hardyjim
@hardyjim
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RE: Winter protection for Zone 7 by novice

I have been really curious how this winter is going to finish out here but also in places like where you are Barb.In my area a warm winter or winter w...

16 years ago
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RE: Planted stuff out today

The only place there isn't snow here is on the streets.It really had started to melt lately but with 6-12"+ in the forecast.... and another Arctic bla...

16 years ago
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RE: Feb.20, 2010 Buds & Flowers.

BarrieSpring is around the corner,yours-it is laying all over your corner andnot leaving anytime soon!The flowers look nice.How will this rank as far ...

16 years ago
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RE: Planted stuff out today

Your Dec. planting of cactus and waggie...did you cover them and heat the soil with lights?Or did weather improve quickly after that? The Waggiie was...

16 years ago
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RE: Planted stuff out today

BarbI planted my cactus last Dec in 40f soil temps(I also planted a Waggie),they were watered once(when I planted)and not again until it rained on the...

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RE: Planted stuff out today

I measured mine about a week ago-31f at 4" 33f at 8" all the snow on the ground has helped.The big* g-house is around 40f and the smaller ones are ...

16 years ago
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RE: Winter protection for Zone 7 by novice

I'll do some reading and thought.About the "H" saying "nope", I got a dictate from the "W" last night saying no palms costing >$50 could be put in ...

16 years ago
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RE: "De-Lidding" speeds up germination!

Beautiful arrangement! :wink:

16 years ago
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RE: Winter protection for Zone 7 by novice

You might be better off with a Waggie ErikBarbI think your kind of right,the chicken had just turned to the side! :evil: :wink: :twisted:

16 years ago
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RE: Damage to Trachys,etc, from prolonged cold

It's important to use them to heat the whole area as they really aren't going to provide even heat to the whole palm.What we are really talking about ...

16 years ago
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RE: Looking for cold hardy (zone 5) palm seedlings to buy

I would also check e-bay and Alligator alley for seeds and plants.You will have(as mentioned)greater success with more mature palms,Trachys and Sabals...

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RE: Damage to Trachys,etc, from prolonged cold

You can certainly use rope lights to warm a modest sized palm BUT you need to greatly reduce the size of the area your trying to heat and monitor very...

16 years ago
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RE: Red Rock Canyon Yuccas

Beautiful pictures!Thanks for sharing those :D

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RE: Planted stuff out today

If your soil temps are much lower then 60f.I would be careful watering,unless it really is warm and sunny.If it's cold/chilly there water needs are le...

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