Good stuff! Is it frost free season up there yet? Looks like you'll have a good first taste of exotic gardening...

Bill- Looking good!

Recovery Ah, but Jim recovery shouldn't matter for these hardy plants! They should be ready to go all the time!Erik- Is Aucuba hardy in your area? It...

How much sun does it get? How large is it? What type of soil is it in? How much fertilizer does it receive?I'd say the most obvious answer is that it ...

Mike- Great pics! They do a similar (though not nearly as extensive) thing in Port Dover, Ontario. You drive into the town and there is a grove of Sab...

I've since relocated that needle palm. It survived last winter without heat believe it or not (suffered partial defoliation though). I believe it! D...

Hey MNPalms- Looks like you're challenging Scotty for the coldest Trachys on this board! I feel that mine, which is of no ornamental value, doesn't co...

Keep us updated on everything! I wonder how those Phoenix will fare? That's a tough one!

Welcome back Kirk!

I'd also like to give a 'shout out' to Burford holly... Mine was completely fried this spring despite a frost cloth wrap, mulch, and a very mild winte...

Barb- We still have 5 large star-fruit going after 3 years. 2 of them have flowered so far (not much to report in that regard)... Cameron- If you like...

Jova- Treat them as you would any Rhododendron. Acidic (pH 4.5-5.5) soil, with organic matter mixed in, and then about 1/3-1/2 peat moss. Depending on...

Thanks guys!I can't wait for my Rhodies to get to that size... I'm trying to find a way to get the big-leaf thing into production for myself... No luc...

Bill- I'm worried that the cactus bed will run out of room before I add all the plants I want! Then there's the weeding... Hmmm....Rhodies have a bad ...