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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

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Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. What in the world? That thing looks like i feel! It's our first week back at school.

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  2. It does look a bit haggard, doesn't it? That is a "Mutabalis" rose bloom.

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  3. I was just going to ask what the pink flower was, i think it's beautiful and the background of the photo is unusual, thanks for sharing.

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  4. I love the way Mutabilis changes color on the bush....

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  5. What a striking photo! I really love it! :o)

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  6. I've loved that rose from afar since I first met it.

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  7. You've made even this tattered bloom look beautiful, Phillip!

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