Wow! I have never seen any of my bananas flower. Can't wait to see a photo. --Erik

I haven't commented on the ferns. They are doing great. My Dicksonia was toast by 13 months ago. So, I guess I'm jealous. Very nice. --Erik

OK, better go water again. My Canna have done well this year, too. --Erik

Jim, yes, great story and photos. Are we all agreed that Butia are the toughest palmate palm? --Erik

Bill,I'm in. I think I have soil that is hard to top (think horses, chickens...); it is just whether I can water enough for this heat. --Erik

Amazing growth on that Naini Tal. Have your Trachies slowed down in the heat like mine have? Still hoping to see Gunnera one of these weeks....As for ...

No goats at all in the garden today. Wonder why. :lol: The yellow-ish new leaf on that Sabal has turned green on its own. I've seen that happen befor...

That rocks!Yes, give it the best of care. Butia are the greatest. --Erik

Very nice. I'll try one next year and we can have a race. --Erik

Jim,I easily spend an hour a day with the hose. Count your blessings and remember why you love Iowa. --Erik

I'm sorry, too. I lost two Trachies a decade ago (despite protection that had worked previous winters!) and was so upset I gave up on palms until thre...

Thanks for the suggestions, Jim. I get great advice here. Mulching: I did not do nearly enough this year. I bought one "scoop" (filled pick-up bed) bu...

Wow, you've looked closely. I didn't put up a photo of the Trachy bed specifically as it doesn't look all that great. I can photograph it though. The ...

Overwintering any Sabal up there is an accomplishment. Well done!

Ah, Butia. My favorite. Have fun with it. And remind me how the in-the-ground Butia is doing. --Erik