So nice to see people get the hang of planted palms at this--and higher--latitudes.Trachies look good despite the worse than usual winter.Nice pic.Bar...

Ditto what Erik said.7th leaf is incredible for mid-May.Yup...120F would do it :lol: :lol: My two Washies don't look great.Barb

You make a good point, Jim, about thermocube location, in addition to your being away for an extended period of time.I ended up moving my thermocube i...

Nice bounce back Jim.Hadn't expected a Takil to get hit so hard by winter with all the work you do to protect stuff.Glad it'll live to grow up.Nice wo...

Jim,You've got a heat wave heading your way, so enjoy the water while you've got it. Barb

Me personally, no. :lol: :lol: If you have a male (pollen) at the same time as a female is in flower, cut off the male branch and shake it gently o...

Great update, Erik.Glad that one of your fav palms (Chamadorea) and now the Nikau, made it.I bet the CIDP, with some age, will come through in better ...

Doug,IF it's a female, it'll develop seeds, they resemble small grapes...if they're pollinated by a nearby male flower.If it's a male (the pollen bear...

Yeah, I swear it evaporates here before it even soaks into that hot ground. :? Barb

Tavi,Can't tell while the sheaths are still closed.Once they're open fully, flowers tend to be yellowish, sometimes greenish.Then we can have a look a...

Doug, at least the big one will make it, despite taking a huge hit.The thingamajigs are inflorescence :lol: :lol: :lol: Good job overall.Barb

Love the arid bed, and sure like it when a Phoenix is included.Good work!Barb

Great pics Jim.That's quite the tropical downpour.The cactus garden looks phenomenal. :D Barb

Thought you said you had tons more pics...when the cord arrives. :lol:

About time for you too, Mike.Enjoy.