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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

The Last Hurrah

Another season coming to an end...



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Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. A beautiful time of year in your garden. Love your kitty's pretty blue eyes!

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  2. So beautiful. I'm already looking forward to spring!

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  3. Phillip you are getting to be a really good photographer! I began picking the pictures I liked best but gave up when I lost count. The old bench is my favorite though I think. More for the content than the colors or structure. It tells a story. :)

    It's a beautiful cat. If it's female I bet Leo would fall in love. That is not saying much. He falls in love with every female he sees. He's awful. I think your cat is male judging by the color. Hopefully he doesn't roam. It would be tempting for people to entice him away.

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  4. A lovely synopsis of fall. Cute kitty picture. She/he looks a little unhappy.

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  5. That cat just showed up and isn't actually ours. Michael and I have feel in love with him though - isn't he beautiful? My neighbor said that it showed up at their house and they have been feeding it. She says it is a boy.

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  6. Yes Phillip, he is really beautiful! He reminds me of a kitten I had once. I named her JuneCarter because she reminded me of the singer. JuneCarter turned out to be a boy. He was a terrible cat. Stupid. Had no idea which side of the bread the butter was on.

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  7. That's a lynx point siamese, have you had it checked with a microchip scanner? I hope he has a family who is missing him... very handsome boy.

    Meanwhile, your garden is utterly stunning as usual. Every time I come to your site and you post a wall of photos like this, I'm wowed.

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  8. Beautiful and peaceful. Always good to leave in such a lovely way.

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  9. Hi Phillip, Your photographs really capture the mood of the garden in fall - beautiful!

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  10. Just beautiful. However, its also sad knowing winter is near even though winter is beautiful in its own way. Good job.

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  11. Just beautiful. However, its also sad knowing winter is near even though winter is beautiful in its own way. Good job.

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  12. Your garden definitely celebrates the season in style...and what a cute kitty!

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  13. I always enjoy your photos so much! Larry

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  14. The maples really go out in force. What a show of color. For me as well, the bench composition is a favorite. I hope it can withstand many more winters. It is nice to have a knowledgeable follower on your blog who could identify the breed of the cat. I just thought its'a gorgeous kitty, and if I were a cat, I wouldn't want to leave your garden either...

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  15. The picture of the cat with that bowl is my favorite - his eyes match the blue-turquoise of the glaze so well!

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  16. From Oklahoma, I'm waving a fond farewell to all your foliage, flowers and kitty too. It won't be long until bulbs poke their heads out of the soil, and everything begins again. Why, then, does it feel so sad?~~Dee

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