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
Good to see your garden... MMmmmmmm soup looks yummy. Now you have made me hungry. Happy GBBD.
ReplyDeleteYour garden photos show the changes of the season beautifully. Hope you weather the storm OK.
ReplyDeleteYes, we're soup-eating fiends here in this house, it's one of the best things about our fall and winter weather. That second storm totally fizzled out here, hope you made it through ok.
ReplyDeleteThe Marigolds and nasturtium picture is inspirational. I love orange in the garden. Your success with the Delphinium makes me a little jealous: I can never get them past the slugs :-)
ReplyDeleteA stormy day is perfect for soup, and yours looks yummy! Your garden is lovely. I am looking forward to seeing your Pacific NW spring!
ReplyDeleteLove to see the marigolds!
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Lovely fall colors in your garden! I've read about the storms in Oregon; hope you're staying safe and dry. A pot of soup on a stormy day sounds perfect.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely salvia!
ReplyDeleteLove the delphinium and the marigolds. The soup has things in it that I would choose. It is unusual for the PNW to have tornados, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteJean, yes it is. There was one last year - maybe this is a new trend? I hope not. I had my fair share of them in Alabama.
DeleteWell, the plantings look great, but that soup looks DELISH!
ReplyDeleteYour soup looks awesome. Recipe please? :)
ReplyDeleteAs for the garden, it's nice to see such lush photos. It's been a very hot, dry late autumn in Tennessee...