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No we're nowhere near as "warm" as the Niagara region, and last winter was the coldest I remember.
We had low of -24.9C in December, bloody brutal (possibly -27 as a low).
Numerous "Siberian outflows" kept most of BC interior shivering.
Forgot which day(s) in December this was:
Niagara is 43N latitude, we're about 52, a big difference in winter.
The Okanagan is Canada's only desert area, hot hot summers, fruit and vineyards everywhere.
I haven't tried the heater yet, but 5C start-up sounds about right to me.
The goal is to keep the enclosure at about 5C.
Barb
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If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.
Posted : 04/11/2009 6:01 pm
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Wow, that's cold. I thought the interior BC was pretty close to what we had here in S Ontario. Being on that latitude you must get a lot more darkness in the Winter! Your warm summers should help your palm though! Even though you're colder in the winter you can't beat the view out there!
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Posted : 04/11/2009 6:06 pm
Actually Scotty, Trachys don't like extreme heat or high winds.
That's why it's planted on the east side of house.
Loves the afternoon shade and it's less windy there.
John (okanagandesertpalms) posted some area pics here:
http://www.palmsnorth.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2314
Barb.
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If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.
Posted : 04/11/2009 6:13 pm
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