I only had 4 Pritchardia seeds left, and was reluctant to "ruin" any :lol: :lol: But shouldn't that "endosperm" be 99% fleshy and white if it's the ...

My gut feeling:Hay was wayyyyyyy too loose, allowing cold to penetrate. Could be packed thicker, tighter, using a lot more hay.Folks who use hay bale...

Gotcha.Just too bloody cold for the genus. or genera :?

+1 F? OMG.all the cool desert stuff a person could grow in your climate Agree...Sure would look good too as a pool-surround. Bonus = easy care.Potted...

Must be nice to germinate them in the yard and then place into pots.I do the reverse :lol: :lol:

But I thought they'd handle more cold if the soil was dry (versus recently watered) :? Isn't that why we withhold water from our planted out stuff in...

Those are nice Dean.How exciting it would be to go out in the yard to find those!Your recent cold hasn't touched them with the bamboo for canopy.Are y...

Chamaerops humilis seed.Wasn't sure where to sandpaper, but the process was sufficient to allow water to enter.A little brown "trapdoor" suddenly open...

During winter, my worm bin was in the garage, but it got too cold, so I think they're all toast (sniff).But many people keep a waste food container in...

Good links, Paul.Yup, the same Palms North guys complained this year as last winter. :lol: :lol:

Red Wiggler Worms would help your composter speed up:Barb

Exactly, Tim.Half of North America believes they've entered a Snow Age. :shock:

fresh seeds from Garry are already sprouting-never seen Princeps sprout so fast! I got princeps seeds from Garry this week! When did you receive your...

Good for you, Igor, it certainly is well worth the effort.And you do it only once because it was done right.I hope my dead contractor hears that :lol...

:lol: :lol: It's on! But this room is the coldest room in the house, farthest from the basement woodstove.Took me years to figure out why it's so f...