My plans consist of using 3" thick styrofoam sheets above and below the ground in combination with a heat tape and copper tubing to help evenly distri...

That must have been tough putting up with the cold that long. I'm glad that you are starting to warm up.Allen

Here are updated pics.My 3 box store bananas died back a bit when I repotted them and put them in the flower bed. they have finally started to put out...

The flower bed is almost finished. All that is left is to mortar in the glass blocks on the last 6' of the west side.The little pond will have a greek...

Here are the pics of the chollas:Cylindropuntia Whipplei-- 2 of the three stems on the cutting are starting new pads 8) Cylindropuntia viridiflora-- T...

I really shocked myself. There was just a bit of a breeze. Between that and the cool temperature, I was able to finish hauling the dirt into the flowe...

The continuous heat is just too much for me. Between the weight and the medication I can't work in the heat to get the flower bed finished. It is supp...

Everything has survived at least one winter outside without protection except the 2 chollas. I will be providing some form of winter protection for th...

That is quite the collection. Where do you put them during the winter?Allen

I am finally glad that I am in Edmonton. We are not supposed to get warmer than 32 or 33 C. I am already grateful that I broke down and bought a porta...

Here's hoping. I now have 5 seeds that have cracked since I started using Steve's method. Now all we need is a sign of growth.Allen

Can I interest you in some lily seed from my first attempt at breeding. It will take several years to flower.I crossed a white trumpet with the lily w...

Very Nice. What finish are you planning for the planter? I hope that the majesty palm holds up better than the Livistona chinensis palms I put in my f...

We are still holding onto the stock and it closed Friday at $13.40. Thanks Kansas.Allen