Erikhope you keep us informed of the project through updates and pictures.Great project!Barb

In the end, we can't eliminate the risk, just plan for it.Arizona gardening websites warn against unexpected cold temps that occur at some time each w...

I'd hazard a guess, though, that you've started 100! (types, not quantity) I could not have viewed so many delightful plants in 30 books, Steve. Tha...

...and not a brown or yellow leaf edge to be seen!well done.That bamboo palm's curl looks great. I notice you call it C. seifrizii. By coincidence I ...

The toughest thing to factor would be any plant newly in the ground -- good roots or not.If you had to select only one method (versus a combination) t...

It'll be really interesting to see your results, especially since tall narrow seedling pots are expensive and generally hard to come by.I've heard of ...

Steve, one surviving specimen how very sad. There'd be many more extinct if it weren't for plant lovers.Having another look at my hyophorbe, excisin...

Welcome aboard, Garry.Where does this grow?Truly a beautiful leaf form.You say it's not so commonly seen as fortunei.I've never seen it at any nurseri...

Absolutely stunning, Steve, great germinating work (as though it's work for you! :D )I notice your early pots for B.nobilis aren't as tall as the PVC...

Very nice pics Steve which show the considerable variation among leaves of Hyophorbe.I think I read there are 3 types of H., and you've got 'em.The bo...

Of the cycads, a Sago is definitely more cold tolerant than the majority. There probably is a limit :lol: :lol: You make a very good point. I also...

Thanks for those links.So full spectrum compact fluorescent grow lights do exist!I'll let the hydro folks know too :lol: Barb

Thanks Wes, just thought with the myriad new bulbs available, there'd be a low-energy version produced for "energy conservation" folks.I asked our ele...

Makes sense.Cycads are expensive.They're inside at the first hint of cooler weather in early September.Barb