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Most of the fascia is backed by either 1 x 6 in older houses like mine or by the the 2 x 4 roof joists. That is strong enough to hold the conduit and ...

Nice plants.You have a green thumb.Allen

Thanks Barrie. I am going to reserve saying that the map seems about 1/2 to 1 zone cold until tomorrow morning.Allen

You could use metal electrical conduit to attach the hose and sprayers. You can bend conduit to fit. Use 'right angle triangle' brackets made out of ...

Thanks for the offer Barrie. Your post told me all that I wanted to know.The only spot in Alberta that I thought had a chance of being zone 4 was the ...

Ch ch ch ch cheers Barrie; :wink: I waited until the wind died back to about 30km and the sun was shining before I went out, started the Xtrail and s...

Hey Barrie; Where is the website for this Map? I would like to see if there is any differences for Alberta. It would be interesting to see if there is...

It has warmed up to -31*C and I have been out trying to plug my vehicle in. The frigging wind cut right through my clothes. I couldn't get the plug co...

It does seem like a pity that we have a tendency to destroy everything.Edmonton is one of the rare exceptions. Not because they are recycle friendly, ...

Ditto for Edmonton. The recycle depot usually has a number of 1 gal to 5 gal pots. But if the stuff goes into the waste bins you are not supposed to s...

So far our winter has been a zone 5b. That has changed this evening(-28*C and w/c -48*C right now) and will change further by Thursday when the foreca...

Thanks.I'll check and see how he/she is sheltering his/hers.My next test for my Butia, Chamaerops, yuccas and cycads will be this coming week when the...

Hot and Dry isn't a problem that I usually have. :( Occasionally I hose down the stucco which kind of acts as a mister.Allen

Gorgeous pics. Will have to check with Tyrell Museum to see if they have some.Allen

I am interested primarily in Palms that I might be able to grow here .Both grow too tall for me to protect.Allen