hardyjim
@hardyjim
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Joined: Oct 14, 2008
Last seen: Jun 14, 2024
Topics: 333 / Replies: 4364
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RE: Looks like our first frost is coming next week...

I leave out the ones I will store in the basement,their leaves are being removed anyway.Only the ones going inside are dug up.I really look forward to...

14 years ago
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RE: Couple pics of the Tree ferns (-:

Jim,The Sequoia tree is just too cool. Have always liked them since taking trips to California when I was a kid. I see they are easily bought through...

14 years ago
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RE: Fall Pics

Everything looks nice and green Paul.....hopefully a kinder winter this year!

14 years ago
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RE: Couple pics of the Tree ferns (-:

BarbI water the Sequoia often.MikeThese T.ferns actually grow into trees!The Cooperi are the least hardy and can have leafdamage from less than 28F.Th...

14 years ago
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RE: Palm/cactus protection over the years.

It is on the west side-these can take full sun.It seems to enjoy fall weather like the Trachys.It is hooked up to the same Thermocube (thermostat)asth...

14 years ago
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RE: Palm/cactus protection over the years.

I have had mine in the ground for 3 winters,amazingly it has never spear-pulled and has finally started growing this year with about 5-6 new leaves.

14 years ago
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RE: Palm/cactus protection over the years.

:D If your asking me,I do have a Butia Eriospatha planted...great palm!

14 years ago
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RE: Couple pics of the Tree ferns (-:

.........and at some point back again.I do wonder if this drought is going to spread northmore still and if this summer wasn't a preview.If this trend...

14 years ago
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RE: Soon it will all be over

MikeLook forward to seeing your rebuilding process andchipping in anything I might have to help out :)

14 years ago
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RE: Palm/cactus protection over the years.

I was referring to not using lights and leaves asthe lights will do the job-regardless,make sure you monitorthe temps in the enclosure,thats the most ...

14 years ago
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RE: Couple pics of the Tree ferns (-:

Yea it's been pretty suckyIf this happened again next year I wouldbe getting rid of a lot of Cannas,EE's etc.May-Sept last year 60"+Less than 2" durin...

14 years ago
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RE: Rare and semi rare Palms and Cycads

You just can't grow wrong with a blue palm!Love them!

14 years ago
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RE: Palm/cactus protection over the years.

I wouldn't combine leaves and lights.....Just mulch a few inches and heat.

14 years ago
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RE: Couple pics of the Tree ferns (-:

Excellent lesson, Jim.I bet Igor's laughing his socks off...it's a good day when humor (spelled "humour" in Canadian, LOL) starts a day.Great fun to r...

14 years ago
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RE: Couple pics of the Tree ferns (-:

IgorYou may want to give up learning English after you see this.Most people here don't really speak of it! :D 1) The bandage was wound around the woun...

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