All of my trachies faired well. The two large ones in the front have a bit more frond damage but not to bad. They stand up to the wind better than I t...

And a happy New Year!!!!From North Vancouver BCAll the best in 2007

If these are the ones I have seen in HPI they are very close to a brick building. A very good microclimate.

I bought one last year and it never saw anything below +3C and still two of the three trunks I lost the centre spears on. I am hoping that they will c...

The wind did not hit the lower mainland, however the Island sure did.Wind warning has been lifted for Greater Vancouver area.It has been mild for awhi...

Thanks everyone.John, you are right! We do take luxuries such as electricity for granted. I lost my power for 32 hours. We also lost our phone service...

Jay and John,Just got my power back an hour ago.The winds were incredible. All of my palms faired well. My largest Fortunei which is 20' tall has wind...

This one I have heard of and it is hardier than the sago palm.I am going to look for one this spring.

If it is rated at zone 8b then I should give it a try. I would have to put it in well draining soil, maybe even pebbles with a bit of soil and cover i...

What I find is if you bring plants in too late then the difference between humid cool wet conditions and warm dry conditions does that to plants. I ha...

All look great. The greenhouse is working out well for you.

I am sure you already mentioned this but are your winters dry or wet. What zone would you be?I have an Agave Americana and I am wondering if I should ...

Partly cloudy today and 8.6CSnow has been gone since Tuesday. Total accumilation was 5" of snow.

Like you my low was -6.9C. I was away when all this happen in the Mayan Riveria. Got back to find no damage to any of my palms. Some damage to my cord...