Jim,our climates are similar. Daily highs in the mid 90soF, overnight lows in the mid 70soF, soil temps about 80oF; abundant rain. (Actually having fu...

Thanks for the tip, Bill.In 20+ years I plan to be living in Belize growing Cocos instead! --Erik

Eric,mimosa trees (Albizia julibrissin) are weedy down here. Nurseries don't sell 'em. At my last house, I wanted one so I dug up a stem from a friend...

Inspiring is right. Set out a chair this weekend and just watch them grow. --Erik

That's a relief. I sure don't want another winter like this past one. --Erik

For the world as a whole, May was very warm.Here is a summary by the weather blogger at wunderground.com from today:For the U.S. May was average: a li...

Yes, chickens! :lol: "Urban chickens" is a hot fad right now. Most cities allow hens (no roosters). They eat your bugs, aerate and fertilize the soil...

Cheer up, Jim: 2010 is shaping up to be very warm. Here is a summary from NOAA:As El Nino fades and a La Nina comes on, the year may not finish quite ...

Yes, the next few days should be astounding. The recent rains left the ground wet, and I put out fertilizer Sunday evening. Soil temp about 80oF, over...

I like Washy as much as the next, but they are not easy. For the same work you put into a Washy, you could grow a Butia which I think are even better ...

Wow! Yes, very "tropical" lately. My only cactus and yucca are in pots so I'm not worried about them. I set the new (small) royal palm and Trachy "tak...

Jim,you beat me with rain. I got away with only 2.5" yesterday. :D I didn't see standing water in your shots. That's a sign of great soil prep. Calla...

That would be great, Jim: you'll end up having dandelions all winter! :lol:

Yes, it was pretty bad in OKC. Here, we got just 2.5", which is about the lowest around. Still enough to break the Tulsa "June 14" record, though. The...