JackLord
@jacklord
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Joined: Mar 29, 2010
Last seen: Jul 28, 2017
Topics: 5 / Replies: 295
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RE: In YOUR experience what is the hardiest palm?

Of the big three (Needle, Sabal Minor, Trachy), I would say I cannot honestly answer. I give the Needles and Sabals minimal protection while building ...

15 years ago
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RE: What is Everyone's Total Number of Palms Up To?

Well, perhaps I have not overdone it afterall.Anybody else want to chime in?

15 years ago
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RE: Thai giant

Your picture series gives me the sensation of shrinking in size while standing in the garden. Like in Land of the Giants (dating myself...).Anyway, ve...

15 years ago
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RE: Tropical Back Yard Nursery

Damn! Look at all those plants! :o Are you gonna do mail order?You've done it. Its a nursery, man! I can't find the time to go to the one a few miles ...

15 years ago
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RE: Another 4 day growth update 6-10 to 6-14

Sounds like you guys need to send your packages to work. Then you can go on a covert planting mission when you get home :lol: Bill LOL! Then I would...

15 years ago
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RE: Another 4 day growth update 6-10 to 6-14

I try the guerrilla planting trick myself. It often works. Yesterday, however, she beat me home from work and found two boxes from Jungle Music in the...

15 years ago
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RE: Trachy Palm in Edmonton

Impressive. Imagine if you protected it. :wink:

15 years ago
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RE: Walmart

OK I get it.Our municipality's maintenance workers spend a month "power blowing" fallen leaves from sidewalks and playgrounds, removing them to the co...

15 years ago
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RE: Walmart

JackLord,There's a heck of a lot more maintenance/cleanup under a Sycamore tree than a palm.Typical of government to not think of that...our gov't any...

15 years ago
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RE: Azaleas?

Azaleas are practically obligatory around here. I never thought they had any cold issues, but what do I know? I have some very large ones that I will ...

15 years ago
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RE: Walmart

You make a good point, jacklord, although I'd still like to see in-ground palms especially in the downtown areas where microclimates might allow it.Be...

15 years ago
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RE: Walmart

Kirk,you're right. You have to plan on doing your own palm ID, which I think turns off many prospective new-comings to the hobby. We need more in the ...

15 years ago
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RE: Outdoor Trachy seems to like being out of a pot

That is indeed a fine looking palm. Should do well there.

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