to Chimney Rock in the fall when the temps cool off. Would be a great day trip.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I've never been and would love to go. The view is so beautiful. The stairs look like a great workout. :o)
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ReplyDeleteNever visited this place. Drove by it daily building log cabins nearby. The movie Fire Starter was being filmed when I was driving by, the crews jambed up the road there.
What fantastic views, Phillip! Thank you for sharing them, because it's probably the only way I would get to see them--if my fear of heights didn't keep me from going to the top, all those stairs certainly would have!
ReplyDeleteI realized this morning that I hadn't visited in quite awhile; I'm going to come back later when I have more time and see more of your travel photos. What a fantastic vacation the two of you must have had!
Glad to uncovered your blog and to see such views. You made me feel like I was there. Last time I was in Asheville I could walk so thee posts are beautiful but a little bittersweet.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the garden vacation I didn't get to take this year. Love the river picture. If I had climb all those steps, I'd be calling my Orthopedic surgeon to schedule the knee replacement he wants to do. Thanks for the fantastic gardens.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Phillip. I love Last of the Mohicans. I bet I've seen it 10 times.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Wish I'd had more time to check out Chimney Rock. Great photos and love your traveling diary.
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ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, to walk all those steps but a reward waiting at the end with beautiful views! The next time we are in Asheville, we must check out this beautiful place. I just hope the elevator is working then.
ReplyDeleteI am out of breath just looking at those steps to climb. I will be in Asheville in September, so now I have somewhere else to go besides the historic district and the Biltmo'.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful view. What drama. Quite a climb though. You earned the view.
ReplyDeleteI love Chimney Rock~thank you for taking me back there!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely photos and what a gorgeous blog! I'm glad I found you.
ReplyDeleteSandra