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
Happy 28th! What a gorgeous place to celebrate your love for each other. We have a marriage equality act on our ballot in Maine. Fingers crossed for tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteGreat Pictures, Phillip! I can't believe we were there the same time. And at Eden too! LOL I was at Laguna.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 28 years together! What a milestone!
ReplyDeleteThat house is ah-mazing!! Those decks and the view! I wish a house like that would change my husband's mind about beach vacations... he is blonde and fair-skinned so beaches are not his thing.
I had to chuckle at your comment about donations to the religious organization going to a large beach house. People definitely need to be careful about who they give money to. Even famous people can be dishonest!
wow 28 years.. amazing! Congratulations. I can only hope someday soon you would be able to be married if you so choose. Also LOVE the pictures of this beach garden!!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful scenery. I bet you feel like a million dollars now. I am glad you had a good time. Congrats on the 28 years. You and Michael should be proud. Not many people stay together that long.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 28th!
ReplyDeleteYour rental looks fabulous. Great views and gardens.
Boy you did hit the jackpot. I saw my first Monarch Saturday.Mary
ReplyDeleteThanks for such beautiful pictures. The view off the deck is amazing and I'm sure ya'll went home relaxed and refreshed. Congrats on the big 28. Have a great week! Carol
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary to the two of you. This looks like a fabulous place, you are fortunate. I agree with you about that monstrosity of a house. It's a shame people do not consider the surrounding homes and landscape when they build.
ReplyDeleteWow Phillip, you really did find a fantastic vacation spot. It made me sign to see these photos, because my own beach vacation was over in September, and long to be there again. Beautiful, beautiful spot.
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