Good point. I think a zone 9 date palm would be much easier to do in zone 8 Dallas than in zone 8 Seattle. But maybe there are exceptions--tropical mo...

Wow! Big project. When I get cleared by the doc., I have some (lots) of that to do, too. Hard work, but I kind of like seeing the roots.

Jesse' link shows that fault had an earthquake just yesterday. Tiny -- 1.3 -- but shows that it has not gone away.

The New Madrid line is the biggy in the middle of the US. Not a serious problem as far west as I am, but having grown up on the west coast I pay atten...

I had no idea they were that cold tolerant. Doesn't do me much good, but interesting.

I'm debating whether or not to dig my Ensete or treat it like a bedding plant; that is my plan for the Siam Ruby. As for the Tiki statuary, those migh...

Madrid?My son was there this summer with my parents. He sent me some palm photos. There is a thread on here somewhere with them in you want to compare...

Wives like the palm hobby as they figure it is cheaper than golf, fishing, mistresses, cars, gambling, etc. :lol: Tip: take her somewhere with coconu...

Scott,yes, Jim is a huge help.Here is a round of applause for him :hello1:

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Sounds great! Keep us updated and share photos. We'll grow tropicals vicariously.

I get wireless thermometers from any hardware store or walmart. Not expensive I put the wireless remote sensor in the enclosure (see Jim's photos for ...

I doubt the led lights will give of enough heat to do any good, except look pretty :D Shop around for the old incandescent ones.

Very nice!I saw a naked sidpook in the background of one photo, so I guess he managed to crash the party after all. Have a relaxing week or two, and t...