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Dean W.

Great pics, makes mine look rather boring.

Dean W.

Yup, I may have to splurge and get a heat mat. I was thinking of possibly making another germination station.

Dean W.

Okay, good idea. I didn't think of that. Thanks

Dean W.

They look pretty ragged. It was very windy and cold. I guess they'll survive though. I'm going to try and take some pics in my area soon. That would be great :D Here are a few from around the vicinity. I'm not much of a photographer so please excuse any blurriness. http://i232.photobucket.com/album...

Dean W.

Thanks Cameron, are they water proof?

Dean W.

Cameron, thanks I'll google it and find out more. That's what I was looking for.

Dean W.

Does anyone here have ideals for cheap heat mats? I purchased one awhile back and it was about $40. Would somehow using heating cables be an alternative?

Dean W.

I briefly saw some of your coverings and they look great.

Dean W.

I didn't notice that anyone covered there palms. There are some that must be over two stories high so it would be hard to do. Other people must not be concerned about them.

I really thought we would have a break in the weather after last year.

Dean W.

They look pretty ragged. It was very windy and cold. I guess they'll survive though. I'm going to try and take some pics in my area soon.

Dean W.

Hi Erik,

No problem, I'm just north of Austin. It got down to 15F recently.

Dean W.

Good luck with your seeds. Sounds like you are growing lots.

Dean W.

A few pics from today. http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee185/Dean_Wil/SDC10510.jpg http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee185/Dean_Wil/SDC10512.jpg http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee185/Dean_Wil/SDC10513.jpg http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee185/Dean_Wil/SDC10514.jpg http://i232.photobucket.c...

Dean W.

My sagos took a little too much cold. Especially the ones in pots. I didn't water them before the front as adequately as I should have. Hasn't been the first time maybe we'll be the last.

Dean W.

Thanks Barb, I'll have to get a bottle next time I'm at the garden center and try it out. I have heard different things about it in the past and wasn't sure what to expect.

Dean W.

Great idea I'm now using a light to keep things warm as well. Couldn't find another heater they were sold out.

Dean W.

Great Photos!

What is the Thrive alive beneficial for?[/b]

Dean W.

Here's a few trachycarpus fortunei I have planted under some bamboo. At the time I was lacking a better space to plant them. How far should I space them out? Any ideals how deep the tap roots may be? http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee185/Dean_Wil/SDC10471.jpg http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee...

Dean W.

Limited quantity of Sabal minor seeds available. Please PM if interested.

Dean W.

The title says it all........... Let me know if you know of any reliable sources of these sseeds, or have some extra ones. As far as I know there are no restrictions on sending seeds over the border, so this goes to my friendly neighbors to the south as well :D If you still want some Sabal minor se...

Dean W.

there coming back

Dean W.

We'll do Jim. How many would you like?

Dean W.

Okay, I put some manure around them. Thanks for the advice.

Dean W.

I finally removed most all foliage. Spring appears to have sprung here.

Dean W.

Hey Aaron, I've probably had them 7 or 8 years now. This is the first time they have been damaged. It hasn't gotten that cold in awhile.

Thanks Laaz, hopefully I can get a few flushes out of them.

Dean

Dean W.

Hello All:

Anybody know of anyone that might have some Rhapsis seed. I may be able to harvest some Sabal minor seeds that are still on some palms outside before they fall to the ground. I just don't want to have to order a bunch of seeds to get some.

Thanks for looking,
Dean

Dean W.

Thanks, Jody, I think your right. I just hated loosing the luscious growth. Kansas, these guys are in some bigger pots (like 25-gallon) than I care to move really. Plus I don't have a greenhouse unfortunately and luckily we usually don't get as cold as you all do further North. Thanks for the info I...

Dean W.

..Yes, a new brand of coffee. These were on the South side of the house under a porch. I'm afraid I may not have watered them enough before it got as low as 17 F. I do have some on the East side that are uncovered. Those too experienced frost damage. Yes, I was debating leaving them alone until they...

Dean W.

Please excuse the shakiness of the photos I'm getting used to this new camera.

Dean W.

Here are a few of my Sagos that were damaged when it dipped down in the teens. http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee185/Dean_Wil/plants/SDC10012.jpg http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee185/Dean_Wil/plants/SDC10013.jpg http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee185/Dean_Wil/plants/SDC10014.jpg I'm going t...

Dean W.

Okay, I'll let you all know. The darn thing grows so slowly.

Dean W.

Thanks Barb! No, I haven't tried the Epsom salt on the palms yet. Most of my collection died. Although I do have a few palms and most all cycads.

I'll see if the bat guano does any good. I really like the Rhapis though. So I'm hoping it does well.

Dean W.

I put some bat guano on my Rhapis. It was a little high in nitrogen and lower in others. It's like 11-1-1. I'm hoping to get some green growth; they grow so slowly.

Dean W.

Yes, I just ordered some fertilizer there for Spring.

Dean W.

Where do I sign up? All I need is more $.

Dean W.

Steve,

No, not really any other palms of seed bearing age. There are some of the I guess Palmetto type palms a couple of houses down and on the block behind us. This was really a large cluster. Unless when I cut the grass some got thrown in that area for some reason.

Regards,
Dean

Dean W.

Hey Gang: I had a leak in a above ground pool and lost much water. Immediately after I noticed I had a couple of hundred palm sprouts coming up. From where the water flowed towards some bushes. I would suppose they are the Dwarf Palmetto's that I have growing here. Unless they are something else bro...

Dean W.

Hey Steve: Yes, that looks like the one I saw before. The foliage is very similar as I recall. It was growing atop a wild persimmon tree as I remember. I wouldn't think you would have to water them very much? Central Texas is pretty semi-arid in the area it was growing was very, very rocky (limeston...

Dean W.

Looks great, Steve! Keep up the great work.

Dean

Dean W.

I have had excellent results with compost piles that were derived of mostly leaf litter and compost. I used to obtain raked bagged leaves via the popular web site Craig's List. I even acquired a certain amount of manure from local horse and cow raisers. Of course it was a bit of work and a little me...

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Heat Mat suggestions?

A few pics today

Sago took a little too much cold.

A few trachycarpus fortunei growing under some bamboo

Free: Sabal minor seeds where permissable to ship.

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Rhapsis seed wanted

Sagos damaged by cold snap!

Bat Guano

Just had a bunch of wild palms sprout!