how do the birds know a quake is coming That's what the scientists are studying.We have lots to learn...But realistically, a half-minute "warning" isn...

Scott, tape black plastic garbage bags to the outside of your water buckets.Will heat up water nicely on a sunny winter day.Great new additions, nice ...

That grows in Thailand? i.e. high humidity?So a bathroom would be a great spot.I swear Dracaenas and Cordylines are impossible to tell apart. :| Did...

Tim, 21F last night? ouch.How long has your Washy been planted out?My first year protecting a Washy too.Thanks Erik!Yup, Paul, same hut as last year....

That birds reference reminded me of a big earthquake in China a few years ago.People reported seeing all birds take to the sky immediately before the ...

Rhodos need really acidic soil (5.0 or even less).I'd hit it with Miracid in the spring (or Ammonia sulphate/aluminum sulphate).Bet that fixes it.By t...

Cameron, :shock: :shock: :shock: THAT beauty was only $49 ????? :shock: :shock: :shock: Holy cow, that's the deal of the century.Or is it $2,0...

Mike and Paul...I was hoping more than 2 years, but it really did take off this year. :? :lol: Barb

Fabulous pics and plants John.What protection did the Sabal louisiana (planted 2010) receive last winter?The Brahea armata are so very blue...gorgeous...

Mike,Very cool that seedling germinated.Now go plant it again! :P Barb

So you felt it?

It's a trade-off, though, Scott.You don't want to be out there in a winter windstorm to add a more substantial second layer when it's 10F...Barb

Cameron, yup, those damn Arctic outflows sliding down into B.C.Every bloody year.-8C 17F last night :evil: Poop!Re potassium (the K, in N-P-K), the ...