I'm sure those won't survive our winters, but any of us could buy a palm in May with these buggers and fight them until the first frost. I know my pal...

:lol: :lol: :lol: I have children your age (anyone else here?)But I make so many mistakes I feel like a toddler in the garden--and have as much fun....

As with Tony up in Jay, very interesting. This post concerns a huge employer (Tri B) in our area. :shock: --Erik

If it is coming from the NW and has hit you, it will be here soon. As of now, it is 28 oF and windy (from the NW). Pipe heating tape has come on; ther...

Heidi,I have not followed your winter, but I know it has been cold down in Oregon where my family lives. Some time, can you update us on your palms? -...

Darn it!There are plenty of folks here who know Trachy better than I do. I admit I have lost Trachy in the past with much milder winters than you have...

Barb sure is.Aaron, sorry about the hawk. I have a bunch here. They eat my free-range chickens. I don't shoot them--I admire them, while feeling sorry...

:lol: :lol: I have mixed feelings, because I know that if he does, I'll have to try in 2011. :D

I agree!Grass that isn't feeding something you can ride or eat is a waste of space in the garden.

That's for sure!I hope Mike (sidpook) sees this thread. :lol:

It sure was a nice day yesterday!Felt like spring. Still 60 oF when I woke up--along with an end-of-the-year tornado warning. Get cold now, but not to...

Serj,here is the Wikipedia explanation:In brief, it is thought to be a safe and effective insecticide and anti-fungal spray for plants. I am not sure ...

Paul,I don't know your feelings about hunting, but you might want to get a high-quality .177 air rifle. Lapin is good eating if prepared as the French...

Sorry, but good experiment on a relatively inexpensive palm. Is your ground frozen?

Tim,yesterday felt like Spring here. Morning low was about 60 oF; afternoon high about 72 oF. Strong south winds brought humid air off the Gulf of Mex...