Yes, that's a beauty.Any relation to the red-barked Arbutus trees around Vancouver BC?Have never heard the term Strawberry tree.Great advice, Andy.Bar...

gave most of my plants a sprinkle, since it has been awhile. I meant to say apply fertilizer ONLY to your NEW palms that will be indoors in a warm hou...

I have to look at protection this weekend Keith, just phone any pool company and ask if you can have an old solar pool blanket.Companies have to pay t...

Ooooh, Tim, that's awful from only a light freeze.Were you planning on digging up the gingers, etc. before the frost hit?Barb

using house fiberglass insulation to wrap the Washy`s trunk. I used it last year and it worked like a charm for my W. filifera and a couple of smaller...

Keith, here's a good description of Tomentum:But the tiny white dot MIGHT be a mealy bug...just use a Q-tip tipped in rubbing alcohol to remove any yo...

Fukushima radiation :shock: AARGH!Barb

Sheesh, Jim, gets better each week.Great photography, especially on the Waggie.The Washy's my fav.The new "branches" on that cactus are sooooo cool.Ba...

Yeah, Jim, -2C is 28.4F.Had to get started though 'coz I don't want to be out there when temps crash one day soon.You must be thinking about your wint...

Ah, yes, Andy now I remember what you were building.A great structure! Hey Igor, that's OK...we (moi) do tend to ramble. :lol: Re mine...it might b...

Igor and Andy,Way too early for winter...we've been cheated again. :cry:

put me out of my misery :lol: :lol: :lol: Re your fence spacing...where's the next hole? :shock: It hurts like an agave. Haven't a clue what it's...

Mike, W O W!Great camera work, especially the pic with the bee.Your skinny friend will scare the hell out of trick-or-treaters! :lol: :lol: Barb