Always sad to see the end of another summer season. I was in shorts and a T two days ago, now we're much cooler, cloudly with rain expected for the ne...

I do recall you having an issue with the Xmas lites !!! Those little buggers can kick out some heat. I tried a string of 25 in an enclosure for an Ens...

Mine that where started this year have a long way to go.Cheers, Barrie.

Todd ... Your Queen in the background seems to be doing great. :D That's a fine Bismarkia! Has it put on much growth or is it still putting down roots...

Found a more detailed map of my region / zone. The only portion of this map that somewhat unrelated at least in native vegetation would be the section...

It least you're ready to BS :lol: Cheers, Barrie.

I did find this low resolution but informative version.My zone is Coastal Douglas Fir (yellow) ... are you able to find yours?Cheers, Barrie.

Sorry Barb, I don't. In fact I don't recall where I got this Vancouver Island section. I found it while looking though some old discs. I've seen world...

I dug up a couple of old pics not long after planting these palms. The first shows a nasty snow in January 2004 and a subsequent follow-up in July of ...

When we bought this property the previous owners had planted fir trees where the palms are now. Fir trees! ... how BORING. Fortunately they where only...

How do Cycas fare out there? I know of one of my gardening contacts with her Cycas revoulta (on Saltspring Island) sets new fronds every year after l...

Full up again! :D Nice place to hide out even with mid 60°F outside, it was low 80°'s inside.Cheers, Barrie.