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New to the site, just became a hearty palm nut. I have purchased two windmills from Rice road nursery(3 and a 4 footer) going to plant them may 24, 2012. I'm in 5a/5b zone, going to copy what coconut mike has done in terms of winter protection.
Rob
Posted : 06/12/2011 8:34 am
welcome to plams north. great to have another northern plam nut. look forward to seeing your work next springtime. Following coconut mikes methods is a great start. you have much to learn young grasshopper. stay tuned.
Kent in Kansas
where it's cold in winter (always)
and hot in summer (usually)
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Posted : 06/12/2011 9:08 am
Welcome Rob. Good luck with Trachys in Barrie!
Paul
Posted : 06/12/2011 9:58 am
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Thanks oppalm, I can't wait to start my garden this spring. I will surely need some tips from the folks on this forum. Will post some pics soon of my windmills.
Posted : 06/12/2011 10:01 am
Welcome aboard RJ
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Posted : 06/12/2011 12:10 pm
Looking forward to seeing your palms.
Welcome aboard PN. :happy5:
can't wait to start my garden this spring
How about some pics of the two palms you bought?
Barb
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Posted : 06/12/2011 12:42 pm
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Posted : 06/12/2011 2:48 pm
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Should have used the flash for that pic, darn!
Posted : 06/12/2011 2:59 pm
Welcome to the site, Rob. I'm from southern Ontario myself, and have family near your area (Wasaga Beach). I think that with minimal protection conbined with the snow cover that you guys get, needle palms could eventually do well in your area too.
Cameron.
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Posted : 06/12/2011 7:53 pm
Flash or no flash, thanks for the pics Rob.
Nice looking palms.
Barb
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Posted : 06/12/2011 10:40 pm
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I was thinking that the snow blanket we get here may be a bonus in terms of insulating the covered palms.
Posted : 08/12/2011 7:16 pm
