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
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ReplyDeleteI wish my Weigela looked that good. What a beautiful garden. They keep it up honorably. You have some great photos here. You are living in a gorgeous part of the world.
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip, my husband and I are on a road trip through the PNW and have enjoyed the Portland area. We might stop here on our way to Seattle. I looks very Southern, like you pointed out. The Portland Rose Garden is just about to burst into color while my roses back home have already bloomed. There's so much natural beauty in this part of the country.
ReplyDeleteHi Anne, I hope you enjoy your trip. When will you be coming through Vancouver?
DeleteHi Anne, I hope you enjoy your trip. When will you be coming through Vancouver?
DeleteWe're in Everett, WA and on our way to Buchart Gardens. We visited the lilac garden in Woodland. That's my favorite type of garden - created by an individual with love. So much to see and so little time!
DeleteThat garden is on my list! I hope to see it one day.
DeleteWhat a beautiful, beautiful home and garden, and how miraculous that it survives. Most gardens vanish when the gardener does.
ReplyDeleteOf course, your photos are first-rate!
Thank you for the tour Phillip! I sometimes stop at Tsugawa on the way to Portland and think that one of these days it would be nice to see the Hulda Klager Lilac garden. Usually in a rush to get to something further south. What a beautiful home and garden.
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing this beautiful garden - what a Paradise!
ReplyDeleteOne of these days, I will make good on the promise to myself to visit this place. In the meantime, your post will do. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful garden! Looking through your photos, I could almost feel the memories hidden amidst all those mature shrubs. I always enjoy seeing an older garden with wonderful trees and shrubs. (One reason I loved your Alabama garden!) Next year you must make it in time to see all the lilacs, as well as the house.
ReplyDeleteThe flowering trees on that property are absolutely stunning, as are your photos of them. What an amazing place to visit in the spring. I've now added it to my bucket list.
ReplyDeleteA terrific garden. This is the first time I see Japanese Umbrella Pine outside of a 5 gallon nursery pot. WOW!
ReplyDeleteI wish there was always a grand park and a river between me and I-5 :-)
The Exbury Azaleas with the statue - WOW! ***** :)
ReplyDelete(And yes, also super impressed to see the mature Japanese umbrella pine and the monkey puzzle tree.)
What a charming garden. And great photos too of course!