TerdalFarm
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RE: Both cold hardy and tropical palm collection

Looks like good winter protection to me. Warm up there? Sure has been down here in OK.

11 years ago
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RE: Back out!

Well, for the past few days they've been tucked up against windows, with overhead protection, buckets of warm water and blankets.Plus, it did not get ...

11 years ago
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RE: Winter protection etc 2014

Thanks for sharing!You know, way down here in Oklahoma, those plants you are protecting are the very ones we don't have to worry about (well, except f...

11 years ago
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RE: Milder Winter perhaps

Note to self: move south!

11 years ago
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RE: Milder Winter perhaps

A record-for-the-day low is forecast for Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the morning. Snow on ground. :shock:

11 years ago
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RE: Palms protection 2014-15

Going low into the 20s (oF) tonight here in Oklahoma; feel sorry for all the family up in Michigan. Low 30s in Oregon where I have unprotected palms....

11 years ago
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RE: Palms protection 2014-15

Wheel,well, will do some good. You'll just get foliage damage where frond tips touch the outer surface. The palms themselves should be fine.So, how co...

11 years ago
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RE: Palms protection 2014-15

Great tips!Slight exception: I've had fungus problems with Butia. Not as bad as with Washy, but some.

11 years ago
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RE: Palms protection 2014-15

Love the heat tape!

11 years ago
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RE: Palms protection 2014-15

Great job! They will be just fine.

11 years ago
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RE: End of season report from Oregon coast

Barb,I hadn't posted on CIDP as sad. Yes, dead. It had some green in May so I hoped it would recover but it didn't. The Trithrinax is my first. I made...

11 years ago
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RE: End of season report from Oregon coast

Andy,Yes, I'm astonished by the Nikau survival and recovery!might try a Butia in 2015. I tend to think of them as wanting more heat (hey, what palm do...

11 years ago
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RE: Getting Ready for Winter

Looks good, Barb!So, how will you care for Trachy?

11 years ago
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RE: Where is Barb?

Time for the annual, "where's Barb?" discussion. By November, she surely has pics of the Trachy hut to share. Anyone heard from her?

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