Id agree with barb about the sabal ( not experience, just reading). They usualy grow in the forest, in sunnier areas. I think the term is "open shade".

Metal here is crazy right now. I read an article that silver prices exploded, or are set to. People have been stealing power lines, and copper etching off of grave stones. Even i helped out a buddy with some scrap and got 10 bucks profit for a half dozen copper motors.

Ive never heard of that soil. I havnt seen it as far as im aware to the nurseries close to my house ( walking distance to canadian tire and home depot). Ill definelty take a look for it this year, seeiing as im going to the bigger nurseries to look for some trees possibly. That sounds like a big brick of peat moss. It would probably be good to amend my soil with it anyways ( and pot some things up in).

Ive read alot about people doing this. But for some reason i cant wrap my head around salting soil being good LOL. But im going to have to try anything. It looked a bit sad before it got owned by wet snow.

Id agree with barb about the sabal ( not experience, just reading). They usualy grow in the forest, in sunnier areas. I think the term is "open shade".

Metal here is crazy right now. I read an article that silver prices exploded, or are set to. People have been stealing power lines, and copper etching off of grave stones. Even i helped out a buddy with some scrap and got 10 bucks profit for a half dozen copper motors.

Ive never heard of that soil. I havnt seen it as far as im aware to the nurseries close to my house ( walking distance to canadian tire and home depot). Ill definelty take a look for it this year, seeiing as im going to the bigger nurseries to look for some trees possibly. That sounds like a big brick of peat moss. It would probably be good to amend my soil with it anyways ( and pot some things up in).

Ive read alot about people doing this. But for some reason i cant wrap my head around salting soil being good LOL. But im going to have to try anything. It looked a bit sad before it got owned by wet snow.

Yea the Sable (or maybe a Needle instead) will be an "experiment" to say the least. But I should mention that it gets a very health dose of morning sun. Its worth a try. I am also going to insert lava rocks. I want to drill a hole or two in them and have ferns actualy growing in the rocks.

When my Trachys were growing at my parents' house, one of them was on the north side. While it grew slower than the other two, it did very well. It was the first to be transplanted and is now the star.

Bring a truck and you are welcome to the scap. Beer is on me. 😉

The aluminum siding removal guys should give you a credit on their bill for the scrap. 😀

Your sabal will be fine in morning sun.
You'll be watering those ferns planted in lava rock pockets 4 times a day 😆

Trachies love a cooler environment, especially one that's not exposed to wind.

beer?...starting the car now, Charles :geek:

Barb

Wait till Spring, Lucky. Then we can drink it by the Palms.

you have yourself a deal :sunny:

Cant wait to see some pics!!

I now have a small almond tree to try and grow. Since there is a ban on unprocessed almonds from california in the states, I have to assume the almonds here were from out of the continent. Should be interesting as to what i get.

Cant wait to see some pics!!

I now have a small almond tree to try and grow. Since there is a ban on unprocessed almonds from california in the states, I have to assume the almonds here were from out of the continent. Should be interesting as to what i get.

Interesting. I guess you are protecting it? Will it produce any almonds?

The odds are, its from a hybrid parent. To find the hardiness on them its a bit tough, it seems really varied. Im talking abotu sweet almonds ( white flowered). usualy suggested to zones 7-10, but ive found some sites saying it can take zone 5 ( domesticated types). So its a gamble, but one im willing to try. As much as I dont like to kill plants, i payed 35cents per almond, it isnt a big loss in the money department ( the best thing abou this experiment!!) Im not sure if ill get almonds.. one way to find out!!

I know bitter almond ( pinkish flowers), are generaly more cold hardy. My grandma has one. 3 years old, and remains to be a stick ( exposed part of the yard, no protection its at the very edge of survival here with no protection, but it comes back every year, and has suckerd a bit).

If all goes well, ill have some eucalyptus, paulownia, tetrapanax (ricepaper), pommagranete and the almond. Im going to be protecting them like some people protect the basjoo ( small changes fer plant cause their all different of course), but generaly speaking, im going to get foam pipe insulation and wrapt the trunks and what ever branches i can save, and multch the hell out of the roots ( i easily got 4 bags of leaves from one ash tree, and theres 20 on my street...... leaves for multch and protection are no problem!!)

All of these trees are generaly regarded as dieback perennial, or 70% die back in zone 5 or warm 4 ( which i am glad to say I am in dispite the general data of my city says) but im hoping to save some trunk to get some good regrowth in the spring. IF i do it right, ill create a mini forest edge.

Congratulations on your daughter's wedding Barb. You may just enjoy the flowers....I am mad for them! 😀

Thanks Mike, looking forward to hearing that A F T E R the event! 😆 😆 😆

I love seeing bright beautiful flowers at other people's property.
Just not impressed with them here, so I've covered every square inch of soil with vines or mulch.

The vinca groundcover was my worst idea, I have to chop at it with a mattock every year.

I have a few flowers (shown about halfway down this page).

http://www.flickr.com/photos/southslope/sets/72157611262728864/

Barb

I will chime in here.For spring I have a second Bismarkia waiting for me as well as a second queen palm.(both 30 gallon) Im lucky, the place I buy my plants from is willing to bring in whatever I want that they can get there hands on. My wish list includes a 30 gallon australian tree fern and a couple more 30 gallon mexican fan palms. My winter protection plan has so far worked like a charm. Inground heating using 300 feet of pipe, a pool heater and pump is keeping the soil toasty. I have above ground heat and everything remains planted in the ground within insulated heated buildings that will be removed in the spring.Jelly palm has put out 3 new fronds since the snow fell.Bismarkia is not showing signs of to much growth but also isnt showing any signs of deteriation. Spring cant get here soon enough.
dave

You know its cheating if you use a heater 🙄 LOL im kidding..

ITs amazing that even with heat you can get anything to grow in the peg LOL. You really should take some pictures man.

cedardave, yes yes pictures please.
Or did we see them before you covered everything up?
Sorry can't remember.

The nursery that brings your plants in...who/what/where/when/how?
Or is it a secret?

If you're keeping a Bizzie happy in Winnipeg in winter, we need to see/know more please.

Barb

Thanks Mike, looking forward to hearing that A F T E R the event! 😆 😆 😆

I love seeing bright beautiful flowers at other people's property.
Just not impressed with them here, so I've covered every square inch of soil with vines or mulch.

The vinca groundcover was my worst idea, I have to chop at it with a mattock every year.

I have a few flowers (shown about halfway down this page).

http://www.flickr.com/photos/southslope/sets/72157611262728864/

Barb

Cool pics BArb........I too have vinca....EVERYWHERE! OY!

Thanks Mike.
Heck if we each grabbed a branch of our vinca, they'd probably meet in the center as one plant somewhere mid-continent. 😕