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
It is that time of year. Redwings are such beautiful blackbirds. I bet you are baking up a storm since it has cooled off. Excuse me while I go bake some muffins. :)
ReplyDeleteI have a feeder just like that. The Carolina chickadees just love the hid in the holes. Mary
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip, I wish they would come to my bird feeder. I grew up in California where there are a lot of them. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteMary, isn't that the greatest feeder? The birds love it.
ReplyDeleteI use to see Redwings all the time growing up in Wisconsin, but have not seen any since coming to NC many years ago.
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