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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

Garden Open Days


As part of the Hardy Plant Society's Open Gardens program, our garden will be open on the following dates. If you are not a member of HPSO (and I encourage you to do so!), contact me personally for an appointment.

Sunday, May 29 - 10-4
Sunday, June 5 - 10-4
Saturday, June 11 - 10-4 (part of the West Clark County Mini Tour consisting of five additional gardens in the area)




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  1. Yay! Surely I can make one of those dates...

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  2. Best wishes with your open days, Phillip! If you weren't over a thousand miles away, I'd totally be there.

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