rb, congrats on your purchases; will look forward to pics (too bad about that camera thingy!)Last winter was really brutal, I wondered how the planted...

Seems like an unusual trait, doesn't it?I think it's fabulous...can you just imagine how WIDE that will be as it matures?Might be a not-forgotten resp...

Great, Steve.No critter will get through that this winter...Rolled roofing is a quick install, and it's cheap.Depends on how windy it gets though.Barb

I'm done with startin' stuff from seed... :lol: :lol:Will check in at our HD now and then this winter, see what's in the bargain bin almost dead.Tha...

Hi Duncan,If you're heading through the Okanagan in the next year, John (okanagandesertpalms) in Kelowna has some beautiful palms of good size, and yo...

Keep the shelter plans, and just copy them at 120 per cent for next year's build! :lol: Your plants will be well protected in there this winter.Barb

I can only dream of a $30.00 Bizzie.If only my seeds hadn't failed...I'd have one now!They didn't even come up in the compost where I dumped them afte...

Bill, thanks so much for the great effort on our behalf.It's really appreciated.I'm not looking for another Trachy, just something more exotic.(Brain ...

Never been in the ground.One+ years old.Spent last winter in the cold building (just above freezing 40 to 45 F).Did fine until the windstorms hit this...

Yup, trace elements play a big factor.And my little palms didn't get any of that.I'm learning.Barb

Interesting reply, nevertheless Bill.

Nice construction, glad you're using cat-proof/windproof housing.Great looking plants.Just think how they'll take off next spring!Congrats.Barb

Thanks folks.Will do BillGlad it survived...I didn't want to lose this little guy.Man, they're sure touchy on heat.Barb