chadec
@chadec
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Last seen: Sep 9, 2017
Topics: 20 / Replies: 526
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RE: Interesting book on Cold Hardy Cacti/Succulents/Agave

Definitely a very good book, probably one of my favorites for cold hardy selections.

11 years ago
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RE: could my trachycarpus have survived-16

Considering your zone, -16F and the winter we(you) have had. Without an insulated box with lights or heat I fear it never had a chance.

11 years ago
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RE: My Hardy palms and bananas

Looking good, should see some good growth after having such a great winter.

11 years ago
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RE: Spear pull will be a big topic after this winter.

Have 2 in the ground. 1 has pulled and 1 is holding tight. Last yr I had another pindo in the ground to pull. I cut and potted it up. Today its doing ...

11 years ago
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RE: Spear pull will be a big topic after this winter.

Yeah, all the fronds dried up on it. This yr I have already gone and trunk cut it along with a pindo.

11 years ago
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RE: Spear pull will be a big topic after this winter.

Needles have came back after spear pull for me. This year is the second time for a smaller 3 gallon needle to pull. This is my last 3 gallon needle le...

11 years ago
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RE: Opened up the Washies

Your efforts really paid off. Everything looks great, especially the rostrata. Mine looks rough from an insect infestation last year. Hard to believe...

11 years ago
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RE: AAARGH! Hydro Bill

Barb you getting screwed! Just you building is more than my everything. Hell I can throw car insurance in too. :D

11 years ago
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RE: Spear pull will be a big topic after this winter.

We hit 70F yesterday, worked outside all day. Was 60F this morning, 5 hours later we are in the 20's and its snowing mixed w/ ice. :evil:

11 years ago
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RE: The things we do............

Luckily my agaves and cacti ( around 500 ) usually dont require but one or two waterings. I have very few palms, bananas, EE's or other tropical plan...

11 years ago
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RE: Question about the big El Paso freeze

Aaron, any ideas how the palms are doing in Texas this winter. I have no idea how far south this polar vortex hit. On my road trip through the Carolin...

11 years ago
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RE: Question about the big El Paso freeze

Much dryer location there, and duration of cold is shorter. El Paso is very warm too I think they both will come back. Not too sure they can make it ...

11 years ago
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RE: Spear pull will be a big topic after this winter.

Looking at extended forcast through mid April I do not see the lows coming out of the freezing mark. Looks like we could have late freezes well into M...

11 years ago
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RE: Spear pull will be a big topic after this winter.

Thanks Barb, I hope it makes it too. Looks like I will be renting a bobcat/ditchdigger this spring for some major remodeling. If spring ever comes......

11 years ago
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RE: Question about the big El Paso freeze

Newly planted hurricane cuts, not so good. All older palms look like new. Even volunteers growing seed do not show any damage. A couple pindos look ba...

11 years ago
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