the temp of the medium is 80-85F (27-30C) . Very consistent temps. I use the smaller mini-lights because they are not quite as hot and I have this ...

Those are not the containers for meat, although I do use those too. the containers in the picture are regular disposable containers you buy at the s...

I meant to put this under "Germination" heading. My bad.

Great pictures Laaz. You apparently are quite talented with a camera. either that or your subjects really show it off. Nice work. Feel free to pos...

thanks for the information. it is amazing what I learn when I'm supposed to be working. The beauty of sitting in front of a computer for most of t...

Shade cloth = a good thing. I made small shade structures out of 1" X 2" lumber, pounded them into the ground and they worked great. Steve - my ...

Steve - read your thread about your Rhap Hystrix (needle Palm). I planted a needle and a couple of T Firtuneis early last summer and covered them wi...

I have had great success in breaking apart my Neanthe Belle and planting 1-4 stems in a pot. Have not lost any and they look great as indoor palms....

Congratulations. Dam I want one of those things so bad. You probably know this, but gardenweb has a greenhouse forum where people discuss the HFG...

My palm hut had it's first real winter test last night in Kansas City. The high temp yesterday was about 20F (-6C). When I got home last night fro...

alchris - thanks for the information. Just goes to show you why we have lived on this earth for millions of years. we can adapt to everything. hot...

I am reading this thread , all is going well and then Alchris posts that it gets down to -30F where he lives and I'm wondering just how does one survi...

I agree with palmettoman , don't plant it outside. That is the kiss of death right now. Treat it like a sick palm, but, don't over water it or mi...

Welcome Laaz. Good luck on your search for the Trachy seeds and plants. You are right, there is alot of suspect stuff out there and it takes years ...