Always loved that circle.Great seeing the growth they've made in a few short years.Scrolling down your Flickr page is a jaw-dropper.From palms in Kelo...

Well done, Scott.The garage palms did really really well too.Great specimens.Barb

The biggest one is a Sabal, I presume?even pushed a spear over the winter. Yet some people from milder zones report losses... :? Barb

Great comparison shot, Scott.That CIDP looks like mine today :lol: As always, the Trachy wins.Barb

Thanks Jim.Today noticed a bunch of ants on it.They're probably placing scale eggs back on the fronds from the soil. :x Buggers!!

Thanks guys.Yup...that Brahea is such a lovely color.What a size difference from its twin, which is still potted and in the cold building.Barb

Glad you're finally getting a break, Mike.What a cutie that puppy is.

Gorgeous second pic, Scott. Wow.Barb

We had 15C too yesterday, marceli :D Mike, we'll have to buy water from you this year because we can't afford to buy it from our utility. :cry: Sno...

I used steel fence posts, but 3 of 'em, and just sat them on the ground, tied at the top like a teepee.Saves on sparks. :lol:

Steel fence posts driven into the ground Our ground is really rocky (shale); yours must be nice soil.Barb

Yes I've used fencing wire too; not so good in heavy snowloads.The styrofoam barrel would be fast to set up...nice and wide and good height for a few ...

Yeah, not surprised it adhered.One Fall after erecting the big palm hut, I noticed slivers of daylight at the joined sections.Armed with a spray foam ...

I like that styro formed barrel idea, Scott.Except for the rolling pin part :lol: If preformed styro "barrels" aren't available, wonder if Sonotube m...