Very rarely in life are there easy or no-brainer decisions. Even then they never go without some concessions, some more impacting than others. To give...

It's been quite pleasant in most locations around mid-Island. At the beaches it's been cool with a 10 knot breeze which makes it feel colder. I'm up t...

Wes (North Van) ... We pinned the thermometer at 14c (57f) here today in Lantzville. Nothing spectacular but a step in the right direction.Cheers, Bar...

I got the Yucca and Serenoa seeds today. Awesome ... thanks again! I'll have to start a Carolina garden. Sabals, saws, Yucca ... it's gonna be great!C...

In the mean time Wes, here's an older pic of Walt's Jubaea. It was taken in 2004 it's the only digital image I have at the moment. I've seen hard copi...

Here's a pic of Butia yatay. It's reported to be similar in most respects to capiata and eriospatha.Cheers, Barrie.

For your viewing pleasure ... Nice examples of Brahea armata and secondly, Brahea edulis.Cheers, Barrie.

Wes, I've gathered the same info from numerous internet sources. There doesn't seem to be to much discrepancy on that point. Cheers, Barrie

Yes I do have a 15 gallon Brahea edulis that's fairly large. It's ready to be planted this spring. I've had it for several years and never could quite...

Here's the same Jubaea buried in snow at the end of November last year. My coldest night then was -6.9 celcius (19.6f). Daytime highs where at or very...

Oh my lord! Where did you have those beasts shipped from? I don't know what the standard measure in feet and inches is for that, but it must be sizeab...

Laaz ... any time bud. There's a good mix there and plenty to go around in the gardening circles. Thanks again for all you sent. Hope to have a Sabal ...

My advise to anyone who can find one of these Jubaea and lives in an area where they will grow without too much fuss .... BUY ONE. Yup mine was seed g...