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
I love the wild feeling of this garden.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!! The colors are incredible! Thanks for sharing this trip!!
ReplyDeleteWe visited the Idaho Botanical Gardens in 2002(ish?), looks like a lot has changed and I would love to go back soon.
ReplyDeleteLove the Switch Grasses (I believe) in the 4th photo. Mine looked kinda like that this year. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteAren't pyracanthas great? Wish they were a little less thorny, as I am an accident-prone klutz sometimes. I hear there are thornless (or less thorny) varieties, but apparently they are hard to find...
Beautiful Phillip! Makes me want to go so bad. What a wonderful trip!
ReplyDeleteI love all the sage and tawny tones.
ReplyDeleteI love the shot of the pumpkin patch with the fall colors in the background, and the last one with the sculpture.
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