I too wish Brahea were more available. I lost all four of mine this winter (in the greenhouse, no less). Maybe I can find them in Texas, where I think...

I have that season's pass. My chiropractor referred me to a physician, who ordered MRI's of my lower back. After seeing those, he is sending me to an ...

Nice, JimYou've had some warmth recently. I'm sure everything there loves it. --Erik

Paul,finally we have a gray day so I can commiserate. Lows of 8 C and highs of 20 C for a few days. Feels like Spring, vs. the premature Summer we had...

That is great! As handsome as Bismarckia but should be hardy for you.

I am new to PDP--first was bought last year this time.I left it outside too long, and it got to 26 F in October. I brought it on. Spear pull; treated ...

Jim,I do remember. No, never got that humid here. I think you were as warm as me today. I spent the entire day outdoors in the sun selling annual bedd...

Let us all know when the Trachy baby shower will be. That will be fun!

That's great. I haven't been to Albuquerque but it is at my latitude and MUCH higher in elevation. Seeing palms alive there is inspiring.

Yes, I thought the bottle palms were great buys, given that small cold damaged Bismarckia were $35. Remember, this "Florida palms for OK" thing is a h...

Jim,sorry for being ambiguous. I was thinking we were enjoying our warm weather at Paul's expense (this is his thread, after all). My folks live in Or...

Jim,you :twisted: devil.OK, while we're picking on our friends to the north, check out my next few days:I'll be outside hauling flats of petunias in...

Mike,thanks. W uses them in hanging basics on the front (east-facing) porch and they do great. But we always chuck 'em in November when they freeze. T...

I made a pass through the local Home Depot. Similar "cold hardy blue pot" palms (photo 1). They had Trachy at least, but not Sabal minor or the blue c...