Tim, that's one nice looking palm for just coming out of winter!And only 10 yrs old from seed?Sheesh...master grower, you.Not much trunk lean for a Na...

Those poor palms look terrible :cry: But the Sotol and Yuccas look fabulous, especially the two-header in front of the Gage Hotel.Thanks for that int...

Thanks Aaron.I've got them covered again today...rain and snow! Barely above freezing at noon :evil: Maybe we should buy ice plants :lol: Barb

I think the cold-hardy palms we get here in "el norte" are from seed collected as high in the mountains as possible. I think it'd be easier to believ...

Tim,You obviously want color but I think weeding around annual flowers would be a neverending pain.Plus flowers take attention away from the dominance...

Yes, the red is most distinctive on the two-headed one, although the others have a hint of it too.Remember what they looked like when I got them from ...

Yes they did get cold this winter too.Our RV friends were in So Cal and AZ with a quick jaunt into Mexico.Those Mexican Sabals may be of even greater ...

Sounds enticing...what species of palm dominates there?probably find some outstanding yuccas in the hinterlands.Hell, I'd just go for the warmth... :P...

I've picked up many ugly duckling plants in sale/clearance bins.With a little TLC--and a heck of a lot of satisfaction--they're among my most cherishe...

and fired away You sure did...like it's Christmas again :D

Took a few months for the big Foxtail to put out a new frond.(I really should change the topic from Fishtail).Now I know why some people think the lea...

Pics aren't great but here's April update:First pic cold building BraheaLooks like dry older fronds are toast from severe water deficit over winter (e...