I love the idea!Our only Christmas tree is an outdoors Chamearops with lights on a thermocube. It is covered right now, but on mild nights it is out t...

The folks here shifted from coconut to lobster in the 20th century. Tourism is taking over in the 21st. The close-knit community here is very protecti...

Thanks for the update, Jim. Add photos when you get the chance. We love 'em.

That is a great result for your palm hut! I'm also eager to hear from Jim, and see some of his famous snow photos. We dodged the bullet--no snow, and ...

Good data, Serj! The box method alone is working for you. I think the reason it doesn't work as well for me, temperature-wise, is my microclimate: st...

Yes, very nice!Personally, I use electricity but the cost of that is absurdly low in Oklahoma. I know that is not practical in most places. --Erik

Well, even in Oklahoma I give some protection to all palms. I think Brahea and Butia are amazingly beautiful, and being zone 8 hardy is just a side bo...

This is on "cold hardy palms" so does that mean we should leave out true tropicals?In that case, I'm delighted to say I already have all my faves. :D...

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Seriously, arborists are seriously buff. The only problem is he can outrun me! :shock:

Funny--W's base in Mcalesater (home to Oklahoma's maximum security prison + where the U.S. makes bombs for the wars) is close to McCurtain county, so ...

Barb,while you're offering advice, can I show you what we did with our potted palms?Photo #1 shows the "ballroom" (=converted garage for semi-heated s...

I had one at my last house, in Tulsa proper, and it grew great. This spot is much more exposed, but I still think it will work. When it gets bigger, i...

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Scott,very nice!I think I'll plant a Magnolia where that bead Butia was. Shouldn't need protection down here. I took a chance and planted three burfor...