Allen,You've done a lot of work, nicely constructed.Re gaps in insulation, how about a can of spray foam? Cheap, quick, easy.I keep a can in my back ...

Very delicate looking, beautiful.Barb

Before I bought the palm, I noticed a clerk trimming brown edges with scissors!So I rescued it from her :wink: I've stopped watering everything...jus...

That Alocasia had me fooled, resembling Licualia's "solid leaf" form (cant remember the name).Yup, Mystery palm's growing at about the same rate the t...

Nice colours on that Brug.Bet those orchids are nice in bloom, Steve.Is that a Licuala behind the Brug on the pic headed: With some warmer weather thi...

A very interesting read, Mr. Chumley.Sounds like the owner of that Dave's Garden pic should have a security fence around it!Have you made any progress...

Heck, the white yarrow and purplish blue malva would look good together (*sorry*)At your place! :wink: Barb

Good points, John.Of my acquaintances, there aren't any who'll line up for a -18C palm.You're right; it would have to be an Okanagan-generated request...

Dypsis decaryi seeds:Do you think they're coming?The middle seed shows a couple of "thin marks" from being rubbed with an emery board.

Oops, crossed postings...John, it would be nice to know which nursery buys a large shipping container of palms from Garry.Likely a big Vancouver nurse...

Much appreciated, thanks.Barb

Glad to hear you're OK.What a stroke of luck this storm missed Stanley Park this time.Barb

I think I've got to have a TESAN...I know I've got to have a TESAN,yes, I'd plant it outdoors.So, Barrie or Wes (or another Canadian source...I'm tire...

From what we've both experienced trying to harvest seed, we'll have to try and stress the plants earlier on in the summer so that they put out seed ea...

We should probably ask Lori or Steve, approx how old would that queretaro be?Barb