I caught a peice of that on the news and couldn't believe what happened. One of the most bizzare things I've ever heard.

Not one Todd ... not a single one, which surprized me since these have been relatively easy for me to start.Cheers, Barrie.

minus 27 centigrade (-16 F) ("coldest recorded temperature in this location since the gardens were built").Rare temps to this extreme would be ephemer...

My sentiments exactly John. The garden centers are more concerned with high volume "in the door one day, and out the next" sales approach. Can't blame...

A cool break here too Barb. Yesterday stayed around 15c (59f) for most of the afternoon and finally pushed to 19c (66f) by days end. Very little rain ...

OK Barb ... we'll see how this one plays out :wink: (not really interested in "selling" these, trade perhaps)Cheers, Barrie.

NO kiddin' ... Wow! :shock: Those are awesome. A far cry from my lowly examples. I didn't see any Y. aloifolia in those pics, so mine beats theirs :l...

How big was it to start the summer for you? Not much smaller than you see here. I only aquired this about a month or 6 weeks ago. It does brighten up...

Paul. -32 celcius without batting an eye ... wow! All the reference I've come in contact with states these are hardy into the zone 7 range. You'd thin...

Scale huh! Interesting. I wonder why brevifolia and not any of the other species? Thanks for the tip!I'll bet these will be fine as long as drainage i...

oppalm (Kent) ... Those are great potted palms :D Real fresh and healthy looking with plenty of vigor!!! Your collection far exceeds mine as I tend ...

1988 is the second mildest winter (low of -20.8C)! Yikes! :shock: That's still bitterly cold for nearly all exotics without protection. My hat's of...