Early Spring Pics, partI

Paul Ont · 2011-03-28T17:35:34Z

Only a few pics this time, I still haven't done a thorough evaluation. This was the coldest winter in 8 years with prolonged freeze (weeks) and extreme cold (-27C and -30C a few weeks apart). This is a USDA zone 4b/5a, so basically everything is borderline (even Forsythia might be damaged again this year, I can confirm that soon!)Here are some preliminary results:Part of the cactus bed:<a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2140644840072511707lzkbPT"><img src="http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/47110/2140644840072511707S600x600Q85.jpg" alt="DSCN0972"></a>Another view. The Yucca are, (front left) recurvfolia x filata (Tims cross), Yucca glauca (front right), elata (background).<a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2191522220072511707JswDTb"><img src="http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/44696/2191522220072511707S600x600Q85.jpg" alt="DSCN0973"></a>Yucca glauca transplant and an unidentified Yucca (gloriosa?)<a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2618800220072511707brsgsz"><img src="http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/45547/2618800220072511707S600x600Q85.jpg" alt="DSCN0974"></a>These Yucca recurvfolia seedlings are supposed to die... It's hard to select a hardy strain when they all survive!<a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2437963160072511707haNWql"><img src="http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/48266/2437963160072511707S600x600Q85.jpg" alt="DSCN0975"></a>Yucca elata (forground), variegated filamentosa (background):<a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2360200020072511707VuGBQg"><img src="http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/47497/2360200020072511707S600x600Q85.jpg" alt="DSCN0976"></a>Various Phyllostachys. Yes, that is top kill.<a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2078475800072511707VvMBiA"><img src="http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/47471/2078475800072511707S600x600Q85.jpg" alt="DSCN0980"></a>Rhododendron brachycarpum ssp. tigerstedtii (is fine, just cold):<a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2029461160072511707QenRni"><img src="http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/45106/2029461160072511707S600x600Q85.jpg" alt="DSCN0982"></a>Don't have the I.D. for this one, but it has some serious burn!<a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2361230080072511707yoZfVt"><img src="http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/46144/2361230080072511707S600x600Q85.jpg" alt="DSCN0986"></a>Magnolia sp. ready to grow!<a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2202946890072511707nfmIDc"><img src="http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/37392/2202946890072511707S600x600Q85.jpg" alt="DSCN0992"></a>More after next weekend!

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Wollemi25

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Where do you get your cacti from?

Posted : 06/04/2011 1:36 pm

Paul Ont

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I've been collecting, trading, buying, germinating, etc. cacti for years and years. I'd say the single best place for Canadians to get their cacti is from beavercreek greenhouses. A simple google search will bring you to the site! Good luck!

Posted : 06/04/2011 3:14 pm

CTPalm

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Pretty cool garden!

Paul

Posted : 06/04/2011 9:54 pm

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