I do the same thing,starts with a cover,then more of a cover and then some insulation and heat and a temp sensor.

Same thing....4' higher :shock: again???Getting a good test today-winds are howling.

BenyNo burlap,the enclosure has 2 layers(at least) of 1" bubble wrap,with a layer of foam wrap between...this is winter 3 or 4.Thanks AaronMuch easier...

Probably need some insulation over the heat tape if it gets cold there.

It has 37-40 C-9 lights

Easy enough to fix......I guess I will break down and cover the Washy,might be able to stretch it another weekbut why do everything at once-will be in...

If you ever notice a decline in growth -you will know why.I think your snow cover helps out a lot-if there is a winterwith severe Arctic cold and no s...

35/45F T-cube is the only one to use for sure.If you live somewhere cold and use the 10/20F or 20/30F and your structureis not made to warm up during ...

I like the idea of using the palms to support their own protection.As mine get bigger and more insulation and heat are needed,this is a way to move th...

I bet your awesome at rapping presents Barb!Its fun to see what everybody comes up with each year :reindeer: :coffee2: :hiding: :occasion9: :veryc...

The Sabals have been a big surprise,they have had divided leavesfor a couple year but they are raising the up on taller petioles-very cool!

They would not be as tough if they grew faster,slow and steady wins thee cold hardy trophy..

Yep Protoamericana-I believe this one has seen single digits in there,maybe worse.It was planted and forgot,the Ice plants grew over it and I found it...

What happens every fall....into winter,is you get this ratcheting downward of temps.Here we usually get a strong serge of cold that pushes temps back ...