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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

Nap time

I'm always amused at the places Chester finds to nap!




Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. All that garden and he loves the pots and birdbath. :0)

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  2. Adorable! I thought you'd put him to work getting the garden ready for this weekend.

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  3. Amusing util you get some plants in that pot. He does look quite at home there. I bet if he was an indoors cat he would sleep in the bathroom sink. I have always wondered why cats choose those hard cold places to sleep. How did the tour go?

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  4. Aw, that's adorable. Not sure you'd think it was so cute if he was squashing some pretty flowers!

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