tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post7496703244033326166..comments2023-07-04T02:23:07.500-07:00Comments on Rhone Street Gardens: The Winter That Wasn'tscottweberpdxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-62011690622864201622012-02-24T09:31:23.231-08:002012-02-24T09:31:23.231-08:00Oh no, Hannah, that's so sad! Winter weather c...Oh no, Hannah, that's so sad! Winter weather can be so unpredictable...even here. I know last year one of my neighbors lost a eucalyptus tree as well over the winter. On the whole, however, you are so right, Portlanders are damn lucky!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-68429620751614283192012-02-24T09:28:50.158-08:002012-02-24T09:28:50.158-08:00Hahaha...omg...I would die if we got as hot as you...Hahaha...omg...I would die if we got as hot as you in the summer! I agree...I'm thinking about tucking a few pots in the garden...and just bringing them up on the porch in winter ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-60649240337130462292012-02-19T16:07:20.836-08:002012-02-19T16:07:20.836-08:00I am at more elevation and not near water, so last...I am at more elevation and not near water, so last year there was a late spring frost that wiped out all my hydrangeas, though 7 miles south they were fine. There was also a year when the first frost was not until Dec. 20 followed by a rapid plunge to 6*F, so a large Eucalyptus tree that was supposed to be hardy to 0*F died, from lack of hardening off. So... the weather is awfully unpredictable.:( You are so blessed to be in the downtown Portland area.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-88705647754354924382012-02-18T00:32:05.996-08:002012-02-18T00:32:05.996-08:00Zone 9, eh? You're now officially warmer than ...Zone 9, eh? You're now officially warmer than Austin -- ha! (only in the winter). Time to start adding some small pots of agaves and aloes to set amid your grasses. Test that zone 9!Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-3660053460073354962012-02-15T12:57:32.658-08:002012-02-15T12:57:32.658-08:00You said it...who knows what we are in for in the ...You said it...who knows what we are in for in the future.scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-28114416808104418972012-02-15T12:57:13.750-08:002012-02-15T12:57:13.750-08:00Isn't that crazy! I think those are the plants...Isn't that crazy! I think those are the plants that I'm most amazed by...ones that I KNOW usually go dormant...it's like we just skipped winter completely this year!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-88222831057745508932012-02-15T12:56:34.000-08:002012-02-15T12:56:34.000-08:00It's been a crazy year, for sure...I do hope n...It's been a crazy year, for sure...I do hope next year is back to normal!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-41032674821278675412012-02-15T12:55:57.345-08:002012-02-15T12:55:57.345-08:00Hahahahaha...that's so true! I have a bumper c...Hahahahaha...that's so true! I have a bumper crop of those coming up absolutely EVERYWHERE this year...I guess I'd better get busy weeding!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-66204659023784768742012-02-15T12:55:08.477-08:002012-02-15T12:55:08.477-08:00So true...Portland is VERY green during winter, wh...So true...Portland is VERY green during winter, which is nice, although, personally, I don't have much in my garden ATM...I rely on the neighbors greenery ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-74347861438356923622012-02-15T12:54:22.976-08:002012-02-15T12:54:22.976-08:00Oh no! That's so sad to have blooms frozen off...Oh no! That's so sad to have blooms frozen off due to a false spring...drat! Thanks...I love it too ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-9359421038758856392012-02-15T12:53:37.884-08:002012-02-15T12:53:37.884-08:00I think you're wise to stick within a range of...I think you're wise to stick within a range of plants that you KNOW are hardy! I actually don't really have anything at all that's even close to pushing the limit of Zone 8, let alone Zone 9. I'm guessing most of my garden would be fine in Zone 6...with a few needing Zone 7. The nice thing about that is I don't really have to fret about most things overwintering!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-35701339361485640472012-02-15T12:52:01.119-08:002012-02-15T12:52:01.119-08:00Glad you escaped the lack of vernalization...that&...Glad you escaped the lack of vernalization...that's a relief, I'm sure! That's the scary thing...the effects that I can't foresee are what worry me...especially if this trend continues.scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-60394752738289905322012-02-15T12:50:58.189-08:002012-02-15T12:50:58.189-08:00As a former Zone 3/4 gardener...I totally know how...As a former Zone 3/4 gardener...I totally know how you must have felt! You're so right...and it's one thing I'm afraid to even think of...the bugs and diseases that might have normally been killed by cold....but overwintered because of the mild temps...eek!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-38471827092861860282012-02-15T12:49:40.783-08:002012-02-15T12:49:40.783-08:00Oh Loree, I feel for you, it's a bad case of t...Oh Loree, I feel for you, it's a bad case of total garden unfairness :-( At least now, with the more accurate map, others won't have to suffer the same fate...and hey, if you ever move, you can REALLY find that 'hot spot' for your Agaves!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-40786501207136790272012-02-15T12:48:06.339-08:002012-02-15T12:48:06.339-08:00Haha...me too...I'm still not used to seeing i...Haha...me too...I'm still not used to seeing it in photos! Isn't it funny how just a few feet can make a difference when you take structures and other plants into account...it's amazing!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-56887296024857714792012-02-15T12:47:09.238-08:002012-02-15T12:47:09.238-08:00Yikes! That sounds like my Dad back in Nebraska (w...Yikes! That sounds like my Dad back in Nebraska (who I talked to this weekend). They've also had a really warm, dry winter...until last weekend. I'm crossing my fingers for those plants, be assured!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-90631081567899772482012-02-15T12:46:13.617-08:002012-02-15T12:46:13.617-08:00Hahahahaha...I'm sure you're right! It'...Hahahahaha...I'm sure you're right! It's definitely nice in the short-term...but I hope we get winter back next year...this winter has been a weird limbo!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-13719145411775426822012-02-15T12:45:26.116-08:002012-02-15T12:45:26.116-08:00Sorry it's been a bad year down for your succu...Sorry it's been a bad year down for your succulents...it's one of those crazy things, one person's fortune is another one's misfortune :-(scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-58837354264769258112012-02-15T12:44:32.861-08:002012-02-15T12:44:32.861-08:00Hahahahaha...oh man, I hope not! I wouldn't la...Hahahahaha...oh man, I hope not! I wouldn't last long in tropical conditions! I think it's more that the weather is generally unstable and more prone to extreme swings...it's worrisome, for sure.scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-57297169032405574862012-02-15T12:43:20.437-08:002012-02-15T12:43:20.437-08:00That's for sure! I think it's a magical sw...That's for sure! I think it's a magical sweet-spot where we have the benefit of not too hot, not too cold temps...and yes...it's HEAVEN for gardeners!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-61898303312520742632012-02-15T12:42:31.924-08:002012-02-15T12:42:31.924-08:00For real...I do worry about the long-term, big-pic...For real...I do worry about the long-term, big-picture effects we are going to encounter because of it :-(scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-71647364838977864932012-02-15T12:41:15.207-08:002012-02-15T12:41:15.207-08:00It's always a little deceiving when it's t...It's always a little deceiving when it's this warm this early...when normal weather returns, it can be a bit of a shock! Stay warm :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-32179410062444765342012-02-15T12:40:35.033-08:002012-02-15T12:40:35.033-08:00I hope they are ok! I'm sure they will be...mi...I hope they are ok! I'm sure they will be...mine have died back completely every year but this one...and been covered in snow, but they always come back...or, I guess, they seed around enough that I assume the do ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-6418866053517376412012-02-15T12:39:29.145-08:002012-02-15T12:39:29.145-08:00That's definitely another reason to worry...I ...That's definitely another reason to worry...I have to resist the urge to be too excited about all the plants that are up and growing so early...those surprise late frosts can get you every time!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-37395251375353849072012-02-15T12:38:30.989-08:002012-02-15T12:38:30.989-08:00Ouch...that's chilly, indeed!Ouch...that's chilly, indeed!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.com