The one that was trunk cut?Clearly, they need Jim to show them how to do it right.

And don't let me forget the retaining wall made of chit palm (Thrinax radiata) stems. They and Cocos are used for hurricane protection on the beach. C...

Barb,that comment was just too tempting to pass up. (note to mods: feel free to delete)As for me, no, I only take photos of palms. Here are Cocos on t...

That is what I hear on the news.

Jim,might as well as make a pot of coffee and enjoy. We'll likely set all-time snow fall records today from this thing. --Erik

Jesse,thanks for the research. I have never experienced temps lower than -20 oC so this will be a first for me. My palm protection is not designed for...

I'll go out and take photos soon. We got (are getting) snow vs. ice which is good. Power still on! :D Windy in this "thundersnow" blizzard but palm h...

Mike,great photos! Nice compositions with architecture and palm fronds. Rich colors. --Erik

No--I don't water plants out of the pool. Remember, right now I am more worried about the animals in an emergency. I did run around in the dark like a...

Jim,that is awful. We've seen the snow damage to palm huts from our friends back east; I trust yours is stronger. I'm at the the southern tip of this ...

As a water reservoir, we have the pool. As warm as this winter has been, it has not frozen yet under its insulated cover!Anyway, I am about to leave w...

Igor,no, but my son (age 11) was asking me just this morning why we don't have one. If we get one in the future, it will be to keep water for the live...

Igor,no, but my son (age 11) was asking me just this morning why we don't have one. If we get one in the future, it will be to keep water for the live...

Jesse,thanks for the thoughts. No, still nice here but I'm getting nervous. It will be colder than I am used to, and if power goes out, my palm protec...

Aaron,thanks. As one of the new people here, I was about to throw out all I thought I knew about those darn Washies. :lol: --Erik