OK, here are some cell phone snap shots. Not great, but give a rough sense. Photo 1 is the "beach" where I am sitting now, drinking a glass of wine an...

I'm a big fan of Chameadorea radicalis, so I 2nd that. They are from the mountains of Tamaulipas, Mexico, and thus not rainforest, but mine are quite ...

I want to disagree with one thing, Jesse. I do not think PDP are zone 9, despite all I've read saying that they are. My trio all had spear pull last O...

Low of 23 oC here. Yes, go ahead and hate me. By this afternoon I'll be wishing I was somewhere cooler.

Yes, a Chevy--and with only 193,000 miles, many towing an over-weight trailer. I'm going to get another Chevy, but a 3/4 ton model. The size and price...

I haven't been to Victoria in nearly 20 years, but I recall it as being Trachycarpus heaven. What palms are folks growing around there currently?That ...

The Gardenia is "Kleim's Hardy." I kill a Gardenia each year, so I'm not holding my breath but I'll try. It will get protected like the needle palms n...

The garlic is a fun addition. Maybe Zingiber officinale next? Couldn't hurt.Back to Wodyetia. My local HD is offering them in 5 g pots for $35. Seems ...

Jesse,Sabal germinate for me well. Beginner's luck I suppose. I don't do anything special. I plan to make a road trip in autumn to get McCurtain seeds...

Nice!I love Sabal palms (go figure). I don't have a "riverside" and the only source I know of is Junglemusic. I'll probably get one from Phil once he ...

Thanks for keeping us updated, Barb. Do you have a general conclusion?----------------------------------------------Not being as good a scientist at h...

I was sorely tempted by a similar offer--tall PDP for $90 (incl. tax). They were trucked up from Florida, as I assume yours was.I didn't buy one as my...

Welcome summer indeed. Partied on the backyard beach under palms trees. :D Yes, do get a monkey tree and feel free to blame me. :lol:

A red variety would be nice. My only named M. basjoo variety is "thin red line" bought from Cistus (down from you in Oregon). It looks about like your...