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
What a great place to stay! I'm going to check it out online. I'm pretty sure your unknown plant is Aruncus dioicus, aka goat's beard. It's a Missouri native, so I bet it will grow in your area.
ReplyDeleteAlison, of course that is it. I knew it, just couldn't remember!
ReplyDeleteLooks like they put a lot of thought into co-existence with nature. Good, that.
ReplyDeleteWhat a restful place and an interesting living concept! Leave it to Portlanders to think of something so cool!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of such a place. This one is beautiful. What a neat experience.
ReplyDeleteI was going to take a stab at the plant ID, but I see Alison beat me to it. I hope you did not run into any dirty hippies.
ReplyDeletewhat a marvelous and beautiful community...
ReplyDeleteJust the name - Trillium Hollow - relaxes me! What a beautiful concept AND place.
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