Cameron_z6a_N.S.
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RE: New "Hardy Chicago" Figs

Great pic, Paul!If you ever take the GO train from the east end (Scarborough) to downtown, you can see a lot of small sheds/coverings in backyards in ...

15 years ago
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RE: New "Hardy Chicago" Figs

I'll have to try to find a balance as far as watering is concerned. I think the amount of rain my area receives should provide most of it!

15 years ago
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RE: New "Hardy Chicago" Figs

Thanks everyone!Jack, I'll make sure to keep the figs well-watered. I'm not sure how I'll fertilize them yet. BTW, the poncirus seeds are sprouting no...

15 years ago
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RE: Helping a Yucca rostrata root in

Great rostrata! I hope it does well for you.

15 years ago
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RE: Yuccas are blooming............

Ditto to what Paul said :lol: Have you ever considered trying aloifolia with some minor protection?

15 years ago
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RE: New "Hardy Chicago" Figs

Thanks everyone!Paul, good luck with the Pawpaws! I need to get a few sometime :lol: I planted the Sabal minor "McCurtain" and the "Hardy Chicago" fi...

15 years ago
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RE: New "Hardy Chicago" Figs

I think the branches of most fig varieties all have about the same hardiness, but the roots of "Hardy Chicago" are likely a bit more cold-tolerant.

15 years ago
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RE: New "Hardy Chicago" Figs

Thanks! I wanted the hardiest ones possible, so I went with Hardy Chicagos.

15 years ago
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RE: New "Hardy Chicago" Figs

Barb, I'm planting all of them out! :lol:

15 years ago
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RE: Boston area tornado

Hopefully everyone is OK! We caught the tail-end of the same storm, here's a view around 3 or 4 km away from my house:It was definitely the most light...

15 years ago
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RE: Hardy Species?

Canadianplant, good job on suggesting Chameadorea! I know that Joe is growing some on SSI, so they should at least stand a chance in Victoria.

15 years ago
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RE: Invasives! also some musings...

Paul, if your Petasites ever gets too out of hand, feel free to send some over here! :lol:

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