You're obviously doing what you can Mark.But spider mites are beggars to control; once they're evident, it's an uphill battle.The only thing that seem...

couldn't see the image.server at s4.postimage.org is taking too longMisting your queens twice a day (from underneath each frond) can help somewhat.Or ...

Bill,Ah, what's a little burn when your palms are throwing 20 fronds... :D I bought two huge jugs of that "palm special fert" out of White Plains New ...

Miracle Gro makes plant spikes for different types of plants.What are the N P K numbers on the spike package? (in that order)Bill has great success wi...

oops, yes look at the size of those nanas. :lol: :lol: (palms first is my motto)...Barb

Jova, great plans.Will look forward to seeing your progress pics.You can ignore pics of your chiropractor... :lol: Barb

Bill, absolutely outstanding!Beautiful job, with healthy green plants as proof.Even that power blip to 12F didn't faze them because of your well const...

Erik, you think protecting them "too long" was what did in the Washies?Maybe the jury's still out on that.Completely agree that everything should be o...

Above freezing, give 'em fresh air.Minimal night protection now...even a cardboard box helps with a few degrees.The door to palm hut has been propped ...

What a beautiful pond, thanks for posting it.Nice and natural looking.I'm going to look for some water plants this year.Last year, my water lilies wer...

Yes aquarium water is an excellent source of nutrients for plants.Steve (KNNN) has good results from his aquarium.I don't have an aquarium, but have f...

Hi, I'm into compost and vermiculture (worms)...got a new batch after the others died last year.Compost--and compost tea--is great, doesn't burn, can ...

Nice to see someone succeed with these things.Mine croaked after I'd spent a bucket of money bringing it back from Hawaii with requisite phytosanitary...

You have such a knack with cycads (and other stuff), that yours will pass my year old c.debaoensis in no time. 8) I've got one that has a foot long le...

Great shots, if only those old buildings could talk.I'd hazard a guess they won't make it through too many more tornados... :| On historical building...