Thanks for the comments. The potted Chamaeadorea (ernesti-augustis and geonoformis) are inside for the week. If the heat breaks, I may try them on the...

Barb,I'm glad you got the photo embedded--and were able to help me figure out the process a few months ago. That Trachy looks great, much better than ...

How about goat meat as a bribe? I'll have lots in the freezer soon....As for cocktails, I'm into mojitos lately to try to get rid of peppermint. :lol...

Mike,your neighbor is a champ! I can't imagine how he does it. Must learn. I have a friend around here who has similar success but he is always evasiv...

My folks live in Portland so they could grow Gunnera but would never get a Colocasia like Jim's. My mom has tried regular EE and they never get far wi...

Thanks for the comments, Barb. I'll add Trachy photos soon as I know they are your favorites. Despite the heat, I think they are doing just fine. The ...

Over 100oF heat indices? Forget that. We're 103oF with regular heat. Heat index more like 120oF. Swimming pool is about 95oF in the shade. So, only a ...

Mn,the pool is 93oF in the shade. So, not much relief there. AC on full has the house down to 88oF, though. Enjoy what you have. The Yucca are great, ...

The two females I bought were in 5 gallon pots, with great roots. From JungleMusic. They have not been slow at all--they are growing fast. So, if you ...

It is 100oF now at 2 pm, with a dew point of 79oF, so I think the answer to that is, YES! Pool is getting too hot to be helpful, despite the sunshade ...

Very nice. The cats were a plus--they look so happy by the pool. --Erik

It is the only palm I've ever had flower, and it send up flower stalk after flower stalk. Getting good seed we be a nice bonus. --E

I don't know, but I'm sure someone else here can help us. I've only ever started Sabal seeds. Cham. radicalis is a great palm. You'll want to bring it...

Her blog makes it clear that she is very busy lately: Hopefully she'll find time to check here. Barb, we miss you!--Erik

About Barb, per her blog she has been busy with an entirely different kind of windmill ().