sashaeffer
@sashaeffer
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Joined: Jul 11, 2011
Last seen: Dec 17, 2016
Topics: 82 / Replies: 1018
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RE: Not sure if the Washy made it....

Yea, me too. I know they are cold hardy but 9 degrees???!!

12 years ago
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RE: Not sure if the Washy made it....

9F and yea, it sucked while I watched the temps from Phoenix, AZ :(Forgot to mention the two Windmill palms in the ground that are not yet protec...

12 years ago
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RE: Not sure if the Washy made it....

Got to a low of 9 deg F on Monday here while I was gone on vacation. Forecast before I left said low of 19, so wasn't too worried about what I had lef...

12 years ago
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RE: Winter protection 2013/2014

I was bleeding like a stuck pig once I got my finger free. I don't think gloves would have helped much as the thorns are really large and sharp on a p...

12 years ago
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RE: Winter protection 2013/2014

Jim, as a matter of fact I did get hooked good. Had a hell of a time getting my finger pulled off the hook.There was a member on here that had a good ...

12 years ago
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RE: Winter protection 2013/2014

Barb,I use really thick clear plastic bags I get from work that I cover it with and it's held on by a ratcheting strap that holds it to the cage. That...

12 years ago
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RE: Winter protection 2013/2014

Mexican Fan Palm 2nd winter being in ground. First pic when planted Spring 2012 until now. Will be it's 2nd Winter.And now Fall 2013.....The top wil...

12 years ago
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RE: Chickened out on using Heat Tape

"Brahea armata and Chamaerops humilis cerifera"Wow, you have these planted in the ground and over winter? Been thinking about doing the same next s...

12 years ago
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RE: Edible Pindo Palm fruit in Montreal

Sorry, I didn't notice "two mikes" lol I meant Mike Page.

12 years ago
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RE: Edible Pindo Palm fruit in Montreal

Mike, please make a updated detailed video of when you box up your palms for the winter. Thickness of styrofaom, how it's held together, anchoring to ...

12 years ago
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RE: Self watering for germination

I know so much depends on the species as well. Seeds are cheap, and I'm patient!

12 years ago
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RE: Outside protection Zone 6 - 2011

Yea, I have a larger potted one as well that I just keep in garage with other cold hardy palms that are in pots.Been seeing a few at nurseries going o...

12 years ago
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RE: Outside protection Zone 6 - 2011

Great Pics. I too am experimenting with growing the Chinese Fan Palms (2) in the ground. I will say they are really tough palms!Planted my 2 last spr...

12 years ago
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