Maybe Spring is just around the corner, Jim.If only we knew... :wink:

A rare above-freezing morning, beautiful sunshine.Opened up the hut and turned off the heater.<a href="" title="DSC05184 by edible_plum, on Flickr"...

That was a trashpicked palm, Mike? :shock: Kinda looks like a Butia (maybe eriospatha? not capitata!) to me, but I'm terrible with palm IDs as every...

Wonderful idea, Mike! :D That Butia (? is it?) is getting extra attention, rightly so. It's a beauty.Your best friend appears ready for Christmas to...

No wonder we don't trust marketing... :?

Thanks guys...seems I can grow them, but don't know what they are. :D Barb

Oops again.I should pass on these tough questions about plants I thought I had. :lol: :lol:

Good news.The 18 month old bear was set free today in the mountains north of downtown Vancouver.

for your sake I hope the forecast for the west is wrong! Thanks, hope you've got some "pull" on that wish... :lol: How about some protection pics of y...

My guess is it's the common Yucca filamentosa.Great long-lasting plant with gorgeous flowers.Barb

Poop.I hope the f/cast for the West = :protest: So, Paul, I suppose you're not protecting ANYTHING this winter. :lol: Barb

Nice protection work!Was that an unprotected Trachy I caught a glimpse of near house while you were panning the camera?That lean-to has some nice spec...

Only 3 months til spring! WooHoo! And in about 10 days, the days will be getting longer and longer.WooHoo again.Fabulous pic, Mike, of the moon. :sh...