Here's the latest photo of my Y. gloriosa variegata (right) and Yucca schidigera (left). October 2008.Cheers, Barrie.

These have not grown to their full potential. Quite often the summer droughts have played havoc an slowed their development. I need a drip irrigation ...

Five years ago, I planted 9 Trachycarpus fortunei on one side of my property. They where small 2 gallon sized palms at the time and I spaced them on 1...

Hey Barb ... Yucca roots will grow any which way but loose (wasn't that an old Clint Eastwood movie title?) :lol: Again, looks great and with faily dr...

I recieved a reply and Joe states he's very busy and spare time is precious. He does however hope to visit us again here soon. He's always a wealth of...

I hope to see Joe back here soon. I e-mailed him put the bug in his ear to get back and post again.Cheers, Barrie.

Cooler than normal is forecast in many areas for Canada. Interesting is that they're only correct a bit better than half the time. :lol: Cheers, Barri...

I wonder how many more names it will take for the street name to be changed?The closest Canadian Forces Base here is 19 Wing Comox. There's also Navy ...

Wes... all of these are left unprotected. Drainage is superior which is key during the winter rain. Some species are able to take winter rain better t...

You'll have to support it with upright posts to take a snow load. How does the poly stay attached to the mesh?Cheers, Barrie.

I use Scotts, Osmocote Classic 18-6-12 in a 50lb bag. It runs about $100 to $120 but should last the average homeowner a long time.Cheers, Barrie.

I finally got around to taking pics from the above subject.The home owner whom I know, pins one poppy for each Canadian to have died in the Afganistan...

I've seen some in Tacoma that where in excess of 40', and that was back in 1999. Those where planted in 1949.Cheers, Barrie.

As pointed out, Trachycarpus are well out of their range in desert regions. At least in the BC interior there's periodic relief from the heat. In the ...