Barb,that is one of the best looking windmills I've seen. Do you think being on the East of the house explains the stretched petioles? Mine are in ful...

I liked the part about those crocs moving north from Texas. :lol: I did see Alligator among the Sabal in southern OK, just across the Red River from ...

Jim, you know the city well!The conference was at the chase park in the central west end. And the party was on the roof. (We stayed at the comfort inn...

Jason,Barb is another big Trachycarpus fan and has one taller than you (and a bit older...) so listen to her. She, like you, is not keen on needle pal...

So, I take it you see I am at 38 C BEFORE noon?

Jim,cool there indeed -- you are a chilly 90 F at 11 am. 8) I'm working from home today so I can water the heck out of Canna and banana and colocassi...

Yes, it was good. All over Bixby, Arundo has come back despite our -22 F temps (but ground did not freeze). I wish I had planted a bunch here a few ye...

Welcome!Are you also on palmtalk, by any chance? Wxman, mnpalms and jimhardy all have great ideas on keeping Trachy palms alive through your winters, ...

I know I've said it before, but again, amazing. Those plants look so happy and healthy. Thanks again for sharing.

I like them, too, but I'd have to move to Texas to grow 'em in the ground like they do in Spain (to the north of me!).

I haven't measured pool water temp. lately but it is already uncomfortably hot for me even under the sunshade. Have to add lots of water; our dewpoint...

He is back now. I went through all his photos. Most are of castles and things a boy would like, but I found this potted Washy in there. <table styl...

Certainly plausible, Jim. The soil never froze here under the deep snow (unlike the previous year) but was cold and damp in late Feb/March. But other ...

Very neat, Jim. Keep us updated on the Iowa bananas :D