The weather here is so perfect right now it is difficult to think of "winter." I sat outside drinking wine under the palms this evening until it got d...
I am going to try and keep my palms and cactus drier going into winter this year- That is my plan too Jim, but when do you think is a good time to s...
Made a video today kind of describing what I am planning to do this winter for protection.. Love taking a walk through your beautiful garden Scotty, ...
Stumbled on some protection pics here:minimum protection for those needing only a bit.Barb Thanks for the link Barb, it had a method I'm already goin...
that is some consolation Might be a good sign, too... :DI agree with Barb! :wink: :)
Erik, I'm so sorry to hear about your beautiful Butia - I empathize! When my Trachy was having problems coming out of the winter this year I was devas...
Hey thanks John that's very helpful! :D I'll keep you updated!Heidi
Jim I have plans for the palms too. Definitely takes the stress off when we plan ahead! I am anxious to see everyone's overwinter methods!Heidi
Even though I spend a lot of the time in Cape May, I'm always driving home (1.25 hr) to check on my gardens. All my friends down the shore make fun o...
Pardon my late welcome TimMAz6 (is that Tim?) I've been meaning to greet you. :D Nice looking yuccas you have I might add!I agree with you on Barb's ...
Thanks for all your great info Erik! Good idea to call Home Depot too. Also, Bellingham is way closer to the border so I'll check it out there too.Hei...
Why thank you Miss Barb! :D Hopefully I'll see a bloom next year. That's a helpful website too.I also get my tropicals from a nursery that carries t...
It is a frustrating mission I tell you. I just might have to make a trip to the US one of these days.Home Depot does get a lot of cool plants in. I wi...
Hey thanks Erik, I'm definitely tempted. I did call our nurseries in search and lots of them haven't even heard of the variety of palm. SOO..I'm conti...
Interesting about the hollow stalk. I cut mine off after it flowered last year and the stalk was stiff and solid throughout, almost like a tree trunk!...