We haven't had much rain although it's likely more than our average for this time of year. Temps have been cool 16c to 21c (60f - 70f) and many overca...

Qualicum Beach here on Vancouver Island had it's annual Show n Shine on Fathers Day. Here's a few pics I took at the show. The entire down down core i...

"Can I cut them from the main trunk/root ball and have them survive at their present size? " If by this you mean, separating them from the main trunk ...

Lesson learned. First off ... NEVER clip any potential female or pollenated palms if you want seed " I clipped it off because it looked ugly."Second ....

Looks like you're off to the races now Allen. I've yet to stop by Larry Cole's place (Tropi-cole Trading) and he's only a short drive down Island. I g...

I neglected to water my W. robusta this past heat wave, and now I've had to cut 4 fronds off, half of what was there.Cheers, Barrie.

I'm always amazed at how fast most of my cacti grow. Before I got involved with them, I was under the misconception that cactus was a very slow growin...

Interesting to note that this palms leaf structure (canopy) is very small for the trunk size. I wonder if climate and winter protection plays a part i...

Laaz ... I think everyone of those P. canariensis seeds germinated! All are in gallon pots now with the first leaves emerging.Cheers, Barrie.

"Could it be that you are keeping them too wet?" (spell check)I do live in a PNW rain forest and winter precipitation is deluge quantity.These grow so...

Kansas,(answers)1. shear neglect coupled with abandoning them after I thought a snow fall did them in. I basically left 'em for dead.2. 4 years old.3....