These are beautiful indeed.All we need are some Roman gladiators for the authentic look...Barb

I haven't even photographed the veggies...LOLYup, that's my long-suffering 33 year old Trachy that finally got planted out last Fall.If it could talk,...

Re your neighbour's veggies...Cold-loving plants like peas and cole crops (broccoli, cauliflower, etc.) can go in early.My pea package (same with spin...

Gorgeous pics, thank you.Pomegranate? Sheesh, I'll get H into this tropical growing stuff yet!He inhales pomegranates....ample water throughout the g...

I'm sure Oakville would be thrilled to have palms growing on THEIR curb.I wouldn't even ask them...just take the accolades when the newspaper comes ou...

I'm wearing out my longjohns :lol: :lol: Some spring!Barb

in the middle of a storm :lol: :lol: And I do remember your work!Barb

I'm sooooo jealous of you guys...Our temp is, well, the pits (see below).No sun, no warmth, no gardening :evil: But the spinach and peas are up!Barb

Erik, that IS funny.In that case, I'd put the styrofoam inside, with the plywood to the exterior, wrapped in plastic. :lol: :lol: Barb

mnpalms, nice job with the soil mix.Mushroom manure? wow, that's one spoiled palm :D $20 for a Bizzie? Jeez, I paid almost that for the SEEDS (none...

Maybe wxman will chime in here, but his protection looks like 2 inch styrofoam?We northerners couldn't hope to overwinter Butia without heat.Same with...

That's a real beauty, mnpalms.Worth the price.From the look of the roots, it's been potted for a long time; should really take off by the end of summe...

Erik, while very nice, those aren't the pics I was thinking of.Or maybe it was a Butia? I thought you had a very good looking and healthy C.humilis o...

jack, see wxman's March 14 posting:I use foam boxes with a space heater set at 40F inside the enclosure. It stays dripping wet inside the enclosure al...

Erik's chamaerops humilis looked beautiful after his brutal winter...pics posted just a month ago I think.Maybe he'll chime in here.Barb