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
Never pass up a good birdhouse! And "downsize" is not in your vocabulary! Thanks for sharing Phillip!
ReplyDeleteThis garden is incredible!
ReplyDeleteThis place seems huge. So much packed into the garden beds. It is extraordinary. The birdhouse will give you a reason to return.
ReplyDeleteMy, my. I need to have a cup of coffee, a book, and my chair and find a place to sit and read or just relax and take in the beauty. Love this!
ReplyDeleteYes, Dahlias do very well here. I discovered a steep learning curve when I first moved here from Zone 6 Massachusetts. You'll need that notebook.
ReplyDeleteThis is a garden I've wanted to visit for quite awhile, sadly still haven't made it to see it in person. Thanks for the photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful garden! I'm glad to find and follow this blog. Thanks for sharing beauties from so many parts of the world.
ReplyDeleteThis is certainly one of those drool-worthy gardens that make me wish I had a lot more space. Oh well, our little gardens keep us busy enough, right?
ReplyDelete