under the same cloud Nope.I'm in Okanagan of BC<a href="" title="001 by edible_plum, on Flickr"><img src="" width="600" height="800" alt="001...

Looks like a bucketful of rain is heading your way, Adam :shock:

So no heat tape, Keith?Or did you forget it? :wink: Great that they're facing east, protected by the house.The worst weather blows down from the nor...

Adam, I meant "red vapour barrier tape" instead of drywall tape. :| Good to know it'll hold up well.One other thing:Would it be a benefit to wrap wi...

Great job, Keith.Good idea to minimize moisture inside.The burlap and insulation will wick moisture away.Weird transparent connector for the heat tape...

Yucca Frostrata....... :lol: :lol: Aaron, very pretty photo. let's hope for a GENTLE slide into winter.Too cold too soon is as bad, I think, as an a...

Thanks for those details Tim.

Sheesh, Tim, seed updates usually show seedlings no taller than a thimble.You've got some magic for growing stuff. Well done. :D Barb

Bags of leaves placed around protection will keep ground warmer around roots.It's ugly but it works.Plus if you get a lot of wind, the bags will keep ...

Clever solutions, Adam.Question: that glass box for the med fan palm, does it get any direct sun during winter? Temps might get really high in sun?G...

even if we move north, it might be better off for us. Nope, not for palmophiles... :wink:

Thanks for that interesting link, Aaron.Barb

Giant ten foot Strelizia I had outback in a pot that died a few years back? Yes I do recall that huge one; so sad when it croaked.Excellent that you'v...

Aluminum is very toxic to Rhodies even at relatively low concentrations, best to avoid it completely Wow, sorry.The safe method then is to stay with a...