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New Palm Website Posted by The Palm Shop on 12/31/02

can you ship 15 gallon ,with rootball by Tony, Olywa. on 1/01/03
Would like to see botanical names by Steve in Brookings on 1/02/03
Steve Snobatata by Tony, Olywa. on 1/03/03

seed variance Posted by Carl McIntosh on 12/31/02

washingtonia robusta question Posted by Kirk on 12/31/02

Ah, the same thing happened to me.... by Kenton on 12/31/02
I think too dry by Delany on 12/31/02
change its location? by Bob on 12/31/02
I agree by Tim Portland zone 9 on 12/31/02
Tim, are you in those courtyards? by Eric on 1/01/03
No by Tim on 1/01/03
New Map! New Map! New Map! by Eric on 1/01/03
Courtyards (las vegas) by Delany on 1/01/03
portland zone 9? i would like map specs by John on 1/01/03
Portland by Tim on 1/02/03
Forgot to give url by Tim on 1/02/03
Thats cool Tim...wow some in zone 9 by John on 1/03/03

Canary Island Date Palms Posted by Kenton on 12/31/02

they should be fine by Ian on 12/31/02
Planting out by Carl McIntosh on 12/31/02
Carl: Are your Jubaeas in the ground? by Brian, Tofino, BC - 8b on 12/31/02
Shouldn't be a problem by Tim on 12/31/02

Butia seeds Posted by Bruce in Portland on 12/31/02

some like it hot by Ian on 12/31/02
try this by Adrian Shattock on 12/31/02

TA DAH! Check out these pics-Whooo! Posted by Carl McIntosh on 12/30/02

Nice job. by Roger, Olympia on 12/30/02
there they are by Ian on 12/31/02
HELLO IAN! by Carl McIntosh on 12/31/02
Puyas by Ian on 1/01/03

soil... Posted by fred on 12/30/02

Same here by Barrie in Lantzville on 12/30/02

When was Chamaerops humilis introduced? Posted by Pete - Apex, NC (z7b) on 12/30/02

"Subtropical Plants" - book review Posted by Steve in Brookings on 12/30/02

books are a crutch for the weak minded by Ian on 12/31/02
the bible by Adrian Shattock on 12/31/02
My dream book by Steve in Brookings on 1/01/03
wow, it's not too expensive by Ian on 1/02/03
that's odd by Steve in Brookings on 1/02/03

Clear and cold Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/29/02

Cold here overnight = -3C by Brian, Tofino, BC - 8b on 12/29/02
Clouds rolling in by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/29/02
no frost or snow by Ian on 12/30/02
More Slush by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/30/02
No snow in Victoria. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/30/02
Variety of Precipitation by Marc from Delta on 12/30/02
No snow here by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/31/02
way to windy and rainy by the palm place on 1/04/03

31 flavors of Passifloras Posted by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/29/02

Passionflowers by Rob Wagner on 12/29/02
I’m planning on trying 8 varieties. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/30/02
P. caerulea as a trailer? by Dave, Federal Way WA on 12/30/02
Reds and Pinks by Rob Wagner on 12/30/02
Wish there was a hardy orange colored ? by Roger,OLYmpia on 12/30/02
A recommendation and a question. by Jeff, Victoria, 8b on 12/30/02
P. antioquensis by Rob Wagner on 12/31/02
Passifloras by Ian on 12/31/02
Roger, where did you get 'clear sky'? by Dave, Federal Way on 12/31/02
To Dave by roger Olympia on 1/01/03
more info by Roger Olympia on 1/01/03
Caerulea as trailer by Rob Wagner on 1/02/03
trailing by Dave, Federal Way on 1/02/03

International Palm Society-Pacific Northwest Posted by Kenton on 12/29/02

Good gift!! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/29/02
That reminds me. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/29/02

Red Euc Leaves Posted by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/28/02

questions by Ian on 12/29/02
PH by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/29/02
Details on Eucs by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/29/02
more suggestions by Ian on 12/30/02

Quest for chusquea bamboo Posted by Carl McIntosh on 12/28/02

Chusquea andina? by Rob Wagner on 12/28/02
The Bamboo Gardens by Steve in Portland z8b on 12/28/02
Chusqueas by Ian on 12/28/02
Chusquea montana and culeu by Andrew Newmann on 1/07/03
it is thrue by Diego Grüebler on 1/07/03
sorry it is truth not thrue ;-) by Diego Grüebler on 1/07/03

significant windstorm as predicted Posted by Ian on 12/27/02

update by Ian on 12/28/02
bank reinforcing by Carl McIntosh on 12/28/02
I'm glad it wasn't worse for you Ian. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/28/02
not that bad really by Ian on 12/28/02
It's here by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 12/28/02
No wind here on the east Island by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/28/02
No Wind here by joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/29/02

Does anyone add seaweed fertiliser to palms? Posted by Roger, Olympia on 12/27/02

I do by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/27/02
Seaweed by Nigel kembrey on 12/28/02

How do I share these great pics? Posted by Carl McIntosh on 12/27/02

I would find a web host by Steve in Brookings on 12/27/02
I would use.... by Ian on 12/27/02
eframes by Bruce in Portland on 12/28/02

Trachycarups germination Posted by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/27/02

Trachies by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/27/02

Snow ! (Slush) Posted by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/27/02

Same Here by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/27/02
no snow here by Mario on 12/27/02

Trachy in Salt Lake Posted by Kenton on 12/27/02

that was me by Kirk on 12/31/02

Strange agave....or aloe...or yucca??? Posted by Delany on 12/26/02

just guessing by Steve Bismarck on 12/26/02
DITTO by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 12/26/02
That's a Pretty Good Guess!!! by Delany on 12/27/02

Nigel, are your bulbs creeping? Posted by Eric on 12/26/02

bulbs by Rob Stacewicz on 12/26/02
bulbs by Nigel Kembrey on 12/26/02
Mine Are by Kenton on 12/27/02

Merry Christmas to you all! Posted by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/25/02

Howdy by Roger Auman, Olympia on 12/25/02
Yes, PEACE, remember that word. by Eric on 12/26/02

Merry Christmas Posted by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/25/02

Re Merry Xmas by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/25/02
Merry Wet Christmas by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/25/02
surprisingly dry Christmas by Ian on 12/26/02
The weather is a changing. To very windy by Roger, Olympia on 12/26/02
No Wind, just rain here by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/26/02
trees with leaves by Steve in Portland z8b on 12/26/02
Tibouchinas still in bloom by Steve in Brookings on 12/28/02

Already anticipating Spring.... Posted by Eric on 12/25/02

Spring by Marc Vissers (Belgium - zone 8a) on 12/25/02
xmas weather by Nigel kembrey on 12/25/02
That's amazing Nigel. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/25/02
In contrast by Barrie in Lantzville on 12/25/02
If we get the cold done now by Eric on 12/26/02

agave Posted by steve on 12/25/02

Phormium is everywhere in Victoria. Posted by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/25/02

I agree by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/25/02
Yes indeed by Gary Shearman (Victoria) on 12/25/02

Snow for Christmas? Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/25/02

Lantzville / Nanaimo by Barrie in Lantzville on 12/25/02
Snow in The Dalles by Eric on 12/25/02
No snow in Maple Valley by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/25/02

Link Posted by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/24/02

Sea Surface Temperatures Posted by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/24/02

See Above Post by Barrie in Lantzville on 12/24/02

Hardy Gesneriads Posted by Rob Wagner on 12/24/02

Hardy gesneriads by Roger, Olymia on 12/24/02
Mitraea by Ian on 12/24/02
Hardy Gesneriads by Steve, N.J.,7-A on 12/25/02
Expanding the pallette by Steve in Brookings on 12/25/02
Sinningia tubiflora by Steve, N.J.,7-A on 12/25/02

Chorisa Speciosa (Floss silk tree) Posted by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/24/02

Tried one in '92 by Steve in Portland z8b on 12/24/02
I'm going to try by Steve in Brookings on 12/25/02
Chorisis by Steve in Portland z8b on 12/26/02

An AMAZING Agave web site Posted by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/24/02

agaves in the UK by Nigel kembrey on 12/24/02
Agave site by Rob Stacewicz -UK on 12/24/02

Radermachera sinense Posted by Steve in Portland z8b on 12/23/02

Under an eve by Barrie in Lantzville on 12/23/02
Radermachera sinica by Steve in Portland z8b on 12/26/02

Unidentified Palm Seeds Posted by Delany on 12/23/02

palm seed by Nigel Kembrey on 12/23/02
Syagrus romanzoffiana by Barrie in Lantzville on 12/23/02
THANKS!!! :) by Delany on 12/24/02

Exotic Ericaceae Posted by Rob Wagner on 12/22/02

re: ericaceae by george in bandon,oregon on 12/22/02
re: by Steve in Brookings, OR on 12/22/02
Vireyas etc by Rob Wagner on 12/23/02
FYI by Steve in Portland 8b on 12/23/02
Continuing discussion by Rob Wagner on 12/24/02

A neat website for climbers! Posted by Carl McIntosh on 12/22/02

Thanks, Carl by Steve in Brookings on 12/22/02
Bomareas by Ian on 12/24/02

Inorganic media for palm seed germination Posted by Steve in Brookings on 12/22/02

Merry Christmas! Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/21/02

And happy "turn-around day"! by Steve in Brookings on 12/21/02
The winter solstice by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/21/02
Coldest month ahead by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/22/02
Sunny and cool by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/22/02
Frost by Las Vegas Martin on 12/22/02
There is a lag. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/22/02
weather by Nigel kembrey on 12/23/02
A usefull website for sun watchers. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/23/02
Solstice but, mowed my lawn this morning by Brian, Tofino, BC on 12/23/02
lawn by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/24/02
no mowage here by Ian on 12/24/02
Temperature Crests/Troughs by Eric on 12/25/02

Euc. off highway Posted by Carl on 12/21/02

Big euc. by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/21/02
get some capsules/buds by Ian on 12/21/02
Seed collection by Barrie in Lantzville on 12/22/02
The Tallest by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/22/02
huh by Carl on 12/22/02
Euc. by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/22/02

Overplanting Posted by Barrie in Lantzville on 12/21/02

I agree...sort of by Steve in Brookings on 12/21/02
I agree, I'm grappling with that now. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/21/02
only sort of a problem.... by Ian on 12/21/02
One cure... by Rob Wagner on 12/21/02
I,m Guilty! by Carl McIntosh on 12/21/02
I love the Jungle look! by Roger, Olympia on 12/21/02
I,m with Roger by Nigel kembrey on 12/21/02
The Subtropical Garden by Steve in Brookings on 12/21/02
Density... by Jay in Shelton on 12/22/02
Stuffed! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/23/02
The nice thing about palms... by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/25/02

Hardy majesty palms? Posted by Carl McIntosh on 12/20/02

Majesty Palm by Bruce in Portland on 12/21/02
Raveneas by Steve in Brookings on 12/21/02
Ravenea rivulars in Auckland by Ian on 12/21/02
Ian, there you are! by Carl McIntosh on 12/21/02
Auckland by Steve in Brookings on 12/21/02
no idea Carl by Ian on 12/21/02

The Best Cold Hardy Citrus? So far.... Posted by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/20/02

i have a few hardy citrus growing by Parker on 12/21/02
oh yeah by Parker on 12/21/02
World Wide Plants has them by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/21/02
Oops, I forgot to put in the link by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/21/02
Try US119 by Randy z7b on 12/24/02
US 119 = Snowsweet by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/27/02
Citrus mitis by Ichiro_sasaki on 1/28/03

Root bounding Eucalyptus as a tool Posted by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/20/02

I wouldn't bet on it by Ian on 12/20/02
Interesting by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/20/02
not untangling roots = bad by Ian on 12/20/02
Eucs. on the rock by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/20/02
Roots by Chuck Fulton on 12/20/02
Thanks for all the input. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/20/02

Good use for native trees Posted by Ian on 12/20/02

What nice group of pictures! by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/20/02
thanks for sharing. by Roger, Olympia on 12/20/02
Tropical Teepee by Eric in W. Seattle on 12/20/02
thought of that, but... by Ian on 12/21/02

Jujubes (Zizyphus jujuba) opinions? Posted by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/20/02

Jujubes! (aka Chinese Dates) by Rob Wagner on 12/20/02
needs heat by Steve in Brookings on 12/20/02
Useless here by Joe, Salt spring Island on 12/20/02
I do have a warner micro-climate by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/20/02
In Salem? by Steve in Portland z8b on 12/20/02
Better fruit by Rob Wagner on 12/20/02
Another one... by Rob Wagner on 12/20/02
I've considered most of those. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/20/02
Paw Paws by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/20/02

Baja Bound Posted by Las Vegas Martin on 12/19/02

Baja Info by Greg in ventura CA on 12/20/02
Just curious... by Eric on 12/21/02
Just curious... by Eric on 12/21/02
Mulege by Las Vegas Martin on 12/21/02
San Ignacio is 532 miles from San Diego by Las Vegas Martin on 12/21/02
Catavina by Greg on 12/22/02

December Pics of 2002 Posted by Roger Auman, Olympia 8b on 12/19/02

great pics by Steve in Portland z8b on 12/20/02
Yes I did. by Roger Auman on 12/20/02
Great pics...some questions by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/20/02
Agave? by Steve in Portland z8b on 12/20/02
Answers to questions. by Roger, Olympia on 12/20/02
That' great Roger. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/20/02
superb pics by Nigel kembrey on 12/20/02
More answers. by Roger, Olympia on 12/20/02
To Jeff by Roger,Olympia on 12/20/02
Butiagrus by Nigel Kembrey on 12/21/02
For Roger by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/22/02

A Trip to India... (Part 7) Posted by Matt in West Seattle on 12/19/02

blue bamboo by Steve in Brookings, OR on 12/19/02
Ah... Blue Bamboo by Matt in West Seattle on 12/20/02
could also be.... by Ian on 12/20/02
bamboo by Steve in Brookings on 12/20/02
Not Himalayan, but... by Rob Wagner on 12/20/02
chusqueas, wish list glut by Steve in Brookings on 12/21/02
Chusqueas by Ian on 12/21/02
Gigantea by Rob Wagner on 12/21/02
land by Steve in Brookings on 12/21/02
land by Ian on 12/21/02
Garden endowments by Steve in Brookings on 12/22/02
exactly by Ian on 12/22/02

Pics anyone? Posted by Roger Auman on 12/19/02

try this site. by San francisco Man on 12/19/02

2nd warmest year on earth! Posted by Jim Parsons on 12/18/02

Jim, did you move yet? by Bruce in Portland on 12/20/02
The Banana grove and Butia by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/20/02

Keith received 5000+ seeds again this year. Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC z8b on 12/18/02

Eucalyptus anyone? Posted by Carl McIntosh on 12/18/02

where are you? by Steve in Portland z8b on 12/18/02
Try this Web Site Carl. by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/18/02
My Short List of Eucs by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/18/02
How abuot E. dalrympleana by Ian on 12/18/02
Thanks, I'm in Powell River BC by Carl McIntosh on 12/18/02
Hardy and Fastest. by Roger Olympia on 12/18/02
Eucalyptus globulus?????? by George on 12/18/02
E. globulus by Steve in Portland z8b on 12/18/02
Eucalyptus requirements by Kiril, Bulgaria z7a/8a on 12/18/02
Eucs in alkaline soils by Steve in Portland z8b on 12/19/02
Fast growth by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/19/02
Eucalyptus by Vito, North Vancouver on 12/19/02
Big & hardy Eucs by Rob Wagner on 12/19/02
delegatensis by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/20/02
E. delegatensis and E. globulus by Ian on 12/20/02
Globulus on Salt Spring by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/20/02
E. delegatensis by Rob Wagner on 12/20/02

Big Euc. comes down Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/18/02

Euc's poor stability by Rob Wagner on 12/18/02
The physics of heading back by Steve in Brookings on 12/18/02
Only one tree in the grove? by Barrie in Lantzville on 12/18/02
Big Euc. by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/19/02
Thanks for the info by Roger, Olympia on 12/19/02
Gunnera by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/20/02

WANTED: Cyathea Medullaris Posted by Carl McIntosh on 12/17/02

hard to find by Steve in Brookings on 12/17/02
Thanks for the info! by Carl McIntosh on 12/17/02

Date Palms Posted by Delany on 12/17/02

I've germinated date palms by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/17/02
My experiences with Phoenix dactylifera by Barrie in Lantzville on 12/17/02
Phoenix dactylifera germination by Steve in Portland z8b on 12/17/02
dates by Las Vegas Martin on 12/17/02
Total Success by Kenton on 12/18/02
Brown Thumb by Delany on 12/18/02
Store bought dates by Barrie in Lantzville on 12/18/02
fresh dates! by Gary Shearman (Victoria) on 12/19/02

Parajubaea torallyi var. torallyi update... Posted by Jay in Shelton on 12/17/02

Most significant Torallyi hardiness info by Nigel Kembrey on 12/17/02
P. torralyi and Ceroxylon by Ian on 12/17/02
My C. indivisa OK so far. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/18/02

Joe: Victoria’s largest concentration of over 100 palm trees on Welch rd Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC on 12/17/02

Interesting by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/17/02

What type of Trachycarpus is this? Posted by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/17/02

Here is the photo. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/17/02
Takil by Reg,West Coast Vancouver Island on 12/17/02
I agree, it does look like a T. takil by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/17/02
Good ole fortunei by Barrie in Lantzville on 12/17/02
What it is? by roger Olympia on 12/17/02
Takil traits by Nigel Kembrey on 12/17/02
Growth explosion in T. takil by Barrie in Lantzville on 12/18/02

Jeff: The large Victoria Washie is on Curteis rd Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC z8b on 12/17/02

Thyanks Denis. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/18/02

Eucalyptus camphora down & Euc notes Posted by Steve in Portland z8b on 12/16/02

Magnolia by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/16/02
vashon's leaning eucs by Eric in W. Seattle on 12/17/02

Jubaea Chilensis Posted by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 12/16/02

One whose root ball fills a 5-gal. can by Steve in Brookings on 12/16/02
Big jubaeas by Nigel Kembrey on 12/16/02
Jubaea - Blue & Green forms by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/16/02
Vito, one just sold for $6000.00 U.S. by Jay in Shelton on 12/17/02

Vancouver Sun article Posted by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/15/02

Swiss palms by Nigel Kembrey on 12/15/02
Lugano's balminess overexaggerated by Eric on 12/16/02
Oh, one more thing... by Eric on 12/16/02
lake area by Nigel kembrey on 12/16/02
Sounds good to me! by Rob Wagner on 12/17/02
Living in the tropics... by Marc from Delta on 12/18/02

A Trip to India... (Part 6) Posted by Matt in West Seattle on 12/15/02

Glad to see another installment by Steve in Brookings on 12/15/02
Himalayan flora not too incompatible by Rob Wagner on 12/16/02
Himalayan wish list by Rob Wagner on 12/16/02
Great series and notes on Agapetes sp by Steve in Portland z8b on 12/16/02
Agapetes by Rob Wagner on 12/16/02
no problem Rob by Steve in Portland z8b on 12/16/02
Rob - rhodies by Steve in Brookings on 12/17/02
Collector's items... by Rob Wagner on 12/17/02
Nice collection by Steve in Brookings on 12/18/02

Strange weather In Tri-cities Posted by J.Harris on 12/15/02

That sound wonderful right now. by Roger, Olympia on 12/15/02
Eugene was low 60's by Eric on 12/16/02

Jubaea run today! Posted by Carl McIntosh on 12/15/02

A public thanks to Carl. by Barrie in Lantzville on 12/15/02
The Jubaeas specs by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/15/02
They look like Crap.... by Roger, Olympia wa 8b on 12/15/02
Thanks guys! by Carl McIntosh on 12/16/02
$?$?$?$? by Matt in West Seattle on 12/16/02
$?$?$?$? by Matt in West Seattle on 12/16/02
Carl... by Jay in Shelton on 12/16/02
Hey Jay! by Carl McIntosh on 12/17/02
chusquea? by Andrew Newmann on 12/18/02

Trithrinax acanthocoma Posted by Harold on 12/14/02

Trithrinax in Britain by Nigel Kembrey on 12/15/02
Worth a try. by Roger, Olympia on 12/15/02
One more plant by Roger, Olympia on 12/15/02
Trithrinax campestris & Phoenix r.... by Steve in Portland z8b on 12/16/02
Trithrinax Campestris by Nigel Kembrey on 12/16/02
Trithrinax by Rob Stacewicz - UK on 12/16/02
Trithrinax by Rob Stacewicz - UK on 12/16/02
Trithrinax by Rob Stacewicz - UK on 12/16/02
Trithrinax by Rob Stacewicz - UK on 12/16/02
Aaaargh by Rob Stacewicz - UK on 12/16/02
for rob by Nigel kembrey on 12/16/02
I am that brummy by paul on 12/29/02

US Ice Storm Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC z8b on 12/14/02

Hi Denis by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/15/02

Hardy Hibiscus Seed Germination Posted by Roger on 12/14/02

hibiscus germination by Steve in Brookings, OR on 12/14/02

Water conservation products Posted by Rob Wagner on 12/14/02

Phormium 'Wildwood' Posted by Jay in Shelton on 12/13/02

Never heard of it...until now by Steve in Brookings on 12/13/02
found it by Steve in Brookings on 12/13/02
A few new black foliage and flowers. by Roger, Olympia on 12/13/02
black is beautiful by Steve in Brookings on 12/13/02
More black-foliage plants by Rob Wagner on 12/14/02
Black Phormiums by Leslie Crawford on 2/19/03
more black plants by Leslie Crawford on 2/19/03

Purple! Posted by Rob Wagner on 12/13/02

Deep Purple by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/13/02
Tradescantia pallida by Steve in Portland z8b on 12/13/02
off topic to Rob by Roger on 12/14/02
Roger, look 6 topics down by Rob Wagner on 12/14/02

Cycads, anyone? Posted by Lori on 12/12/02

Try this. by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/12/02
Ray Leach Cone-tainers, etc. by Steve in Brookings on 12/12/02
Lori... by Jay in Shelton on 12/12/02
Lori, McConkey and OBC by Jay in Shelton on 12/12/02
how about these? anyone have them? by Roger, Olympia on 12/15/02
Dioon edule by Steve in Brookings on 12/15/02
seed sources? by Lori on 12/15/02
seeds by Steve in Brookings on 12/16/02
Cycas Revulota!!! by ichiro_sasaki on 1/29/03

What about south-central France? Posted by Eric on 12/12/02

Lyon has got 46 F and overcast n/m by Robert on 12/12/02
Try this page instead by Robert again on 12/12/02

Musa itinerans Posted by Steve in Brookings on 12/12/02

RE: Musa Itinerans by Matt in West Seattle on 12/15/02

Carolina Jessamine Posted by Larry on 12/11/02

Carolina jessamine by Steve in Portland z8b on 12/11/02
To Steve by Roger, Olympia on 12/11/02
Musas by Steve in Portland z8b on 12/11/02
Warning on Gelsemium... by Rob Wagner on 12/12/02
Another dangerous one by Steve on 12/12/02
Thanks for the info by Larry on 12/12/02
Caroline Jesamine and other plants by Randy z7b on 12/12/02
Brugmansia (Steve's ?) by Rob Wagner on 12/12/02
Gelsemium fragrance by Steve in Brookings, OR on 12/12/02
Gelsemium by Steve, N.J.,7-A on 12/15/02

Seasons Greetings from The Land of Palms Posted by Delany on 12/11/02

Welcome Back by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/11/02
Delany Lady by Roger, Olympia on 12/12/02
Hi Delany! by Las Vegas Martin on 12/13/02
Today in LV reminds me of the PNW by Delany on 12/17/02
delany by roger Olympia on 12/17/02
delany by roger Olympia on 12/17/02

Hedychium germination Posted by Rob Wagner on 12/11/02

to Rob by Roger, Olympia on 12/12/02

Looking for T. wagnerianus Posted by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/11/02

Hey Andy by Randy z7b on 12/12/02
T Wags available by JHarris on 12/15/02

Chamaerops humilis??? Posted by Kenton on 12/11/02

Kenton... by Jay in Shelton on 12/11/02

T.Wags.vs T.Fortunies Posted by Nick z7 Md on 12/10/02

Only a couple of degrees by Randy z7b on 12/12/02
Cool Tropix T.Wag Data -7.6f by Nick z7 Md. on 12/13/02

New Trachy names? Posted by Roger, Olympia on 12/10/02

Names by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/10/02
My take by Rob Wagner on 12/11/02
Amazing name changes by Roger, Olympia on 12/11/02
Trachy Names by Nigel Kembrey on 12/11/02
Nana = dwarf by Rob on 12/11/02
system on the fritz... by Rob Wagner on 12/11/02
trachys by Nigel Kembrey on 12/11/02

Jubaeas en route to Canada etc Posted by Carl McIntosh on 12/10/02

Jubaea update by Carl McIntosh on 12/12/02
from where? by Andrew Newmann on 12/12/02
A public thanks to Carl. by Barrie in Lantzville on 12/14/02

The ultimate microclimate Posted by JHarris on 12/09/02

forgot phone # by Jharris on 12/09/02

High-altitude euterpes? Posted by Steve in Brookings on 12/09/02

Field Guide to Palms of the Americas... by Rob Wagner on 12/10/02
Geonoma? by Roger Olympia on 12/10/02
Rare in cultivation by Rob Wagner on 12/10/02
Geonoma by steve, las cruces/8a on 12/10/02
Geonoma by steve, las cruces/8a on 12/10/02
Geonoma by Roger, Olympia on 12/11/02

Sabal Mexicana Posted by Jim Parsons on 12/09/02

I tried one. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/09/02
4 seedlings in Olympia , WA by Tony, Olywa. on 12/11/02

A Trip to India... (Part 5) Posted by Matt in West Seattle on 12/08/02

re: India trip by Cindy on 12/10/02
re: India trip by Cindy on 12/10/02
Pandanus furcatus by Steve in Brookings on 12/10/02
Pandanus by Rob Wagner on 12/12/02

New Musa question Posted by Francois on 12/08/02

Musa basjoo protection by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/09/02
Follow-up by Barrie in Lantzville on 12/09/02

Mild Weather Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/08/02

Hedychium observations, ensete Posted by Steve in Brookings, OR on 12/07/02

Similar, albeit cooler. by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/08/02
Same here by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 12/08/02
Zone 17 short days by Axel on 12/08/02
Have you tried H. gardnerianum 'Tara'? by Rob Wagner on 12/09/02
Performs well here too by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/09/02
Hedychium, full sun or part shade? by Dave in FedWay on 12/09/02
No 'Tara" yet by Steve in Brookings, OR on 12/09/02
Wet sun by Rob Wagner on 12/09/02
Ditto by Barrie in Lantzville on 12/10/02
Thanks Rob and Barrie by Dave in FedWay on 12/10/02
Shade tolerance... by Rob Wagner on 12/10/02

Butia yatay Posted by Roger, Olympia on 12/07/02

Green Butias by Nigel Kembrey on 12/08/02
Nigel..... by Roger, Olympia on 12/08/02
Butia yatay by Steve in Portland z8b on 12/09/02

Thanks Joe. Posted by Barrie in Lantzville on 12/07/02

Great by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/08/02

A Trip to India... (Part 4) Posted by Matt in West Seattle on 12/07/02

Kythera Theophrasti and December Shock Posted by Bob on 12/07/02

Phoenix zeylanica? Posted by Jay in Shelton on 12/07/02

From Sri Lanka (Ceylon) by Phoenix zeylanica on 12/09/02

trachy in snow yesterday....... Posted by Dave in NJ zone6b on 12/06/02

Warm up soon by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 12/07/02

growth-bananas Posted by harold m on 12/06/02

Cultural practices? by Rob Wagner on 12/06/02
Musa cultural tips by Peter in Portland on 12/06/02
thanks by Harold on 12/07/02

A Trip to India... (Part 3) Posted by Matt in West Seattle on 12/06/02

Good post by Rob Wagner on 12/06/02
RE: Good post by Matt in West Seattle on 12/06/02
My collection by Rob Wagner on 12/06/02

A Trip to India... Part 2 Posted by Matt in West Seattle on 12/05/02

Excellent by joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/05/02

Article that scientifically questions global warming. Posted by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/05/02

Sure. by Marc from Delta on 12/05/02
I agree by Eric on 12/05/02
Is David Suzuki biased? by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/05/02
Sustainable Economics by Eric on 12/05/02
Thats not the point!! by ichiro_sasaki Z9a on 2/04/03

Phoenix canariensis seedlings Posted by Kenton on 12/04/02

pics by Roger Auman on 12/19/02
pics on page by Roger Auman on 12/19/02
test by roger auaman on 12/19/02

Question about Sabal bermundana Posted by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/04/02

Jeff... by Jay in Shelton on 12/05/02
Thanks Jay by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/05/02
Sabal Fable by Roger, Olympia on 12/05/02
Jeff... by Jay in Shelton on 12/05/02
Questions for Jay. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/05/02
Jeff... by Jay in Shelton on 12/06/02

A Trip to India... (Part 1?) Posted by Matt in West Seattle on 12/04/02

Tomatoes in December anyone? Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/04/02

Winter starts friday in the UK by Nigel Kembrey on 12/04/02
I hope you fair well Nigel. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/04/02
Perennial tomatoes? by Steve in Brookings, OR on 12/05/02
Not likely :) by Axel on 12/05/02
Lycopersicon hirsutum by Rob Wagner on 12/05/02

Takil survives trek Posted by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 12/03/02

Should be fine indoors by Bruce in Portland on 12/03/02
survival of the fittest by Keith on 12/03/02
If your palms were sent bare root... by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/04/02
Takils by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/04/02
Takil colour by Nigel Kembrey on 12/04/02
2 things to try by Nick z7 Md. on 12/04/02
Thanks for the suggestions..... by Keith on 12/04/02
Sick takils - hope they don't Flatline by Randy z7b on 12/09/02

Saltspring article Posted by Barrie in Lantzville on 12/03/02

It is true by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/04/02

Andy, email again Posted by Andy... on 12/03/02

Andy... by Jay in Shelton on 12/03/02
Jay, here it is. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 12/05/02

Camelia in bloom Posted by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/02/02

Depends on species by Steve in Brookings on 12/02/02
Lots blooming here by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/03/02
Fall-blooming Camellias by Rob Wagner on 12/03/02

13' to 15' Trachy in Salt Lake City, Utah Posted by Kirk on 12/02/02

I knew of one also by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/03/02
let me know of any info by Kirk on 12/03/02

where to buy Phoenix Canariensis in Seattle? Posted by Jim Dawson on 12/02/02

pc by jharris on 12/03/02

Jim in Benton City.... Posted by Kenton on 12/01/02

Spear pulled out... Posted by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/01/02

spear pulled out by nick z7 Md on 12/02/02
Survivability test by Steve in Brookings, OR on 12/02/02
Not sure Steve. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/03/02
how about -10C by Ian on 12/03/02
Parajubaea - how to grow by Axel on 12/03/02

November precip. Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/01/02

Joe, Jeff: Visiting Foggy Seattle Z8 Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC on 12/01/02

Spotted a C Indivisa downtown by Denis -oops I should say in Seattle, WA on 12/01/02
Thanks Denis. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/01/02
No Fog Here by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/01/02
Seattle fog today by Bill, Seattle, 8b on 12/01/02
Likewise in Lantzville by Barrie in Lantzville on 12/02/02
Visited Freemont by Randy z7b on 12/02/02
to Randy by Roger, Olympia on 12/03/02
SOmetimes yes sometimes no by Randy z7b Chester/PA and Rehoboth Beach, DE on 12/07/02

Central Oregon Palms? Posted by Chris on 11/30/02

re:central oregon palms by georgeinbandon,oregon on 11/30/02

Trachycarpus princeps germination! Posted by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/29/02

Give us more detail, please by Jeff zone 8 N.C on 11/30/02
princeps seeds by Nigel Kembrey on 11/30/02
Variegated Tracy by Jeff zone 8 N.C on 11/30/02
Another Question for Barrie by Jeff zone 8 N.C on 11/30/02
Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/01/02
Germination details. by Barrie in Lantzville on 12/02/02
Thanks by Jeff zone 8 N.C on 12/02/02
Advice for Jeff in N.C. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/02/02
I learn something new everyday. by Jeff zone 8 N.C on 12/03/02
Fungus gnats are still a threat... by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 12/04/02
Variegated Trachy Photos by Gary, New Bern, NC, z8a on 12/05/02
Another Variegated Trachy by Gary, New Bern, NC, z8a on 12/05/02
Nice! by Jeff zone 8 N.C on 12/05/02
WOW!!! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 12/07/02
Will do Joe by Gary, New Bern, NC, z8a on 12/07/02
I'm skeptical of seed-sown variegation by Steve in Brookings, OR on 12/12/02
Varigated :Genetic or nutrient based? by Carl McIntosh on 12/12/02

I visited the Victoria P Canariensis on Mary St. Posted by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 11/29/02

Oh yeah! by Mike in Victoria on 11/30/02

Canna Blooms Posted by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 11/29/02

Hibiscus still blooming by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/30/02
My Cannas are also about to bloom by Brian - Tofino, BC on 12/01/02

Happy Thanksgiving Posted by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/29/02

Thanks Barrie by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/29/02
Canada and US Thanksgiving... by Marc from Delta on 11/29/02
Thanksgiving history by Roger, Olympia on 11/29/02
Probably was October by Rob Wagner on 11/29/02
Correction. by Roger Olympia on 11/29/02
Interesting thanksgiving stroy by Roger, Olympia on 11/29/02
Canadian Thanksgivivng by Bruce - Southern Ontario on 11/30/02

Fertilizing in a greenhouse during the winter Posted by Bruce in Portland on 11/28/02

I fertilize selectively. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/28/02
BS by Ryan Johnson on 11/28/02
Light fertilizer by Jeff zone 8 N.C on 11/28/02
No BS here. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/28/02

Thermal trough foils vacation plans Posted by Steve in Brookings on 11/27/02

Mild here also, but... by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/28/02
Balmy by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 11/28/02
A trip home to a cold pool inversion by Eric on 11/29/02
Forecast by Chuck Fulton on 11/29/02
Sunny and nice in Portland too by Steve in Portland z8b on 11/29/02
Plants are doing good here also. by Roger Olympia on 11/29/02

"Snow shows western Canada's warming" Posted by Gary Shearman on 11/27/02

Climate threat to English gardens by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 11/28/02
ice age theory by Larry, Vancouver on 11/28/02
But... by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 11/28/02
Nanook of the North by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 11/29/02
Sensibility by Eric on 11/29/02
re: But by François on 12/09/02

Dry October and continues in Nov Posted by Steve in Portland z8b on 11/27/02

Seeds to share Posted by Rob Wagner on 11/27/02

re seed offer by Larry Hudson on 11/27/02
re: seed offer by Keith on 11/27/02
re:seed offer by Dave in FedWay on 11/27/02
Send mailing addresses by Rob Wagner on 11/27/02
If you have any left. by Roger Olympia on 11/27/02
Roger... by Rob Wagner on 11/28/02
Rob, thanks! by Roger Olympia on 11/28/02
H. sicatum seeds by Peter Eastman in Portland on 12/07/02

European vs. PNW Climate - Part 2 Posted by Eric on 11/27/02

Controlled Burning of a Trachy Trunk Posted by Mark on 11/26/02

burned trunks by Nigel Kembrey on 11/26/02
why burn the fibers? by Steve in Portland z8b on 11/26/02
Short cuts by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/26/02
Fire in Portland by Steve in Portland z8b on 11/26/02
Bikini Wax 'Em by Eric in W. Seattle on 11/27/02
Quick, call the fire department! by Bruce in Portland on 11/27/02
Yes, Bruce by Steve in Portland z8b on 11/27/02

protection for P. canariensis Posted by Larrick on 11/26/02

No protection by Mike in Victoria on 11/26/02
What's the hardiest? by Marc from Delta on 11/26/02
My observations. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 11/26/02
Phoenix species by Nigel kembrey on 11/26/02
Phoeniix on the Rock by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/27/02

Anyone in seattle want a 2 gal takil? Posted by Randy z7b on 11/25/02

Heheheh by Kenton on 11/25/02
Waggin back east by Nick z7 md. on 11/30/02

Tibouchina Posted by Kenton on 11/25/02

Tibouchina urvilleana by Steve in Portland on 11/25/02
Still in bloom! by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 11/25/02
Tibouchina surprise by Blake/ N.Vanc. on 11/26/02

Seattle Gardens Posted by Alain Lucier, Seattle on 11/25/02

Will be stopping by by Randy z7b on 11/26/02
Questions for Alain. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 11/26/02

I need another Eucalyptus. Posted by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/24/02

Andy... by Jay in Shelton on 11/24/02
re: eucs by george in bandon,oregon on 11/24/02
When to plant by Eric in W. Seattle on 11/25/02
What I'm looking for by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/25/02
E. coccifera would be a nice contrast... by Jay in Shelton on 11/25/02
Steamboat Island have E. coccifera? by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/25/02

Growing Sabals in PNW Posted by Larrick on 11/24/02

I have sprouts by Kenton on 11/24/02
Sabal's... by Jay in Shelton on 11/24/02
Larrick... by Jay in Shelton on 11/24/02
Sabal Seedliings by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 11/25/02
Barrie... by Jay in Shelton on 11/25/02
Thanks Jay by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/25/02

Germinating Aloe... Posted by Jay in Shelton on 11/24/02

easy by David on 12/21/02

Plants for sale Posted by Chad- Wilsonville,OR on 11/24/02

I would like a Phoenix Canariensis by Kenton on 11/24/02
I'll take a Phoenix Canariensis or two. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/25/02
Andy, by Chad- Wilsonville,OR on 11/26/02
It will be after Thanksgiving. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/26/02
Andy by Peter in Portland on 12/07/02

Lots of Palms here Posted by Joe, Cloverdale zone 8a on 11/24/02

where are you by shawn on 11/25/02
I don't think so! by Eric on 11/25/02
Cloverdale by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/25/02
Frost by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/26/02
Mainland by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/26/02

Never Give Up! Posted by Jack in Portland on 11/24/02

variances in Seattle’s microclimates Posted by jb-seattle 7b? or 9a? on 11/23/02

Tangelo for the taking Posted by Kenton on 11/22/02

I'll be over to pick it up. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/22/02
Its been spoken for :-) by Kenton on 11/22/02

Climate -- Europe vs. Northwest Posted by Eric on 11/22/02

What I know by Rob Wagner on 11/22/02
I mpressed with Rob!!!! by Nigel kembrey on 11/22/02
Rob's Brilliance by Eric in W. Seattle on 11/23/02
I've always been impressed with Rob by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/23/02
European climate by Marc Vissers (Belgium) on 11/24/02

Any gardens I can visit in Seattle for Thanksgiving? Posted by Randy z7b Delaware on 11/22/02

Nothing to look at, but... by Rob Wagner on 11/22/02
PS by Rob Wagner on 11/22/02
Go to Rob's place. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/23/02

Seattle Palm Pic's Posted by Alain Lucier on 11/22/02

Your Garden by Eric in W. Seattle on 11/22/02
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!!! by Kenton on 11/22/02
Chamaerops humilis by Kenton on 11/22/02
Absolutely Awesome! by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 11/22/02
Very Nice!!! by Nate Ut z6b on 11/22/02
This is a open yard by Alain Lucier on 11/22/02
Very impressive! Question:Brahea Armata? by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/22/02
Brahea Armata by Alain Lucier on 11/22/02
Armata by Nigel kembrey on 11/22/02
Awesome Palm Garden by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/23/02
DSL, here I come. by Jack in Portland on 11/24/02
A Must See!! by Mike-Seattle on 11/25/02

Washingtonia filifera Posted by Larrick in Blaine on 11/22/02

Flowerworld in Snohomish by Kenton on 11/22/02
Watch out for Robustas by Eric on 11/22/02
easy way to tell them apart by Steve in Portland z8b on 11/22/02
Flowerworld by Larrick on 11/22/02
Flower world by Mike-Seattle on 11/24/02
Filiferas by JHarris on 11/26/02

Denis S., please read your email. Posted by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 11/21/02

Got your msg. Setting sail for Seattle. by Denis -Victoria, BC z8b A big thanks to all the guys who gave me info on Seattle! on 11/22/02

Trachy skinning help! Posted by Parker (Seattle) on 11/20/02

skinning by Nigel Kembrey on 11/20/02
OK, I think I finished now by Parker (Seattle) on 11/20/02
Cool looking! by Roger, Olympia on 11/20/02
That looks cool by Tim (Portland) on 11/20/02
Thats better!!!!! by Nigel kembrey on 11/21/02
Roger, my plan by Parker (Seattle) on 11/21/02
how about takil? by John on 11/21/02
Great look. by Roger, Olympia on 11/21/02
trachycarpus nakedensis by Nigel kembrey on 11/21/02
Can't find fleece... will burlap do? by Parker on 11/21/02
burlap by Nigel kembrey on 11/21/02
Shaving vs. hardiness by Eric in W. Seattle on 11/22/02
Skinned Palms in LA? by Jack in Oregon on 11/22/02
Wet burlap & fugus by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/22/02
fungus by Nigel Kembrey on 11/22/02
Fire by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 11/22/02
fire hazards by Nigel Kembrey on 11/22/02

Looking for Loquat Posted by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/20/02

I didn't get mine locally by Ian on 11/20/02
I got one from 'Sky Nursery' by Parker (Seattle) on 11/20/02
Can you wait till spring. by Roger, Olympia on 11/20/02
Colvos creek by brent in seattle on 11/21/02
Andy, I have one in a 7gallon... by Jay in Shelton on 11/21/02
Jay, I'm interested. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/21/02

Mild Weather Posted by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/20/02

Fogs working in our favor by Eric on 11/20/02
a virtual cloudforest in Olympia by Ian on 11/20/02
Mild again by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/20/02
Foggy, sunny, foggy all day long. by Roger, Olympia on 11/20/02
Heatwave by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 11/20/02
Hot in S. Cali by Roger, Olympia on 11/21/02
mild evenings by Steve in Brookings on 11/21/02
warm in canada too by michael on 11/21/02
Island temp by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/21/02
T-shirt warm in Maple Valley. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/21/02
No, the 19th & 20th of Nov. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/21/02
Cascade foothills.... by Ian on 11/21/02
Very Mild, but..... by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/22/02
Experts say... by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/22/02
that sounds like all our winters by Ian on 11/23/02

Anyone know where to buy large t. latisectus? Posted by Parker (Seattle) on 11/20/02

Try Bambu-U by Sam on 11/20/02

Anybody have Phoenix dactylifera 'Medjool'? Posted by Jay in Shelton on 11/20/02

I do by Jay, Vancouver, 8b on 11/20/02
4 years ! by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/21/02
Dates by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/22/02
I gave it to my grandma by Jay, Vancouver, 8b on 11/22/02
Phoenix dactylifera by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/22/02
Excellent by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/23/02
For you Joe, a special price by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 11/25/02
Thanks Barrie by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/27/02

E. pulverulenta? Posted by Jay in Shelton on 11/19/02

how many do you want? by Ian on 11/19/02
Thanks Ian... by Jay in Shelton on 11/20/02

T. nanus available in Seattle? Posted by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 11/19/02

Trachycarpus nanus by Steve, N.J.,7-A on 11/20/02
Bambu-u also has T. nanus by Ian on 11/20/02

Fertilizing in Winter??? Posted by Kenton on 11/19/02

Wait until Spring by Steve in Brookings on 11/19/02
Will keep in mind by Eric on 11/19/02

Anybody grow Trachycarpus nanus? Posted by Steve in Brookings on 11/18/02

T. nanus by Ian on 11/19/02
T. nanus, more info by Ian on 11/20/02

San Diego Nurseries Posted by Brent in Seattle on 11/18/02

Wilken's Palm Nurery by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/18/02
South Coast Palms by Ian on 11/18/02
Lucky you! by Steve in Brookings, OR on 11/18/02
Where on Earth by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 11/19/02
thanks by Brent in Seattle on 11/20/02

Brahea Armata Posted by Carl McIntosh on 11/18/02

Worthy by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/18/02
That's great news! by Carl McIntosh on 11/18/02
So far so good. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/18/02
slow but okay so far by Steve in Portland z8b on 11/18/02
NO real cold to put them to the test. by roger, olympia on 11/18/02
Brahea by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/19/02
Brahea edulis by Steve in Portland z8b on 11/19/02
Braheas by Tim (Portland) on 11/20/02

plants of note that were and were not damaged in our late Oct. freeze Posted by Ian on 11/18/02

My stuff... by Kenton on 11/18/02
All O.K. by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/18/02
frost damage by Steve in Portland z8b on 11/18/02
Agave by Ian on 11/18/02
Agave angustifolius by Steve in Portland z8b on 11/18/02
Agave and Aloes by Roger, Olympia on 11/18/02
Cold damage by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 11/19/02
Agave weberi and treefern by Ian on 11/19/02
Steve in Portland... by Jay in Shelton on 11/19/02
More agave stuff by steve, lascruces/8a on 11/19/02
Cyathea cooperi hardiness by Steve in Brookings, OR on 11/19/02
Cyathea cooperi by Steve in Portland z8b on 11/19/02
No damage by Brian - Tofino on 11/19/02
Agave etc overwintering in pots by Steve in Portland z8b on 11/19/02
Agave Americana and freezing by Nigel Kembrey on 11/19/02
Agaves by Rob Wagner on 11/20/02
Agaves by Ian on 11/20/02
Cold Damage? by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/20/02
Oxalis, Kniphofia; Drought by Rob Wagner on 11/20/02
Anigozanthos by Steve in Portland z8b on 11/21/02
You are so right. by Roger, Olympia on 11/21/02
Anigozanthos inky death by Rob Wagner on 11/21/02
my Anigozanthos by Ian on 11/22/02
sounds promising then.... by Steve in Portland z8b on 11/22/02
Yachats by Rob Wagner on 11/22/02
hardy palms and tree ferns by Wayne Mitchell on 1/13/03
C. Australis by Rgoer, Olympia on 1/19/03

I want to buy Butia Capitata in the Seattle area Posted by Song on 11/18/02

Source of Takils Posted by Eric on 11/17/02

New book coming out in February Posted by Bruce in Portland on 11/17/02

Any Vancouver Wa. growers? by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 11/17/02
There are... by Jay in Shelton on 11/17/02
re: by Ian on 11/17/02
Vancouver, Wa by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 11/17/02
Seabeck by Ian on 11/18/02
Vancouver Palms by Todd in Vancouver, WA on 11/18/02
Hi Todd by Ian on 11/18/02
todd...you need to take pics of CIDP by John on 11/18/02
courtyards by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 11/18/02
Date Palms by Todd Vancouver, WA on 11/19/02
Hi Todd by Steve in Portland z8b on 11/19/02
Lived in Vanc WA 25yrs by Delany on 12/11/02
apologies by Delany on 12/11/02

Can you recommend a good palm care book Posted by Tony , Olywa. on 11/17/02

Here's a good website for palm care. by Bruce in Portland on 11/17/02

Livistonia Chinensis..does it have a chance? Posted by TONY, OLYWA. on 11/17/02

We'll see... by Bruce in Portland on 11/17/02
Three years by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/17/02
Livistona by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/17/02
Livistona Chinensis by Nigel Kembrey on 11/17/02
Please input your palms to fed govt data by Ichiro_sasaki on 12/16/02

I cant stress enough about pruning palms Posted by Kenton on 11/16/02

I Fully Agree by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/17/02
That Tropical Look by Jack in Portland on 11/18/02
My opinion why palms are severely pruned by Delany on 12/11/02

Anyone interested in 2-3gal Takils and Bulgarian Trachies? Posted by Randy z7b on 11/16/02

I do by Kenton on 11/16/02

Went out taking pictures this evening Posted by Tim (Portland) on 11/16/02

Here is the direct link. by Tim in Portland on 11/16/02
Great photos by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 11/17/02
Park Lawn by Tim (Portland) on 11/17/02
wow these are cool by John on 11/17/02
Protecting washis by Tim (Portland) on 11/17/02
17' date palm in Portland. by Bruce in Portland on 11/18/02

finally! Posted by Marc from Delta on 11/16/02

I too am a climate stats geek by Ian on 11/16/02
CD ROM by Marc from Delta on 11/17/02
In the land of ice & snow by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 11/17/02
Gulf Island data? by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/17/02
that's all the better by Ian on 11/17/02
Variety. by Marc from Delta on 11/17/02
Tsawwassen Beach by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/17/02
Stupid Me by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/17/02
Temps. by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/17/02
indulging in climate geekism by Ian on 11/18/02

Where to find great palm gardens in Seattle? Posted by Den -Victoria, BC on 11/16/02

seattle palms by Ian on 11/16/02
Bussiness Palms by Roger, Olympia on 11/17/02
Most palms private by Rob Wagner on 11/17/02
Seattle Palms by Bill on 11/17/02
Chamaerops by Ian on 11/17/02
Saw a large trachy by Parker (Seattle) on 11/19/02
I once heard... by Eric on 11/20/02

Joe & Brian: Unusual Weather Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC on 11/16/02

Oahu palms by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/16/02
Thunderstorm and weather by Brian, Tofino - 8b on 11/17/02

Please write out full names Posted by Kenton on 11/14/02

Will do! by Eric (Eug.) on 11/15/02
I always try too by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/16/02
There you go. by Roger, Olympia on 11/17/02

P. cocoides damaged at -3°C Posted by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 11/14/02

Thanks for the report by Ian on 11/14/02
Same in Santa Cruz by Steve in Brookings, OR on 11/14/02
cocoides by Nigel Kembrey on 11/14/02

New server for the Yucca and Desert plants forum Posted by Pamela Jackson , admin on 11/14/02

eastern Washington palms Posted by Ian on 11/13/02

another pic by Ian on 11/13/02
Metallic Palms by Eric in W. Seattle on 11/14/02
the grass is real. by Ian on 11/14/02
It doesn't say who made them by Ian on 11/22/02

How the winter forecast is arrived at. Posted by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 11/13/02

Indian in outer space. by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 11/13/02

Butia fruiting? Posted by Jay in Shelton on 11/13/02

My best guess.... by Kenton on 11/13/02
butias fruiting by Nigel kembrey on 11/13/02
Butia fruit HPI by michael on 11/13/02
Tasty fruit by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 11/15/02
Very Good Tasting! by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/15/02
Butia fruit ripen in the month of... by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 11/15/02
Pindo fruit in E. Wash by JHarris on 11/17/02
Did it ripen in Washington? by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 11/17/02
sure did by JHarris on 11/19/02

findings on hardy citrus... Posted by Jen in Shelton on 11/13/02

none very promising by Steve in Brookings on 11/13/02
Cistrus by Roger, Olympia on 11/13/02
Try these guys... by Kenton on 11/13/02
world wide plants is a good place by Parker on 11/19/02

Palms in Chilliwack Posted by Marvin on 11/13/02

Palms in Chilliwack by Craig Chilliwack B.C 7b/8a on 11/14/02

Palms from USA! Posted by Carl McIntosh on 11/12/02

Clarify for me.... by Kenton on 11/12/02
Check with USDA by Carl McIntosh on 11/13/02
No problem by Chuck Fulton on 11/15/02

the white list Posted by lit-drunk irishman on 11/12/02

here's the message by lit-drunk irishman on 11/12/02
OH DEAR,I Just ordered! by Carl McIntosh on 11/12/02
when it applies by Steve in Brookings, OR on 11/12/02
Silverhill by Ian on 11/12/02

That Sabal bermudana Posted by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/12/02

great... by Jay in Shelton on 11/13/02
S. bermudana by Roger, Olympia on 11/18/02

How expensive is PNWPEPS? Posted by Eric (Eug.) on 11/12/02

H.P.I. by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/12/02
I agree... by Jay in Shelton on 11/12/02
Personally... by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 11/12/02
clarification... by Jay in Shelton on 11/13/02
H.P.I. by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/13/02
A couple issues by Jay, Vancouver, 8b on 11/13/02
Jay Akerley... by Jay in Shelton on 11/14/02
I'm sorry to hear that. by Jay, Vancouver, 8b on 11/14/02
hpi by michael on 11/14/02
Jay Akerley... by Jay in Shelton on 11/14/02
Michael, I just e-mailed you... by Jay in Shelton on 11/14/02
geographical seperation by Ian on 11/14/02
H.P.I. by Vito, North Vancouver on 11/14/02
Water over the bridge. by Roger, Olympia on 11/14/02
PS: by Roger, Olympia on 11/14/02
The Centerfold picture... by Marc from Delta on 11/14/02
that falls short of my idealistic view by Ian on 11/14/02
I'm going to drag this on a bit. by Jay, Vancouver, 8b on 11/14/02
I agree, lets move on by Karen Cone on 11/15/02
I think you should stay Jay. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 11/15/02
Wrong Jay... by Bruce Cone in Portland on 11/15/02
H.P.I by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/15/02
Bruce and Jay... by Jay in Shelton on 11/15/02
How much money? by Roger, Olympia on 11/15/02
I'm correcting you by Jay Akerley on 11/15/02
Hmmm....so it was just a babe photo. by Roger, Olympia on 11/15/02
thanks... by Jay, Vancouver, 8b on 11/15/02
To Jay Higgins by Roger, Olympia on 11/15/02
Roger... by Jay in Shelton on 11/16/02
people in U.S. should start their own by john on 11/17/02
Interesting Idea. by Roger, Olympia on 11/17/02
OUT and out garbage by michael on 11/18/02
I stand corrected by Ian on 11/18/02
US membership by Jay, Vancouver, 8b on 11/18/02
Michael ..your so wrong by John on 11/18/02

How cold hardy is a ..... Posted by Dion Ohio Z6 on 11/12/02

There is one here by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/12/02
rostrata by ken z6 kelowna on 11/12/02

Message board was down--wonder why? Posted by Eric (Eug.) on 11/11/02

yes by Ian on 11/12/02
test by michael on 2/19/03

What's a Hostula? Posted by Eric in W. Seattle on 11/10/02

Hastula? by Rob Wagner on 11/10/02
Hastula Photo by Gary, New Bern, NC, z8a on 11/11/02

Climate profiles vs. hardiness zones Posted by Steve in Brookings, OR on 11/10/02

I agree! by Barry, Emerald Isle NC 8b on 11/10/02
green zone by Nigel kembrey on 11/11/02
Here's an idea by Eric (Eug.) on 11/11/02
Idea has merits by Rob Wagner on 11/12/02
Economics 101 by Eric on 11/12/02
Eric, Ian by Steve in Brookings on 11/12/02
Xeronema by Ian on 11/12/02
Good idea, but... by Eric on 11/13/02
complex because.... by Ian on 11/13/02
Trans Pacific by Steve in Brookings on 11/13/02
Trans PAcific by Ian on 11/13/02
thanks by Steve in Brookings on 11/14/02
Steve's zones by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 11/15/02

PNW Traveller Palms Posted by Carl McIntosh on 11/10/02

It's a zone 10 by Mike in Victoria on 11/10/02
I am foolish enough to try! by Carl McIntosh on 11/10/02
Tender by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 11/10/02
zone 11 by Steve in Brookings on 11/10/02
Florida Keys by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/11/02
fairly cool tolerant... by Ian on 11/11/02

new forum YUCCA and Desert Plants Only Posted by yuccacrazy on 11/10/02

Rain, rain, rain.... Posted by Eric on 11/10/02

Still Dry... by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/11/02
rainy enough in Olympia by Ian on 11/11/02
Winter isnt "here" quite yet by Eric on 11/11/02
Yup, It's winter by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/12/02
arctic blasts and winter by Ian on 11/12/02
Trying to define seasons is difficult by Eric on 11/13/02

Bismarckia Posted by Eric on 11/10/02

Juvenile phase coloration by Steve in Brookings, OR on 11/10/02
A young specimen by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 11/11/02
green form more cool tolerant by Ian on 11/11/02
Tricky, tricky, tricky by Eric on 11/11/02
I had one, but.... by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/12/02
What happened to the Cocos? by Eric on 11/12/02
I sure did by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/13/02
Let me guess... by Eric on 11/13/02
Lasted even longer by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/15/02

What's with Waggies? Posted by Eric on 11/10/02

They're all that! and FReAky! by Roger ,Olympia on 11/10/02
Cute or not by Nick z7 md. East Coast on 11/10/02
waggy v takils by Nigel Kembrey on 11/10/02
good for small spaces. by Ian on 11/11/02
Agreed, Ian. by Eric on 11/11/02
Resistance to the "yellows" by Steve in Brookings, OR on 11/12/02
yellowing by Nigel Kembrey on 11/12/02

Oh NO, my Bulgarians!!! Posted by Kenton on 11/10/02

Dry cold is no good obviously.... by Eric on 11/10/02
try wilt proof by nick z7 Md. on 11/10/02
reality check by Ian on 11/11/02
just a few words by Kiril, Bulgaria, zone 7a/8b on 11/12/02
kiril by Nick z7 Md on 11/13/02
Nick, by Kiril Bulgaria 7a/8b on 11/14/02

Vancouver Isl. voted #1 Posted by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/09/02

number 1 by Nigel Kembrey on 11/09/02

Nigel Kembrey: Takil and Waggie pics Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC on 11/09/02

pics by Nigel Kembrey on 11/09/02
Waggie photo? by Eric in W. Seattle on 11/10/02

closeout-less than wholesale... Posted by Jay in Shelton on 11/09/02

Jay, I'm interested. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/09/02
Andy... by Jay in Shelton on 11/10/02

Palm Trees of Canada website updated to over 165 pics. Posted by Denis -Vancouver Livistona Chinensis shown on 11/08/02

Curved Trachy in Victoria shown by Denis -Victoria, BC on 11/08/02
A Livistona Chinensis pic to add by ichiro_sasaki Z9a on 2/02/03

Is arrived!!!! My butia X Parajubaea Posted by Randy z7b Rehoboth Beach, DE on 11/08/02

ButiaXPara by Nigel Kembrey on 11/08/02

Seeds recieved, thanks Joe! Posted by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 11/08/02

Euc. seeds by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/09/02
Seed season by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, Ca-zone10a on 11/09/02
Sounds Good! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/09/02
Toyon by Chuck Fulton on 11/09/02
Chuck, Toyon seed. by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 11/09/02
Great by Chuck Fulton on 11/09/02
re: Chucks euc seeds by george in bandon,oregon on 11/09/02
some comments/questions by Ian on 11/09/02
Mallee by Chuck Fulton on 11/10/02
Toyon by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/10/02
Message for Joe by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 11/10/02
Takil by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/10/02
California plants by Ian on 11/11/02
Joe and Ian by Chuck Fulton on 11/12/02
Chuck by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/12/02

Seeds from Xishuangbanna?! Posted by Rob Wagner on 11/08/02

re: Seeds from Xishuangbanna?! by Cindy on 11/08/02
Blooming Alpinias by Rob Wagner on 11/08/02

"New" Globba species Posted by Rob Wagner on 11/08/02

AVERRHOA CARAMBOLA, Star Fruit Posted by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/08/02

marginal in central California by Steve in Brookings, OR on 11/10/02
Thanks Steve by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley, Wa on 11/12/02

Looking for Steve Rose in Portland. Posted by Roger Olympia on 11/07/02

yes by Ian on 11/08/02
my email by Steve in Portland z8b on 11/15/02

USDA Hardiness Zone Revision Posted by Kenton on 11/07/02

Been Did! by Michael in Spokane on 11/08/02
Let's Try This Again... by Michael in Spokane on 11/08/02
www.arborday.org/media/zones.html by Michael in Spokane on 11/08/02
I stayed the same by Kenton on 11/08/02
Im gonna call myself zone 7a. by Kenton on 11/08/02
gets even more unreliable with revision by Steve in Brookings, OR on 11/08/02
tough to say.... by Ian on 11/08/02
Canadian zones ??? by Larry, Vancouver BC on 11/08/02
Accuracy Flop by Eric on 11/08/02
The zone should be increased by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/09/02
Zone Luck by Eric on 11/10/02
Virginia Beach by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/10/02
Probably 8a... by Eric on 11/10/02
The Islands by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/10/02

A letter from Kiril in Bulgaria Posted by Kenton on 11/07/02

trachy kiril's by nick z7 md on 11/07/02
I got mine from Jim in Benton City, WA by Kenton on 11/08/02

Abysynian Bananna in ground for winter!!! Posted by Carl McIntosh on 11/07/02

You cant mistaken Musa for Ensete by rOBERT on 11/09/02

hey all need some help..suggestions? Posted by John on 11/07/02

Google by Mike in Victoria on 11/08/02
hey mike...thanks i will try this out.. by John on 11/09/02

Ravenea Rivularis "Majesty Palm" Posted by Carl McIntosh on 11/06/02

carl...heres some info by John on 11/06/02
I have one by Tim (Portland) on 11/07/02
I have one by Steve in Brookings, OR on 11/07/02
Hmm very interesting by Tim (Portland) on 11/08/02

Ravenea Rivularis "Majesty Palm" Posted by Carl McIntosh on 11/06/02

Here it comes! Posted by Steve in Brookings, OR on 11/06/02

Steve... by Jay in Shelton on 11/07/02
0.53" thus far by Ian on 11/07/02

How come LA doesn't have water restrictions? Posted by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 11/06/02

I think you know the answer to this by Ian on 11/06/02
I've wondered the same about Phoenix by Steve in Brookings on 11/06/02
Economics of scarcity by Rob Wagner on 11/06/02
Not EXACTLY always.... by Eric on 11/06/02
We better watch this post. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 11/06/02
LALA Land by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 11/06/02
I agree... by Jay in Shelton on 11/07/02
LA's water woes by Mike in Victoria on 11/07/02
Winners and Losers by Ryan Johnson on 11/07/02
Its disgusting! by Randy z7b on 11/07/02
Amazing! by Barrie in Lantzville on 11/07/02
I agree by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/08/02
Don't they use turf? by Mike in Victoria on 11/08/02
Whose water? by Eric on 1/28/03

Skinned Trachycarpus Posted by Jack in Portland on 11/05/02

stripped naked by Nigel Kembrey on 11/05/02
How is it done? eom by Carter Williams on 11/05/02
method by Nigel Kembrey on 11/05/02
any pics? by Tim (Portland) on 11/05/02
stripping in Vegas by Las Vegas Martin on 11/06/02
Trash by Mike in Victoria on 11/06/02
My trachys arent that hard to peel by Kenton on 11/06/02
Looks better... by Jay in Shelton on 11/06/02
A question. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 11/06/02
EPS Journal No. 33 by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 11/06/02
Stripped trachys by Nigel Kembrey on 11/06/02
Thanks Nigel. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 11/07/02
Asians often strip Trachys. by Denis -Victoria, BC on 11/07/02
chinese takils by Nigel Kembrey on 11/07/02
People’s Republic of China by Denis -Victoria, BC on 11/08/02
For Denis by Nigel Kembrey on 11/08/02
For Denis as well by Nigel Kembrey on 11/08/02
I'd like to see the pictures, too by Eric on 11/10/02

Has anyone tried ... Posted by Tim (Portland) on 11/05/02

been thinking about it by Ian on 11/05/02
gas heater by Jeff zone 8 N.C on 11/06/02
Link here! by Jeff zone 8 N.C on 11/06/02
80,000 BTU heater by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/06/02
propane heater by Las Vegas Martin on 11/06/02
fire! fire's cool! by Ian on 11/06/02

bugs Posted by Marcus on 11/05/02

I've tried... by Bruce in Portland on 11/05/02

Aloe's... Posted by Jay in Shelton on 11/05/02

silverhill seeds by Ian on 11/05/02
hope depot by Ian on 11/05/02
Aloe arborescens by Larry, E. Van. on 11/05/02
Aloe striatula by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 11/05/02
Hardy Aloe list by Roger, Olympia on 11/05/02
Aloe Aristata by Marc from Delta on 11/06/02

Echium in W. Seattle Again Posted by Eric in W. Seattle on 11/05/02

Awesome!! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/05/02
awesome is the word by Nigel Kembrey on 11/05/02
Abutilon by Ian on 11/05/02
Thanks by Eric in W. Seattle on 11/06/02
Thanks by Eric in W. Seattle on 11/06/02

Echium in W. Seattle Posted by Eric in W. Seattle on 11/05/02

Tropical song Posted by Roger on 11/05/02

Clouds! Clouds! Posted by Kenton on 11/04/02

Rain by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/05/02
the times, they are a-changin by Ian on 11/05/02

Reliability of internet weather data Posted by Steve in Brookings on 11/04/02

Just to confuse you even futher. by Roger Olympia on 11/04/02
weather data by Ian on 11/04/02
another hot one for Olympia by Ian on 11/07/02

Joe, Jeff: Basjoo survivor Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC on 11/04/02

Basjoo by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/04/02
fine here by the water by Bob on 11/04/02
bulbs by Steve in Brookings on 11/04/02
Good for you Denis. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 11/05/02
Plectocomia by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 11/06/02
I have Plectacomia by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/06/02
perhaps it needs exacting conditions by Ian on 11/06/02
Must be doing something wrong... by Rob Wagner on 11/06/02
Hello Steve by Denis -Victoria, BC on 11/07/02

Thanks Barrie!!! Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/04/02

You're Welcome Joe !!! by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 11/04/02
Seeds in the mail by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/05/02

Preserved palms, check this out! Posted by Mike in Victoria on 11/03/02

Vancouver has them by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 11/04/02
Valley Mall in Spokane by Kenton on 11/04/02
Some look a little off. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 11/04/02
Hey, cold hardyness problem is solved by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/05/02

How to speed up the plants at Customs. Posted by Carl McIntosh on 11/03/02

Use aquarium to grow seedlings? Posted by Mike in Victoria on 11/03/02

I think it would work. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 11/04/02
Thanks by Mike in Victoria on 11/04/02
Try this! by Carl McIntosh on 11/04/02

Andy Fritze , palm run ? put me om your list Posted by Tony ,Olywa. on 11/03/02

I meant TRUCK, not TRUNK by tony,olywa. on 11/03/02
Yes, I am planning a palm run! by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/03/02
SEPTEMBER? why so late! by Roger, Olympia on 11/03/02
Sorry, the end of this month!!!!!! by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/04/02
How do we get in touch with you ? by Tony , Olywa. on 11/04/02
You can call me. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/04/02
I'll call you by the end of this week by Tony , Olywa. on 11/04/02

Is Butia Bonnettii a hybrid?n/m Posted by Nick z7 Md. on 11/03/02

Probably not even a species by Steve in Brookings on 11/04/02
Thats what I'veI always thought too. by Roger Olympia on 11/04/02
Butia bonnetii by Gary, NC, z8a on 11/05/02

"Mediterranean" Phoenix species Posted by Ian on 11/03/02

phoenix species by Nigel Kembrey on 11/03/02
Phoenix atlantica by Ian on 11/03/02
dactyliferas by Nigel Kembrey on 11/03/02
that makes more sense by Ian on 11/03/02
Phoenix chevalieri by Ian on 11/03/02
Phoenix... by Jay in Shelton on 11/04/02
Phoenix rising by Rob Wagner on 11/04/02
to Jay by Ian on 11/04/02
Dates in the med by Nigel Kembrey on 11/04/02
P. atlantica picture by Ian on 11/06/02

CHECK OUT THESE TEMP RANGES!! Posted by Andrew near Newberg, OR z8b on 11/03/02

higher elevation not always bad by Ryan Johnson, Corvallis, OR Z8 on 11/03/02

best m. basjoo protection method? Posted by Parker (Seattle) on 11/02/02

Protect with bubble wrap by Bruce in Portland on 11/03/02
Protecting Musa by Carl McIntosh on 11/03/02
Cage method also works by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 11/04/02
Cage method also works by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 11/04/02
Here's what I do. by Roger Olympia on 11/04/02
Question about bubble wrap. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 11/04/02
Do the roots need any water during winte by Jameson from Portland on 11/04/02
Banana Rama by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/05/02
No need to water. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 11/05/02
I had by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/06/02

Does anyone remember this guy?..lol Posted by John on 11/02/02

Great stuff by Mike in Victoria on 11/02/02
funny eh mike?..lol by John on 11/02/02

Hellebores Posted by Nick z7 Md. on 11/02/02

I have 2 species... by Rob Wagner on 11/02/02
yes by Ian on 11/03/02
Hellebores by Steve, N.J.,7-A on 11/03/02
interesting by Nick z7 Md. on 11/03/02

Too late for bananas? Posted by Larrick in Blaine on 11/02/02

I think it's to late. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/02/02

So Far, So Good...However Posted by Michael in Spokane on 11/02/02

Your trachys are doing fine???? by Kenton on 11/02/02
Leaf burn shows later by Robert, Sw, z6b on 11/02/02
My Trachys by Michael in Spokane on 11/04/02

How to keep Chamaerops humilis happy? Posted by Eric in W. Seattle on 11/01/02

Chamaerops by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/02/02
Easy by Rob Wagner on 11/02/02
Irrigation by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/02/02
irrigation by Nigel Kembrey on 11/02/02
Chamaerops by nick z7 md. on 11/02/02
Chamaerops in N.J. by Steve, N.J.,7-A on 11/03/02
C. humilis by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/05/02

Warm and sunny in Nov. Posted by Roger, Olympia on 11/01/02

Fri. weather was 70/18f by Roger, Olympia on 11/02/02
temp has now been adjusted to 57F by Ian on 11/02/02
thanks by Roger Olympia on 11/02/02
Olympia weather station is screwed up by Ian on 11/02/02
rain by Nigel kembrey on 11/02/02

Need help with selecting hardy Citrus. Posted by Roger, Olympia on 11/01/02

I'm trying the following hybrids etc. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/02/02
What are your priorities? by Rob Wagner on 11/02/02
Something I would like... by Rob Wagner on 11/02/02
PNW citrus by Steve in Brookings, OR on 11/02/02
PNW citrus by Steve in Brookings, OR on 11/02/02
I agree as well, But it's good fun. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/02/02
Sales@worldwideplants.com by Nick z7 Md. on 11/02/02
I'm not much for citrus by Ian on 11/02/02
Poncirus trifoliata by Roger olympia on 11/02/02
Roger by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/02/02
Andy by Ian on 11/02/02
I would enjoy meeting you. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/02/02
Yes we are both in Olympia 10min. apart. by Roger, Olympia on 11/02/02
I am growing some citrus varieties by Parker (Seattle) on 11/02/02
Parker by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/03/02
Worthwhile... by Rob Wagner on 11/05/02
Ichang Lemon by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/05/02
Re: Ichang Lemon by Rob Wagner on 11/05/02
I'll let you know. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/06/02

Best Swedish palm climate Posted by Eric on 11/01/02

sweden by Nigel kembrey on 11/01/02
Palms in Sweden by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/01/02
sweden by Nigel kembrey on 11/01/02
Europe, Baah! by Kenton on 11/02/02
europe zones by Nigel kembrey on 11/02/02
I grow Trachy in Gothenburg by Robert, Sw, z6b on 11/02/02
Heating Cables by Nigel kembrey on 11/02/02
Cheating with heating cables :) by Robert, Sw, z6b on 11/02/02
European Palm Society by Carl, Sw z6b on 11/02/02
European palm Society by Nigel Kembrey on 11/02/02

anyone experimenting with T. latesectus? Posted by John on 11/01/02

T. Latisectus by Nigel kembrey on 11/01/02
I have 3 by Rob Wagner on 11/02/02
right on robert :) by John on 11/02/02
Common theory for borderline plants by Eric on 11/02/02
Babying by Nigel Kembrey on 11/02/02
Nigel...interesting on Latesectus.. by John on 11/02/02
I have 4 babies by Parker (Seattle) on 11/04/02

what happend to cold hardy queens? Posted by John on 11/01/02

cold hardy queens by Nigel kembrey on 11/01/02
moisture/temperature gradient again by Steve in Brookings on 11/02/02
hey nigel..interesting by john on 11/02/02
Queen Palm trials... by Jay in Shelton on 11/02/02
Queens by Nigel Kembrey on 11/02/02
question for Nigel and Jay... by John on 11/02/02
queens by Nigel Kembrey on 11/02/02
Nigel and Jay...question by John on 11/02/02
John... by Jay in Shelton on 11/03/02
11' tall queen by Bruce in Portland on 11/03/02
for bruce by Nigel kembrey on 11/03/02
Continious heat... by Bruce in Portland on 11/04/02
cold hardy queen palms.. Jay...Question by John on 11/04/02
Queens are doing great by Bruce in Portland on 11/04/02
Bruces Queens by Nigel Kembrey on 11/04/02
John... by Jay in Shelton on 11/05/02

New thoughts on robusta hardiness Posted by J Harris on 11/01/02

Robusta and rain by Larrick in Blaine on 11/01/02
What Rain!? by Kenton on 11/01/02

Demographics of Palm growers Posted by Eric on 11/01/02

True by Mike in Victoria on 11/01/02
Palm society meetings show differently by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 11/01/02
Young people by Dion Ohio Z6 on 11/01/02
I don't feel alone anymore... by Eric on 11/01/02
Im 21 by Kenton on 11/01/02
I'm 38 by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/01/02
We're still young! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/01/02
gardening vs. sports by Ian on 11/01/02
Young at 43 by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 11/01/02
It's good to hear so much youth by Eric on 11/01/02
agree. by Jay in Shelton on 11/01/02
You're right Jay by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 11/01/02
39 by Nigel kembrey on 11/01/02
Age factors by nick z7md 53 on 11/01/02
The senior member of the group at 46 by Steve in Brookings on 11/01/02
Im 31, been gardening since 15 by John on 11/01/02
20 Feet in 15 years! by Eric on 11/01/02
oldy and moldy by Las Vegas Martin on 11/02/02
Interests by Mike in Victoria on 11/02/02
I'm very surprised by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 11/02/02
vito... by john on 11/02/02
48 and starting to feel it. by steve, las cruces/8a on 11/02/02
41 and loving it by Bumblebee1 on 11/02/02
Always loved horticulture by Steve, N.J.,7-A on 11/03/02
46 year old plant nut by Mike,Marietta,SC,z8a on 11/04/02
John by Vito on 11/04/02

Ensete ventricosum Maurelii Posted by Ryan Johnson Z8, Corvallis,OR on 11/01/02

Always worth a try by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 11/01/02
a long shot by Steve in Brookings, OR on 11/01/02

Driest October on record Posted by Ian on 10/31/02

Cold temps everywhere by Steve in Brookings on 10/31/02
Low Humidity very noticeable... by Eric on 11/01/02
Close call by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 11/01/02
Cool nights by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/01/02
Still frost free by Rob Wagner on 11/01/02
For Rob by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/01/02
low temp last night. by Ian on 11/01/02
For Joe by Rob Wagner on 11/01/02
Exotics by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/02/02
Brugs. by joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/02/02
wow, this is very unusual by Ian on 11/02/02
That's warm!!! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/02/02
Joe.... by Ian on 11/02/02
I'm sure... by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/02/02

my old web site Posted by Tim (Fairview Oregon z83/4) on 10/31/02

MUSA IS DONE, WHAT NOW ?? Posted by rOBERT Binder on 10/31/02

I winterized my M. basjoo today as well by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/31/02
Just fine by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/31/02

How cold did it get? Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/31/02

1 degree by Mike in Victoria on 10/31/02
Buurrr! by Bruce in Portland on 10/31/02
40 degrees by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/31/02
fsirt fsort by Ian on 10/31/02
frost by michael on 10/31/02
Wed night at 11, already -1 by Mike in Victoria on 10/31/02
18F forecasted tonite! by Eric on 10/31/02
4:30 temps by Chuck Fulton on 10/31/02
My low was -2.2°C on Wed night. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/31/02
Nanaimo / Lantzville by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/31/02
Lasts nights low by Jim in Yachats OR on 10/31/02
2nd ever frost in October by Ian on 10/31/02
For Ian. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/31/02
lows... by Jay in Shelton on 10/31/02
damage on palms by Ian on 10/31/02
coldest western WA temp.... by Ian on 10/31/02
Beautiful weather! by Mark on 10/31/02
Hey Mark by Ian on 10/31/02
Killer frost here by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 11/01/02
Coldest Oregon temps by Andrew near Newberg, OR z8b on 11/01/02
cold by Craig Chiliwack B.C 7b/8a on 11/01/02
Frost by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/01/02
Saturna is mild by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/01/02
Saturna Island Dec. 1998 by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/01/02
Saturna statistics by Mark on 11/01/02
Maple Valley WA, Temps by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/01/02
Salt Spring statistics by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/01/02
thanks Mark, more comments.... by Ian on 11/02/02
Ian by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/02/02
Absolute minimum temperatures in PNW by Mark on 11/02/02
thanks again Mark by Ian on 11/02/02
Lucrative Zone 9 by Eric on 11/03/02
zones by Ian on 11/03/02
The Dalles- Perfect Example by Eric on 11/03/02
The Dalles - very underzoned by Ian on 11/03/02
Averages Vs. Standard Deviation by Eric on 11/04/02
Very Interesting by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 11/04/02

How hardy is Butia capitata? Posted by Eric in W. Seattle on 10/31/02

Butias by Mike-Seattle on 10/31/02
Butias by Eric in W. Seattle on 10/31/02
Butia hardiness by Ian on 10/31/02
My Butia by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/01/02
temperature/moisture gradient by Steve in Brookings, OR on 11/01/02
Butias by nick z7 Md. on 11/02/02

Jubaea Chilensis Posted by Carl McIntosh on 10/30/02

Interesting !? by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/31/02
Jubaea by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 10/31/02
Carl... by Jay in Shelton on 10/31/02
Carl, yes to trade by Jay in Shelton on 10/31/02
from where? by Diego on 10/31/02
More Jubaea by Carl McIntosh on 10/31/02
I'm interested as well by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 11/02/02
Hi Andy by Carl McIntosh on 11/03/02
Jubaea by Vito on 11/04/02
Carl: I am interested as well by Brian, Tofino, BC - 8b on 11/05/02

Underzoned Map? Posted by Eric on 10/30/02

just a little underzoned by Ian on 10/31/02

Taki Posted by James on 10/30/02

Slow growing... by Bruce in Portland on 10/30/02
Takils by Nigel kembrey on 10/30/02
California "Takils" by Rob Wagner on 10/30/02
I concur by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/30/02
Now we're talking! by Eric on 10/30/02
where can i get takil seeds? by John on 10/30/02
Well having sold them by Randy z7b on 10/30/02
Takils by Roger Olympia on 10/30/02
The same here Roger by Nick z7 Md on 10/30/02
Remember the trunk size! by Randy z7b on 10/31/02
trunks by Nick z7 Md. on 10/31/02
Gary's trachs. by Nick z7 md. on 10/31/02
takil dimensions by Nigel Kembrey on 10/31/02
Full sun by Rob Wagner on 10/31/02
skyline palms by Nigel kembrey on 10/31/02

Cold coming? Posted by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA-z10a on 10/30/02

Vancouver Isl. BC by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/30/02
Chuck, I just heard single digits... by Jay in Shelton on 10/30/02
I don't believe it by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/30/02
the cold by Ian on 10/30/02
Frost in Richmond on Tuesday am by Bumblebee1 on 10/30/02
Very chilly here by Eric on 10/30/02
No Frost or Wind by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/30/02
coldest ever Oct. temps, selected cities by Ian on 10/30/02
Just watched 10pm local news... by Jay in Shelton on 10/30/02
Good luck by Chuck Fulton on 10/30/02
hey Jay... by Cindy on 10/30/02
temps this morning by Ian on 10/30/02
temps by Nigel kembrey on 10/30/02
Cindy, Sabal / my cold last night... by Jay in Shelton on 10/30/02
Almost freezing! by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/30/02
NOT that bad here. by Roger Olympia on 10/30/02
glad to hear it! by Nigel kembrey on 10/30/02
Hi Nigel by Roger Olympia on 10/30/02
Thanks roger by Nigel kembrey on 10/30/02
Olympia area by Ian on 10/30/02
Eastern Washington!!!! by Kenton on 10/31/02
Cooler temps. by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/31/02
My amazing microclimate by Marc from Delta on 11/01/02
microclimate? by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 11/01/02
TO Marc from Delta by Roger Olympia on 11/01/02
Microclimate and decks etc by Marc from Delta on 11/02/02

palms..and new experimentations.. Posted by John on 10/29/02

Well I am trying by Randy z7b on 10/29/02
Randy Z7b by Dion OH Z6 on 10/29/02
on palms.Randy I have a question for ya by john on 10/29/02
Eastern Washington EXPERIMENT by Kenton on 10/30/02
Hey Kenton...nice experiment by john on 10/30/02
My weird palms came from.... by Randy z7b on 10/30/02
No Washingtonias by Kenton on 10/31/02

PLEASE READ - Let me know your interest. Posted by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/29/02

Andy... by Jay in Shelton on 10/29/02
He had quite a few varities. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/30/02

Speaking of Books, I am thinking of writing one Posted by R Parker (Seattle) on 10/29/02

hey Parker...i am writing one now by john on 10/29/02
I say go for it..... by Ian on 10/30/02

Well I bit the bullet and did it! Posted by Randy z7b Rehoboth Beach,DE on 10/28/02

Butia bonnettii by Nick z7 Md. on 10/29/02
Yeah I think I got the last 2! by Randy z7b on 10/30/02
Bonnettii by nick z7 md. on 11/02/02

Has anyone read any or these garden books. Posted by Roger Olympia on 10/28/02

Well I know of one. by Randy z7b Rehoboth Beach,DE on 10/28/02
Hot plants for cool climates by Steve in Brookings on 10/29/02
Yes on the eastern by Randy z7b on 10/29/02
Here's a couple good ones by Bruce in Portland on 10/30/02
Thanks. by roger Olymia on 10/30/02
Thanks. by roger Olymia on 10/30/02

butia Posted by fred on 10/28/02

Mail order Butias by Larrick in B'ham on 10/28/02
butias here in Phoenix..in 5 gallon by John on 10/28/02
Swanson's Nursery by Mike-Seattle on 10/28/02
Don't fiddle faddle around. by Roger Olympia on 10/28/02
L&B Nursery by Eric in W. Seattle on 10/29/02
L@B... by Fred on 10/29/02
Fred by Roger Olympia on 10/29/02
Contact L&B by Larrick in Bellingham on 10/30/02

Cold temps coming, do we wrap the banana's? Posted by Bruce in Portland on 10/28/02

sikkimensis by Ian on 10/28/02
Speaking of Bananas by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/29/02
Yes, Arctic blast is coming. by roger, Olympia on 10/29/02
el nino repeat of 1995-96? by john on 10/29/02
Cold to Warm? by Eric on 10/29/02
GOT GUN-SHY the other side of the river by Roger Vancouver Wa on 10/30/02
Anyone ever overwinter a cavendish? by Bumblebee1 on 10/30/02
Cavendish by rOBERT Binder on 10/30/02

Whats in Portland? Posted by Randy z7b on 10/28/02

There's a few... by Bruce in Portland on 10/28/02
Bruce...that link didnt work by John on 10/28/02
Correction on the link by Bruce in Portland on 10/28/02
great hotel by Roger, Olympia on 10/28/02
how tall are the palms Bruce by john on 10/29/02
Height of Washingtonia's by Bruce in Portland on 10/29/02
Washingtonias in Hillsboro, OR by Jack on 10/29/02
lined palm trees in residence.. by John on 10/29/02
The Roseburg Washies were Robusta by Eric on 10/30/02
I'd agree with that by Ian on 10/30/02

Storms in England Posted by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/28/02

storms by Nigel Kembrey on 10/28/02
picture by Ian on 10/31/02
looks familiar by Nigel Kembrey on 10/31/02

Bamfield? Posted by Kev on 10/28/02

Cape Scott by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/29/02
what the? by Kev on 10/30/02

Asked some professors down here on information Posted by John on 10/28/02

Go for it. by Bruce in Portland on 10/28/02
thanks bruce by John on 10/29/02
Genetics by Eric on W. Seattle on 10/29/02
polar bears..lol by john on 10/29/02
GMOs by Eric in Eugene on 10/29/02
Eric..i agree by john on 10/30/02
heres another letter from another Prof. by John on 10/30/02
gene splicing, P. canariensis by Steve in Brookings on 10/30/02
Ice in the Crown-Worst Enemy by Eric on 10/30/02
The above may apply to Washies, too by Eric on 10/30/02
dryness/cold gradient by Ian on 10/30/02
Phoenix canariensis by Nigel kembrey on 10/30/02
thats interesting Nigel... by John on 10/30/02
for john by Nigel kembrey on 10/30/02
dryness/cold gradient, one degree rule by Steve in Brookings on 10/31/02
So does that mean.....? by Eric on 10/31/02
Phoenix Canariensis by Nigel kembrey on 10/31/02
warm-temperate plants, "Mediterranean" by Steve in Brookings on 10/31/02
Gran Canaria by Nigel Kembrey on 11/01/02
canariensis by Steve in Brookings on 11/01/02
Response to eric by ichiro_sasaki on 12/18/02

Bruce...did you ever get pics of that CIDP in Portland? Posted by John on 10/28/02

Not yet. by Bruce in Portland on 10/28/02
sounds good by John on 10/28/02

Bouganvillea trees Posted by Las Vegas Martin on 10/28/02

Trachycarpus fortunei 'Bulgaria' Posted by Jay in Shelton on 10/28/02

Contact Kiril by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/28/02
T.Kiril by Nick z7Md. on 10/28/02
Ask Tim Behan by Ian on 10/28/02
Kiril's trachies I'm getting them. by Randy z7b Rehoboth Beach on 10/28/02

I wonder if NOAA and Farmer's Alm. is right. Posted by Kenton on 10/28/02

October by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/28/02
October by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/28/02

Hey Randy & PNW members: Palms in DE, Alaska and the Queen Charlottes Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC on 10/27/02

Sitka Trachies by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/27/02
Delaware more trachies than WA?? by Randy z7b on 10/28/02
Randy: Trachys for peanuts here! by Denis -Victoria, BC on 10/28/02
Sorry but trachies LOVE Delaware! by Randy zone7b Delaware on 10/28/02
Trachies love heat also by Nick z7 Md. on 10/29/02

Total precip. to date Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/27/02

Not much here by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 10/28/02

Anyone Any in Seattle have an open Garden? Posted by Randy z7b Rehoboth Beach, DE on 10/27/02

Exotic gardens by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/27/02
Suggestions by Eric in W. Seattle on 10/27/02
Seattle Palm gardens by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/27/02
Randy... by Jay in Shelton on 10/28/02
Randy by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 10/28/02
Kirkland by Mike-Seattle on 10/28/02

Gondwanaland nursery...Axel...ARCHIVE Posted by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/26/02

re: gondwanaland by georgeinbandon,oregon on 10/26/02
Gondwana Gardens by Rob Wagner on 10/26/02
His email by Ian on 10/27/02

Jelly Palm/Butia Posted by Larrick on 10/26/02

Baggie method for starting palm seeds Posted by Bumblebee1 on 10/25/02

Depends on medium, species by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/26/02
Thanks by Bumblebee1 on 10/28/02

Blue Gum on Salt Spring Island Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/25/02

Blasted Treehuggers! by Eric in W. Seattle on 10/26/02
Blue Gum by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/26/02

New Zealand Flax Posted by Eric on 10/25/02

flax by Bob on 10/25/02
I grow them by Ian on 10/26/02
I have some. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/26/02
Huge Specimen in Victoria by Denis -Victoria, BC on 10/27/02
Jeff, I am interested by Vito, North Vancouver on 10/28/02
Vito: Yes by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/28/02
Phormium by For Jeff on 10/31/02

Locarno's Zone Number? Posted by Eric on 10/25/02

I don't know about Locarno, but..... by Ian on 10/25/02
Locarno by Nigel Kembrey on 10/25/02
More pics. by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/25/02
Are there actually PHOENIX in Switz.? by Eric on 10/26/02
Lugano Averages by Eric on 10/26/02
switzerland by Nigel Kembrey on 10/26/02
latitudes by Nigel kembrey on 10/26/02
Phoenix in Switz. by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/26/02

Hello Marc Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC -Please send me your BC pics everyone on 10/24/02

For sure! by Marc from Delta on 10/25/02
HOW??? by Nigel kembrey on 10/25/02
Sorry Nigel :O( by Den -Victoria, BC on 10/28/02
its not speed by Nigel kembrey on 10/28/02

Daphniphyllum glaucescens Posted by Roger, Olymia on 10/24/02

source by george in bandon,oregon on 10/26/02
Thanks. by Roger, Olympia on 10/26/02
Do you have a photo? by Eric in W. Seattle on 10/27/02

Fortunei Update! Posted by Eric on 10/24/02

Life expectancy? by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/24/02
trebah fortuneis by Nigel kembrey on 10/24/02

Plant eating cat! Posted by Slow on 10/24/02

Get rid of the cat by Kenton on 10/24/02
LOL by Ian on 10/24/02
I need a plant eating.... by Roger, Olympia on 10/25/02

What zone is Blaine? Posted by Larrick in Blaine on 10/24/02

Zone 8a/8b by Kenton on 10/24/02
Blaine by Ian on 10/24/02
Jubaeas by Larrick on 10/24/02
Butia x jubaea by Larrick on 10/24/02
Larrick... by Jay in Shelton on 10/25/02
Blaine by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/25/02
Trachs by Larrick on 10/25/02
Butias by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/25/02
less hardy palms by Ian on 10/25/02
Blaine by Craig Chilliwack B.C 7b/8a on 10/27/02
Zones by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/27/02

Board Etiquette Posted by Axel on 10/24/02

Oh, and one more thing by Axel on 10/24/02
CENSORSHIP = OPPRESSION by Christian Palm Grower on 10/24/02
Thank you Axel by Kenton on 10/24/02
I am a bit disappointed. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/24/02
Board Moderation by Axel on 10/24/02
Anonymous postings by Axel on 10/24/02
More on anonymous posting by Axel on 10/24/02
I agree by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/24/02
Just in the nick of time! by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/24/02
no objections, but... by Ian on 10/24/02
oops by Ian on 10/24/02
Board Policy is not aimed at sensorship by Axel on 10/24/02
I just want to read and learn.... by frequentlurker(David) Seattle on 10/24/02
Psalms 92:12 by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/25/02
Agree by Marc Vissers on 10/25/02
My support for Axel by Jay, Vancouver, 8b on 10/25/02
Axel... by Ian on 10/25/02

Sabal seeds Posted by Larrick on 10/24/02

Soak em by Kenton on 10/24/02
sabal seeds by Larrick on 10/24/02
sable seed by Jeff zone 8 N.C on 10/24/02

Identifying palm seeds Posted by Bumblebee1 on 10/23/02

October precip. to date Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/23/02

about 1/2 inch. by Ian on 10/23/02
its not all bad by Nigel kembrey on 10/23/02
I just did a first. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/23/02
Lots of dry wells! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/24/02
about .1" by Steve in Brookings on 10/24/02
Brookings by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/25/02
Fire is "contained". by Steve in Brookings on 10/25/02
Thank goodness by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/25/02

Latest H.P.I. Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/23/02

Who's the guy on page 9 by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 10/23/02
Page 9 by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/23/02
Why Why Why by Vito on 10/23/02
Bob's Jungle by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/23/02
pics of palms by jeff on 10/23/02
HPI... by Jay in Shelton on 10/23/02
P. canariensis in Portland by Bruce in Portland on 10/23/02
17' foot Phoenix in Portland by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/24/02
For Vito. by Jeff,Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/24/02
Bruce... by Jay in Shelton on 10/24/02
I nominate Jay for Washington VP by Ian on 10/24/02
Bob's place by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/24/02
Bruce and Jay by Roger, Olympia on 10/24/02
November 10th. work? by Jay in Shelton on 10/24/02
Jay, you're the man for VP! by Bruce in Portland on 10/24/02
Bruce... by Jay in Shelton on 10/24/02
VP of Washington by Bruce in Portland on 10/25/02
Bruce... by Jay in Shelton on 10/25/02
For Jeff by Vito on 10/25/02
P. theophrasti is in the ground by Bruce in Portland on 10/25/02
Nominations by Jay, Vancouver, 8b on 10/25/02

Yet another palm site Posted by Gary Shearman on 10/23/02

ooops! by Gary Shearman on 10/23/02
http://victoria.tc.ca/Environment/Exotic by Eric in W. Seattle on 10/26/02
http://victoria.tc.ca/Environment/Exotic by Eric in W. Seattle on 10/26/02
http://victoria.tc.ca/Environment/Exotic by Eric in W. Seattle on 10/26/02

Hardy citrus Hybrids In Canada Posted by Paullo on 10/23/02

How difficult is it to take over boarder by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley, Wa on 10/24/02

Aechmea and Dyckia Posted by Jay in Shelton on 10/22/02

Apples and oranges by Steve in Brookings on 10/22/02

Jeff: I will expose you. Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC on 10/22/02

Joe & Jeff by Denis -Victoria, BC on 10/23/02
Minutes by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/23/02

I found a zone 9a garden in Washington. Posted by Roger in Olympia on 10/21/02

it's ALWAYS worth going there.... by Ian on 10/21/02
No web page? by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/23/02
their catalog is online, sort of by Ian on 10/23/02
good! by Steve in Brookings on 10/24/02

Hinckley article about Tasmania Posted by Brent in Seattle on 10/21/02

gotta love Hinkley by Ian on 10/21/02
LOL by Brent in Seattle on 10/21/02
now THAT is hilarious! by Ian on 10/21/02

parajubaea torallyi germination advise needed Posted by Tony , Olywa. on 10/21/02

Parajubaeas by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/21/02
I would agree with that article... by Ian on 10/21/02
Parajubaeas by Nigel Kembrey on 10/21/02
I was thinking about planting some by Roger, Olympia on 10/21/02
Some nice pics of Parajubaeas in the wil by Roger in Olympia on 10/21/02
Whoops the link by Roger in Olympia on 10/21/02
Tony... by Jay in Shelton on 10/22/02
Thanks for the info. guys by Tony , Olywa. on 10/22/02
Germinating Parajubaea by Axel on 10/22/02

Roots Posted by Nick z7 md. on 10/21/02

Winter reading... Posted by Jay in Shelton on 10/21/02

Good Choices by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/21/02
Another choice by Vito on 10/21/02
The Looking Glass Garden by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/21/02
The Looking Glass Garden by Mark Cornwall on 10/21/02
Subtropical Gardening... by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/22/02

Why do fortunei stem diameters differ? Posted by Mike in Victoria on 10/20/02

Just the way they are by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/21/02
Thanks by Mike in Victoria on 10/21/02
What puzzles me even more by Nick z7 Md. on 10/21/02
You mean bigger up top? by Eric on 10/21/02
Look at some of Denis' shots by Mike in Victoria on 10/21/02

Musa B Winter wrappers ?? Posted by rOBERT on 10/20/02

bubble wrap source by Roger on 10/21/02
Check packaging Companies by Bruce in Portland on 10/21/02
Check behind appliance stores by Bumblebee1 on 10/30/02

Salt tolerance in Jubaea Posted by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/20/02

Wouldn't worry too much... by Jay in Shelton on 10/21/02
Steve.... by Ian on 10/21/02
Steve... by Jay in Shelton on 10/21/02
Jay by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/21/02

Update to 100 photos on Palm Trees of Canada website Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC z8b Split leaf Waggie now posted on 10/20/02

Great by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/20/02
I bet you and your wife feel famous... by Eric on 10/20/02
Feel alot older somedays by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/21/02
Good job Denis by Roger,Olympia on 10/21/02
Thanks: More pics to come by Denis -Joe was already famous. on 10/21/02
Joe, how long you been growing palms? by Eric on 10/21/02
Palms by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/21/02
Tallest Palm by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/21/02
In your house since age 22? Wow... by Eric on 10/21/02
thanks Denis by Ian on 10/21/02
Nice Photos by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/21/02
Wnen I was 22.... by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/22/02
Joe: New site draws over 350 hits on Sun by Denis -Victoria, BC on 10/22/02
Awesome site with great pics. by joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/22/02

Tropical advice for BC, zone 8b (maybe 9a this year!) Posted by Bumblebee1 on 10/20/02

Protecting Robusta by Eric on 10/20/02
Leaving dahlias in ground by Brian - Tofino, BC - 8b on 10/20/02
Ones I know... by Rob Wagner on 10/21/02
Hey Brian by Denis -Victoria, BC on 10/21/02
Wow...so many replies already! by Bumblebee1 on 10/21/02
Denis - I will send you some pics by Brian, Tofino, BC - 8b on 10/21/02
More answers and questions by Rob Wagner on 10/21/02

Palm Trees of Canada website Posted by Denis -Enjoy the many BC pics on 10/20/02

Warning: BIG pics by Denis -Victoria, BC on 10/20/02
WOW ! WOW! WOW ! by rOBERT on 10/20/02
Banana Joe you are on candid camera :O) by Denis -Victoria, BC on 10/20/02
Way to Go!!! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/20/02
Site updated to 87 pics by Denis -Victoria, BC on 10/20/02
I am unable to get the photos to appear by Las Vegas Martin on 10/20/02
Update your browser's version by Denis -Victoria, BC on 10/21/02
powerpoint by Las Vegas Martin on 10/21/02
No PowerPoint needed by Denis -Victoria, BC on 10/21/02
pics by Las Vegas Martin on 10/22/02
pics by Nigel kembrey on 10/22/02
Some advice... by Marc from Delta on 10/23/02
pics by Las Vegas Martin on 10/23/02
Size of pics by Marc from Delta on 10/23/02

Tall Martiani? Posted by Eric on 10/20/02

T. martianus by Ian on 10/21/02
T.Martianus by Nigel Kembrey on 10/21/02

Helped plant a M. Basjoo Posted by Eric on 10/19/02

Trachycarpus in containers by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/19/02
I feed them all winter by Ian on 10/19/02
I can't keep repotting by Eric on 10/20/02
Potted plants by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 10/21/02
Garden Street? by Eric on 10/21/02
Black Angus by Chuck Fulton on 10/21/02

Jeff do you want a few T Wagnerianus seeds from Hong Couver? Posted by Denis -Vic feels like foggy Halifax again today. on 10/19/02

Hong Couver Canada ? by Bill Marshal on 10/20/02
Nah, its just a knickname like Cowtown, by rOBERT on 10/20/02
It's more of a compliment by Denis -Wow minute esti on 10/20/02
Hong Couver by Las Vegas Martin on 10/20/02
Hey Denis by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 10/21/02
For Denis: by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/21/02
Hey Vito by Denis -Victoria, BC on 10/21/02
Try this garden, Denis by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/22/02

sugercane anyone try it. Posted by jb, Seattle 8b on 10/19/02

Sugar cane very tender & heat-loving by Rob Wagner on 10/20/02
Arundo donax by Jeff zone 8 N.C. on 10/21/02
Arundo Donax veriegata by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 10/21/02
Saccharum arundinaceum by Larry (East Vanouver BC) on 10/21/02
That's the one. It failed. by Rob Wagner on 10/22/02
Tradescantia pallida by Larry Vancouver bc on 10/23/02
Saccharum by Steve, N.J., 7-A on 10/30/02

Nice grove of trachy's Posted by Marc from Delta on 10/19/02

Beautiful by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA-z10a on 10/19/02
Varying heights by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/19/02
They are from.... by Marc from Delta on 10/20/02
I think they look like T. fortunei by Ian on 10/21/02
Fortuneis by Nigel kembrey on 10/21/02

Suprising plants - Winners and Losers Posted by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/19/02

Livistona by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/19/02
Losers by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA-Sunset z17 on 10/19/02
winners and losers by Ian on 10/19/02
Which Hedychium? by Rob Wagner on 10/21/02
Hedychiums by Ian on 10/21/02
Losers by Brent in Seattle on 10/22/02

Las Palmas Norte Posted by steve on 10/19/02

Both would be correct. by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/19/02

Butia Bonnettii Anyone??? Posted by Randy z7b Rehoboth Beach, DE on 10/18/02

Hardiness of Butia X Parajubaea by Randy z7b on 10/18/02
ButiaX Hybrid by Nigel Kembrey on 10/18/02
Minimum temp for bonnettii by Bruce in Portland on 10/18/02
Hello Randy by Vito North Vancouver 8a on 10/19/02

When do they burn ? Posted by rOBERT on 10/18/02

Frost and Basjoo by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/18/02
Burning Tonight!!! by Nigel kembrey on 10/18/02
For Nigel by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/19/02
UK climate by Nigel Kembrey on 10/19/02
Butia pic by Nigel Kembrey on 10/19/02
UK climate by Ian on 10/19/02
For ian by Nigel kembrey on 10/19/02

Cycads Posted by Marcus on 10/17/02

Seattle.... by Kenton on 10/17/02
cycas revoluta by Mike- Seattle on 10/17/02
One I am aware of... by Rob Wagner on 10/17/02
got one in my yard by Berndt - Seattle on 10/17/02
Cycas taitungensis... by Jay in Shelton on 10/18/02
Cycas r.... by alex_7b on 10/18/02
lesser known Cycas by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/19/02
Why no morning sun? by Mike-Seattle on 10/24/02
Cycad leaves, freezing temps, and sun by Mike, Marietta,SC,z8a on 10/25/02

Anyone tried Trachycarpus Takaghii? Posted by Randy z7b Rehoboth Beach, DE on 10/17/02

Takaghii by Nigel kembrey on 10/17/02
The crawling palm by Chuck Fulton on 10/17/02
T. takaghii by Ian on 10/18/02
Well then I already have it! by Randy z7b on 10/18/02
Here is a picture of mine. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/19/02
Jeffs takaghii by Nigel kembrey on 10/19/02
I have that also by Ian on 10/19/02

-Must-Have-Palms:::Must-Have-Palms- Posted by Eric on 10/17/02

Try Flower World by Kenton on 10/17/02
Eric, I can bring one to your door... by Jay in Shelton on 10/17/02

Trachycarpus oreophilus Posted by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/17/02

Hummmm.... by Kenton on 10/17/02
Trachycarpus oreophilus by Nigel kembrey on 10/17/02
I have one. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/17/02
re; I have one by Nigel kembrey on 10/17/02
Mine healthy by Rob Wagner on 10/17/02
Oreophilus by Rob Wagner on 10/17/02
I might have one by Ian on 10/18/02
I got mine from a friend. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/18/02

tell me your wish ,it mite come true soon Posted by the palm place on 10/17/02

I wish for free stuff.... by Ian on 10/18/02
Professional Business by Spell Checker on 10/18/02

washington robusta are coming taking orders Posted by len on 10/17/02

Ship to the Eugene area? by Eric on 10/17/02
Eric, I can bring one to your door... by Eric on 10/17/02

Phoenix canariensis hardy in Zone 8 ? Posted by Albert Adams on 10/17/02

Borderline by Kenton on 10/17/02
My neighbour has a great specimen by Mike in Victoria on 10/17/02
canary Iland [phoenix carariesis] by the palm place on 10/17/02
My advice for growing CIDP is... by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/17/02
Phoenix by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/18/02
To Jeff: Use sand? by Mike in Victoria on 10/18/02
The problem with 100% sand... by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/18/02
Thanks by Mike in Victoria on 10/18/02
In need of CIDP seeds... by Larrick in Blaine on 10/24/02

Jeff: Daytime temps in Victoria similar to CA coast today Posted by Denis basking in the sun. 21C on 10/17/02

Very Warm today by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/17/02
Warm in Lantzville/Nanaimo by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/17/02
Getting hot again by Eric on 10/17/02
Cold down here. by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 10/17/02
Victoria was 21C. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/17/02
Victoria weather by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/18/02

shade planting: eucs or bamboo? Posted by Dave, FedWay on 10/16/02

more things to consider by Ian on 10/16/02
My advice. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/17/02
Photo of P. vivax 'aureocaulis'. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/17/02
Eucs by Ian on 10/18/02
Thanks, Ian and Jeff by Dave, FedWay on 10/18/02
P. vivax 'aureocaulis' by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/18/02
Jeff - stability of 'aureocaulis'? by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/19/02
My experience. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/19/02
chimeras by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/19/02
Vivax by Ian on 10/19/02
Viva la vivax, 'daikonchiku' by Steve in Brookings on 10/21/02
more about vivax by Ian on 10/21/02
P. violascens by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/21/02
P. violascens is nice.... by Ian on 10/21/02

windmill palms for sale Posted by len on 10/16/02

Where are you located? by Larry on 10/16/02
Size ???? by Robert on 10/17/02
wind mill palms hight by the palm place on 10/17/02
$ 350 each canary Iland by the palm place on 10/17/02
we are in white rock b.c. canada by len on 10/17/02

Roger ,Mexican Orange Posted by Tony, olywa. on 10/16/02

Choisya Ternata by Tony , Olywa. on 10/16/02
Very common here by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/16/02
I have one of those. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley, Wa on 10/16/02
smelly leaves? by Dave, FedWay on 10/16/02
link to article by Dave, FedWay on 10/16/02
Smell not a problem by Rob Wagner on 10/16/02
A fragrant citrusy evergreen by Steve, N.J.,7-A on 10/18/02

My Takil arrived!!!! Posted by Kenton on 10/15/02

Great you got yours. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley, Wa on 10/16/02
Hardly in New England! by Randy in Rehoboth Beach on 10/16/02
Takils by Nick z7 md on 10/16/02
Tender Kiddies, Tough adults by Randy z7b Rehoboth Beach,DE on 10/17/02
My takil is in transit by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 10/18/02
takils by Nigel kembrey on 10/18/02
Hey nigel by Randy z7b on 10/18/02
Bronzing by Nigel kembrey on 10/18/02
Nigel, can you post a pic of your takil? by Vito, North Vancouver on 10/19/02
for vito by Nigel kembrey on 10/19/02
For Nigel by Vito on 10/21/02

For Steve , Randy and Roger Posted by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/15/02

JubaeaX parajubaea by Nigel kembrey on 10/15/02
Nope! by Randy in Rehoboth Beach, DE on 10/16/02
Hooks by Nigel Kembrey on 10/16/02
Jeff and Nigel by Roger, Olympia on 10/16/02
Phils hybrids by Nigel kembrey on 10/16/02
Jungle Music. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/18/02
I agree by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/19/02

In San Diego for a couple weeks. Posted by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley, Wa on 10/15/02

Seeds I've picked up so far. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley, Wa on 10/24/02
Sharing by Larrick in Blaine on 10/25/02
Sure what would you like? by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/30/02

Finally warming up Posted by Eric on 10/15/02

Warm by Kenton on 10/15/02
Temps, Oct.15. Damn fine. by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/16/02

Phoenix roebelinii hardy when protected ? Posted by rOBERT on 10/15/02

Wouldnt even try it by Kenton on 10/15/02
If you want to try it by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley, Wa on 10/15/02
Somewhat hardy by Chuck Fulton on 10/15/02
I'm going to try it this winter by Bruce in Portland on 10/15/02
Almost no chance. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/15/02
HARDIER, Are you kidding? by Roger, Olympia on 10/15/02
P. roebelinii a loser in Brookings by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/16/02
Optomistic by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/16/02
Zone 11/24 plants? You guys are crazy! by Eric on 10/16/02
Lets put it in perspective !! by Albert on 10/17/02

Victoria Washie and tall Waggie pics. Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC on 10/14/02

Very Impressive! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/14/02
All the pics. are Awesome by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/15/02
How do I access them? by Eric on 10/15/02
Eric by Joe,Salt Spring Island on 10/15/02
How about... by Marc from Delta on 10/15/02
Posting pictures by Bruce in Portland on 10/16/02
For Denis. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/16/02

Does anyone have any Washingtonia pics? Posted by Eric on 10/14/02

Happy Thanksgiving to BC'ers Posted by Eric in Eug. on 10/14/02

Turkey on the patio deck. by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/14/02
Full of turkey by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/14/02
Excellent day for Thanksgiving by Brian, Tofino, BC - 8b on 10/15/02
Las Palmas Norte by steve on 10/19/02

Phoenix theophrasti Posted by Jen in Shelton on 10/14/02

Reasonable by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/14/02
Theophrasti by Marc from Delta on 10/14/02
I bought one by Bruce in Portland on 10/14/02
Bruces theophrasti by Roger on 10/15/02

Joe: Tall Waggie and fair size Washingtonia in Victoria. Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC *Happy Thanksgiving on 10/14/02

Cool by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/14/02
Where is the Waggie? by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/15/02

Burning Musa Basjoo Posted by Kenton on 10/13/02

My M. Basjoo are hanging in there. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/13/02
Musas in Eugene still AOK by Eric on 10/14/02
Bananas by Larrick of Bellingham on 10/14/02

Frost! Posted by Eric on 10/12/02

Colder here. by Roger, Olympia on 10/12/02
My low last night. by Roger, Olympia on 10/12/02
Island temp by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/12/02
cold by Dan on 10/12/02
Seattle.... by Kenton on 10/13/02
better here than elsewhere by Andrew near Newberg, OR z8b on 10/13/02
Heavy Frost by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/13/02
The Farmer's Almanac... by Kenton on 10/13/02
Getting chilly over here too! by Nathan Wilson on 10/14/02
Pleasant on Vancouver Isl. by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/14/02
No frost here, but nights cold by Rob Wagner on 10/15/02

Butia Posted by Larrick of Bellingham on 10/12/02

Poor Soil Posted by Larrick on 10/12/02

I have the same problem by rOBERT on 10/12/02
just how bad is it? by Ian on 10/12/02
Raised beds by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/12/02
You could try this. by Roger, Olympia on 10/12/02
I second Roger's suggestion. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/12/02
Exact opposite by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/12/02
I have to side with Ian by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/13/02
Rock by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/13/02
Clay and sand by Las Vegas Martin on 10/13/02
what I have done with clay.... by Ian on 10/14/02

WHERE DO I FIND Chamaedorea microspadix ? Posted by rOBERT on 10/12/02

I have some good sized ones. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/12/02

Olive tree recommendation Posted by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/12/02

Sunset says... by Kenton on 10/12/02
I would recommend 'mission' by Ian on 10/12/02
Autumn olives (Eleagnus umbellate)? by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/12/02
Russian Olives... by Eric on 10/12/02
Olive trees by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/13/02
Olives in Seattle by Brent in Seattle on 10/15/02
Russian ollives by Kenton on 10/15/02

E. Debeuzevillei Posted by rOBERT on 10/12/02

E. Debeuzevillei by Vito, North Vancouver on 10/12/02
are you sure about its identity? by Ian on 10/12/02
Euc. deb. by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/12/02
Mine has shorter leaves by Vito on 10/13/02
They start larger. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/13/02
How about a pic? by Ian on 10/14/02
Varience by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/14/02

Pictures of my garden. Posted by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/11/02

Try this link. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/11/02
WOW WOW WOW WOW by Kenton on 10/11/02
Can't open the link by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/11/02
never mind by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/12/02
Awesome Exotics!!! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/12/02
Hi Jeff by Ian on 10/12/02
Very Inspiring! by Janet on 10/12/02
That's very cool. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/12/02
Fanastic garden, HPI a must do....... by Roger, Olympia on 10/12/02
Fanastic garden, HPI a must do....... by Roger, Olympia on 10/12/02
your garden by Nigel Kembrey on 10/12/02
Answers to questions on my garden. by Jeff, Victroia, BC, 8b on 10/12/02
Jeff by Roger, Olympia on 10/12/02
Garden Tour '03 by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/12/02
2003 Tour by Vito on 10/13/02
answers by Nigel Kembrey on 10/13/02
Musa basjoo flowering by Marc Vissers (Belgium - zone 8) on 10/13/02
musa by Nigel kembrey on 10/13/02
Fertilizer, Garden Tour & Bananas by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/13/02
Musa Flower by Nigel Kembrey on 10/13/02
Flowering Musa basjoo by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/13/02
Now that you impressed us... by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/13/02
Jeff by Roger, Olympia on 10/14/02
Incredible by Eric in Eug. on 10/14/02
Acer fertilizer by Dan on 10/14/02
Did someone say Acer? by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/14/02

Washingtonia filifera Posted by Larrick on 10/11/02

Sure by Kenton on 10/11/02
no large ones yet.... by Ian on 10/12/02
Ther are... by Jay in Shelton on 10/12/02

There's gotta be someone.... Posted by Kenton on 10/11/02

Sabal Minor sprouts by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley, Wa on 10/11/02
Sure by Kenton on 10/11/02
hmmm... by Ian on 10/12/02

I need advice for Chamaedorea microspadix Posted by Larry, East Vancouver on 10/11/02

C. microspadix by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/11/02
Thanks Barrie - a few more questions? by Larry on 10/11/02
Question for Larry ?? by Robert on 10/12/02
Follow up for Larry by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/12/02
It was a gift. by Larry on 10/13/02

X Butiarecastrum ?? Posted by Tony , Olympia on 10/11/02

Mule palms by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/11/02
I LOVE my Butia X Jubaea by Randy z7b on 10/11/02
You guys just missed out. by Roger, Oympia on 10/11/02
From seed by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/11/02
Butia x parajubaea? by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/11/02
I have one to sell... by Jay in Shelton on 10/12/02
very expensive. by Roger, Olympia on 10/12/02
Good luck, indeed by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/13/02
You are right! its P. coccoides. by Roger, Olympia on 10/13/02

Albizia seed question ?? Posted by Randy on 10/11/02

Pods dry when ripe by Rob Wagner on 10/11/02
not easy to get by Ian on 10/12/02

Palm Genie Posted by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/10/02

how about.... by Ian on 10/10/02
These ones by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/11/02
My vulgar tastes... by Rob Wagner on 10/11/02
Mine would be... by Kenton on 10/11/02
Forgive my lack of scientific Nomenclat. by Eric on 10/11/02
one of each by Nigel Kembrey on 10/11/02
My three wishes. by Roger, Olympia on 10/11/02
Palm list. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/11/02
Three amazing palms by Cody on 10/11/02
Genie palms by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/12/02
tough to say... by Ian on 10/12/02
hmmmmmmm by Orlando in Lisbon, Portugal on 10/15/02
palms for sale by len on 10/16/02

Content to be back in the PNW Posted by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/10/02

Well said Steve by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/10/02
I would look to S. Oregon by Eric on 10/10/02
I cant get enough of California by Kenton on 10/11/02
Ideal Climate by Eric on 10/11/02
Ashland is it by Las Vegas Martin on 10/11/02
Question for Steve: by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/11/02
So. Cal. air quality by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/12/02
The Klamath Area by Eric on 10/12/02

Not sure if you saw, but.... Posted by Kevster2001 on 10/10/02

Try this... by Kenton on 10/10/02
Filifera, maybe. by Kevster2001 on 10/10/02
Funny you mention by Eric on 10/10/02
Eugene/Roseburg area by Ian on 10/12/02
Where are the Feijoa and Chamaerops? by Eric on 10/12/02
oops, didn't respond to this one by Ian on 10/14/02
A fraternity..... by Eric on 10/15/02

Im upset at my CITRUS Posted by Kenton on 10/10/02

I wish I had the answer. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley, Wa on 10/11/02
2 possibilities by Steve in Brookings, OR on 10/12/02
Ok that makes sense by Kenton on 10/15/02

Sabal Bermudanan Pics in my garden Posted by Roger, Olympia on 10/09/02

Awesome pics!! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/10/02
Sabal by Nigel Kembrey on 10/10/02
Wonderful Palms by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/10/02
Thank you all. by Roger, Olympia on 10/10/02

Potting up Sabal palmetto seedlings... Posted by SnoopyK on 10/09/02

Big Cinerea cut down Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/09/02

I hope youre being sarcastic... by Kenton on 10/09/02
You obviously don't know me! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/10/02

Ian, good site for Ceroxylon parvifrons? Posted by Jay in Shelton on 10/08/02

Are you sure.... by Kenton on 10/09/02
yes... by Jay in Shelton on 10/09/02
Ian by Ian on 10/10/02
Thank you for the input... by Jay in Shelton on 10/10/02

Barrie, my Palms and Cycads... Posted by Jay in Shelton on 10/08/02

My list by Kenton on 10/08/02
very nice list Kenton... by Jay in Shelton on 10/08/02
Agave parryi by Kenton on 10/09/02
Lists by Nigel Kembrey on 10/09/02
Nigel, some notes... by Jay in Shelton on 10/09/02
English list by Nigel Kembrey on 10/09/02
T. latisectus by Ian on 10/10/02
Latisectus by Nigel Kembrey on 10/10/02
Jubaea by Ian on 10/10/02

I need help from the experts on this board Posted by Tony on 10/08/02

Tony... by Jay in Shelton on 10/08/02
I agree... by Kenton on 10/08/02
any tips for winter protection by Tony on 10/09/02
Use PVC pipe by Bruce in Portland on 10/09/02
Hey Tony by Roger, Olympia on 10/09/02
HEY ROGER by TONY on 10/10/02
Tony by Roger, Olympia on 10/10/02
Roger by Tony on 10/10/02

Joe ! That's a fantastic Opuntia ! Posted by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/08/02

Cactus by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/09/02

Lane County nurseries Posted by Eric on 10/08/02

Nurseries by Chuck Fulton on 10/09/02
Just T. Fortunei? Or more? by Eric on 10/10/02
More by Chuck Fulton on 10/10/02
Called Gray's and saw another by Eric on 10/10/02
Home Improvement plants by Steve in Brookings on 10/11/02
Found It! by Eric on 10/12/02

Plants to trade. Posted by Larry from East Vancouver on 10/07/02

Do you know what the name of this is? Posted by Marc from Delta on 10/07/02

Passiflora (Passionflower) by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/07/02
Blue Passionflower by CF on 10/08/02
Passionflowers by Rob Wagner on 10/08/02
I took mine out. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/08/02
Thanks by Marc from Delta on 10/08/02

Has anyone tried Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica)? Posted by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/07/02

Yes by Chuck Fulton on 10/07/02
Yes by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/08/02
Great! Any for sale? by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/08/02
Tasty by Chuck Fulton on 10/08/02
What is the average size? by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/09/02
About 20 feet. by Chuck Fulton on 10/10/02
Loquat size by Ian on 10/10/02

Acrocomia totai??? Posted by Jay in Shelton on 10/07/02

I think it should be tried also by Ian on 10/07/02
Money to burn by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/08/02
I think not by Ian on 10/08/02
some reports... by Jay in Shelton on 10/08/02
Wet snow loads by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/09/02
Snow and exotics by Ian on 10/10/02
I'll recognize your house... by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/10/02
Acrocomia totai by Ian on 10/10/02
I'll leave the Acrocomia to you, thanks by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/11/02
Survival or not, it's worth it... by Jay in Shelton on 10/11/02
Reliable testamony by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/11/02
etc... by Ian on 10/12/02
Damn, and I was hoping... by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/12/02
expensive vs. tender by Ian on 10/12/02

Juania australis Posted by Jay in Shelton on 10/07/02

Juania by Ian on 10/08/02
Ian by Jay in Shelton on 10/08/02
Juania Australis seedlings by Nigel Kembrey on 10/09/02
That is ridiculous by Ian on 10/10/02
Not all that attractive, really by Steve in Brookings on 10/10/02
that's interesting by Ian on 10/10/02
Juania by Nigel Kembrey on 10/10/02
Ceroxylons by Steve in Brookings on 10/11/02

Eucalyptus recommendation Posted by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/07/02

euc's... by Jay in Shelton on 10/07/02
Here's a few more. by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/07/02
Bigger than you think. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/07/02
The reason for height restriction. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/07/02
Eucalyptus Caesia? by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/07/02
Eucs by Nigel kembrey on 10/07/02
re: eucs by george in bandon,oregon on 10/07/02
eucs by Ian on 10/07/02
speaking of eucs by Gary on 10/08/02
re: speaking of eucs by george in bandon,oregon on 10/08/02
Thank you all for your info and help by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/09/02

Tetrapanax Posted by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 10/07/02

Don't get me started on this plant... by Jay in Shelton on 10/07/02
tetrapanax by Cody on 10/07/02
Where can I find one? by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 10/07/02
Chuck by Jay in Shelton on 10/07/02
Jay by Vito on 10/08/02
Thanks, Jay by Chuck Fulton on 10/08/02

Hardy Palms List Posted by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/07/02

More for us to try by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/07/02
where ? by PfTully on 10/07/02
Chamaedorea microspadix by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/07/02
One more thing... by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/07/02
A Warning (somewhat)... by Jay in Shelton on 10/07/02
Don't forget Dryness and Wetness by Randy z7b on 10/07/02
Exactly by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/07/02
The CRDB by Nigel kembrey on 10/07/02
P.S. to previous note by Nigel kembrey on 10/07/02
I have a few on the list. by Roger, Olympia on 10/07/02
Sabal Bermudana by Nigel kembrey on 10/07/02
Sabal bermudana by Roger, Olympia on 10/08/02
Hardy palms by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/08/02
Sabal mexicana by Rob Wagner on 10/08/02
Chameadoreas by Rob Wagner on 10/08/02
Sabal bermudiana by Mike,Marietta,SC,z8a on 10/08/02
Rob, here's the dope on Chameadorea by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/09/02
Comparative results by Rob Wagner on 10/10/02

Joe: Jeff visited over the weekend. Posted by Denis watching the snowbird fly by. on 10/07/02

Correction: Snowbirds by Denis on 10/07/02
The Gorge by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/07/02

stolen washingtonia Posted by sheldog on 10/05/02

Oddly enough by Mike in Victoria on 10/05/02
stolen palms by Nigel Kembrey on 10/05/02
Achored palms by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/05/02
It is a shame.... by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/05/02
Stolen Exotics by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/06/02
Plant theft growing. by Vito, North Vancouver on 10/07/02

cocoa mulch... Posted by Fred on 10/04/02

cocoa mulch by Nigel Kembrey on 10/05/02
Where to find it? by Mike- Seattle on 10/05/02

Trachy coming back from the dead! Posted by Bruce in Portland on 10/04/02

Tough Palms by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/04/02
Tough enough by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/05/02
Rudi's place by Bruce in Portland on 10/05/02
An oasis by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/05/02
Very Hardy by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/06/02

leaning robusta... Posted by Fred on 10/04/02

Enjoy by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/04/02
maybe... by SnoopyK on 10/04/02
OK... by Fred on 10/04/02
How Big? by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/05/02
3 feet of trunk by Fred on 10/07/02
Awesome by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/08/02

Full Zonal Denial Posted by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/03/02

A lot of people ;-) by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/03/02
Im stretching it.... by Kenton on 10/03/02
Kenton, Nice hearing for you as well by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/03/02
Then I must be really bold by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/04/02
Sunset Zone 3 Capers by Eric on 10/04/02
Joe, you are the boldest of the bold by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/04/02
Pushing the envelope by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/04/02
Sunset should be taken with a grain of by Ichiro_sasaki on 1/27/03

Parajubaea torallyi var. torallyi Posted by Jay in Shelton on 10/03/02

forgot Arenga micrantha... by Jay in Shelton on 10/03/02
Parajubaea hardiness by Ian on 10/03/02
Ian... by Jay in Shelton on 10/03/02
Hardiness around 16f-17f. (maybe?) by Roger, Olympia on 10/03/02
Hey there Jay... by Roger, Olympia on 10/03/02
Guess on Arenga micrantha by Rob Wagner on 10/03/02
I have P. cocoides in the ground. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/03/02
Parajubaeas and Arengas by Nigel Kembrey on 10/03/02
Arenga Engleri by Roger, Olympia on 10/05/02

W. Filiferas at FLower World Posted by Parker (Seattle 8b) on 10/02/02

Filifera temptations by Eric on 10/02/02
One more thing by Eric on 10/02/02
Okay, don't take me for a spammer! by Eric on 10/02/02
W. filifera or robusta? by Ian on 10/03/02
last year... by Jay in Shelton on 10/03/02
Not sure by Parker (Seattle 8b) on 10/03/02
Robusta it is by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/03/02
Oh dear..... by Eric on 10/04/02
Maybe it is a mixture by Parker (Seattle 8b) on 10/04/02

Prices Posted by Eric on 10/02/02

For the palm itself? by Mike in Victoria on 10/02/02
price... by Jay in Shelton on 10/02/02
How tall are 15-gallon specimens? by Eric on 10/02/02

Edgeworthia? Posted by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/02/02

Edgeworthia by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 10/02/02
Nice plant by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/02/02
good fragrance by Sam on 10/02/02
Going to have to pick one up. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/02/02
Edgeworthia by Ian on 10/03/02
Piroche form by Steve Bismarck on 10/09/02

Agave parryi Posted by kenton on 10/01/02

Very Hardy by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/02/02
Other Agaves by Marc from Delta on 10/03/02

Happy October Posted by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/01/02

Frost? by Ryan on 10/01/02
Nanaimo region by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 10/01/02
My low was 4°C on my min/max. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/01/02
Not in Seattle by Kenton on 10/01/02
Patchy Frost by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/02/02
Frost here this morning by Vito, North Vancouver on 10/02/02
'Worried' about Eugene by Eric on 10/02/02
Light frost in Maple Valley by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 10/02/02

Given a nice Trachy. Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/01/02

How's about... by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/01/02
Good Idea by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/02/02

Musa sikkimensis Posted by Bruce in Portland on 9/30/02

my experience... by Jay in Shelton on 10/01/02
sikkimensis by Brian, Tofino, BC - 8b on 10/01/02
sikkimensis by Berndt on 10/01/02
Musa sikkimensis by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/02/02
I have a large clump. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/02/02

Where can I get T. nanus? Posted by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/30/02

Maybe I can help by Denis -Victoria, BC on 9/30/02
Late fall/Early Winter? by Eric on 10/01/02
T. nanus by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/01/02
Thanks a bunch Denis. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/01/02
Bienvenue Jeff by Denis -Victoria, BC on 10/02/02
I'll give you a call. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 10/02/02

Palm Society General Meeting Posted by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 9/30/02

To Kenton... Posted by Jay in Shelton on 9/30/02

Sorry by Kenton on 10/01/02

Need info. about Ensete V. Maurelii (Red Abyssinian Banana) Posted by Thomas on 9/30/02

Your banana by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/30/02

Which one of these two palms is hardier? Posted by Roger, Olympia on 9/30/02

My guess by Joe. Salt Spring Island on 9/30/02
I agree with Joe by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/30/02
I think.... by Ian on 9/30/02
I heard that butia x totallri? is hardie by Randy z7b on 11/01/02

Joe, I planted 7 Trachys and 3 Washingtonias Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC on 9/29/02

Way to Go by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/29/02
Joe did you get the rain? by Denis -Victoria, BC on 9/29/02
Not a Drop by joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/30/02
Did you mean the slight... by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/30/02
Cold and Wet by Eric on 10/01/02
The 'R' is silent by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 10/01/02

cyperus papyrus Posted by Marvin on 9/28/02

semi-hardy? by Matt in West Seattle on 9/28/02
Hardy Papyrus by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/29/02
Babaco Papaya by Jay in Shelton on 9/29/02
I am by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 9/29/02
Babaco not hardy enough by Rob Wagner on 9/30/02
Cyperus alternifolius by Jeff zone 8 N.C. on 9/30/02

Joe, Ian: Advice Needed Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC on 9/28/02

Watch the Salts by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/29/02
I think Joe has pretty much covered it by Ian on 9/30/02

Phoenix Robellini (Pygmy Date Palm) Seeds Posted by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 9/28/02

Advice Needed by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 9/30/02
ripe seeds by John Bois on 10/03/02

Warm again! Posted by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/27/02

Nanaimo by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/28/02
Lantzville temps by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/28/02
Love those coconuts! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/29/02

dwarf orinoco? Posted by larry on 9/27/02

Orinoco by Pablo - Renton WA 8A on 10/03/02

Trade anyone? Posted by Jay in Shelton on 9/26/02

All I got.... by Kenton on 9/27/02

Height? Posted by Eric on 9/26/02

Impressive by Chuck Fulton on 9/29/02

Heat Wave Posted by Eric on 9/26/02

Pleasant to say the least. by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/26/02

alocasia Posted by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 9/26/02

Yes by Steve in Brookings (Phoenix at the moment) on 9/30/02
Alocasia macrorrhizos by Marc Vissers on 10/01/02

Bananas? Posted by Larry on 9/26/02

Musa acuminata by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/26/02
Any fruit? by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/26/02
Mine is fruiting now by Dave on 9/26/02
Nobody really cares Dave by Vito on 9/27/02
??? by Ian on 9/27/02
No, I'm not the same Dave by Dave in FW on 9/27/02
My apologies by Vito on 9/28/02
HAHAHAAHAHAAHAHAHA by Matt on 9/28/02

Frost on the Rock Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/25/02

Frost! Wow! by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/25/02
What elevation? by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/25/02
Very Low lying by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/26/02

Hello Jeff: Speedy Wagnerianus Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC on 9/25/02

My hybrid waggie by Vito on 9/25/02
speedy waggies by Nigel Kembrey on 9/25/02
T. wagnerianus by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/25/02
T wagnerianus by Nigel kembrey on 9/25/02
Waggies by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/25/02
Are you sure? by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/25/02
One experience. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/25/02
Totally agree Jeff by Vito on 9/26/02
Where would you get more hybrids? by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/26/02
Trachycarus takil a winner too. by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/26/02
T Takil by Nigel kembrey on 9/26/02
Little wind damage with mine by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/26/02
Wagnerianus x Fortunei by Vito on 9/27/02
T Takil by Nigel kembrey on 9/27/02
Nigel e-mail by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/27/02

Sex change! Posted by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/24/02

sex change by Nigel kembrey on 9/25/02
Long time in cultivation by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/25/02
I have read about this before... by Ian on 9/25/02
I have one. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/25/02

Tree ferns Posted by Roger, Olympia on 9/24/02

U-Village by Kenton on 9/24/02
They say shade by Bruce in Portland on 9/24/02
Full sun OK. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/24/02
Dappled Light by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/25/02
what's the point? by Ian on 9/25/02
Hard pressed by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/25/02
My soil is bad also. by Roger in Olympia on 9/25/02
Challenges by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/25/02

Chuck in Castroville Posted by Jay in Shelton on 9/24/02

Neon Palms by Chuck Fulton on 9/24/02
Sabal birmingham by Kenton on 9/24/02
Nurseries by Chuck Fulton on 9/25/02
Thanks Chuck... by Jay in Shelton on 9/26/02

Cities should get huge ones Posted by Henry on 9/24/02

I'm with ya by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/24/02
Now now, we mustn't get too carried away by Eric on 9/24/02
good call Eric by Henry on 9/24/02
Trachys as street trees? by Tim from tacoma on 9/24/02
OK I think by Tim (Portland) z9 on 9/25/02
Fronds over Fall color! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/25/02
Trachys and dry summers by Ian on 9/25/02
Trachycarpus by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 9/25/02

Canna Lillies Posted by Kenton on 9/23/02

Experiment by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/24/02
nick those seeds by Sam on 9/24/02

lord of all gardening demon worshipper Posted by paul on 9/23/02

Dear, Demon Worshipper by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/23/02
Hey Paul... by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/24/02
yeah but by paul on 9/24/02
6 foot long legs by Vito, North Vancouver on 9/25/02

god Posted by paul on 9/23/02

waste of time by Nigel on 9/23/02
To whom are you refering to? by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/23/02
Not welcome by Nigel on 9/23/02
Don't give up on us yet! by Roger Olympia on 9/24/02
Setting the record striaght by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/24/02
me too! by Las Vegas Martin on 9/24/02

Farming Trachys in the PNW? Posted by Alex Ondia on 9/23/02

I love this idea by Kenton on 9/23/02
The time is now by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/23/02
Cost... by Marc from Delta on 9/23/02
It is being done. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/23/02
Any idea who? by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/24/02
I'm doing it by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/24/02
Tracy grower. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/24/02
All OK ! by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/24/02
field growing trachys by Ian on 9/25/02
How about under cover? by Jack Bober on 9/26/02

Bulgarian Trachy. seeds up Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/23/02

Bulgarian Trachycarpus by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/23/02
Seedlings eh? by Marc from Delta on 9/23/02
Plant them as seedlings by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/24/02

Autumn Plant Delights catalog Posted by Rob Wagner on 9/23/02

Another of Europe's "banana belts" Posted by Eric on 9/23/02

A good area too by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/23/02
Locarno by Las Vegas Martin on 9/23/02

How do I stop a Willow from regrowing? Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC on 9/22/02

Persistence by Chuck Fulton on 9/23/02
Musa by Ian on 9/23/02

Well I dont know how to post the.... Posted by Dion Ohio Z6 on 9/22/02

Here it is. by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/23/02
Thank's Barrie by Dion OH Z6 on 9/23/02
Nice pics. by Roger Olympia on 9/23/02
Thanks Roger....... by Dion OH Z6 on 9/24/02

Lots and lots of new pics taken yesterday.... Posted by Dion Ohio Z6 on 9/22/02

Oops hope this works.. by Dion Ohio Z6 on 9/22/02
Give it another try by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/23/02

Plant sale time Posted by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA-z10a on 9/22/02

Chuck, you're right by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/23/02

This board Posted by michael on 9/22/02

Article by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA-z10a on 9/22/02
response to Michael by Ian on 9/22/02
Read the Header by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/22/02
Love H.P.I. by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/22/02
Barrie... by Ian on 9/22/02
The context message by Nelson on 9/22/02
final time I waste board space on this by michael on 9/23/02
To Nelson by Roger Olympia on 9/23/02
Well written!!! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/23/02
interesting.... by Ian on 9/23/02
For Dave by Vito on 9/23/02
Vito by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/24/02
Joe by Vito on 9/25/02
Glad to have ya back!! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/26/02

What is the best climate in Puget Sound? Posted by Rick Jones 7b on 9/22/02

Madronas by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 9/22/02
depends on what you want to grow by Ian on 9/22/02
Anyone know how windy Oak Harbor is? by Rick Jones 7b on 9/22/02
And cacti by Chuck Fulton on 9/22/02
Nasty Stuff by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/22/02
Do Optunia-Fragilis produce fruit? by Parker on 9/22/02
Chuck, I live near Olympia in 7b (End) by Rick Jones on 9/22/02
Native Opuntia by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/22/02
Still gotta see that one Joe. by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/23/02
Check it out by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/24/02

signing off Posted by Dave on 9/21/02

Join in Anytime!! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/22/02
Ditto by Steve in Brookings, OR on 9/22/02
Glad to see you go !! by Phil Packer on 9/22/02
immature behavior by Las Vegas Martin on 9/22/02
If someone has it coming.... by Ian on 9/22/02

South Delta palm plantings. Posted by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/21/02

Sounds Good by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/22/02

Trachycarpus Princeps Posted by James Verhaegen on 9/21/02

New Palms to the Pacific Northwest by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/21/02
prinseps by James Verhaegen on 9/22/02
For James. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/22/02
for jeff by James Verhaegen on 9/23/02

keep it in context Posted by dave on 9/21/02

What's hardy and What's not by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/21/02
Tall timber in the residential landscape by Steve in Brookings, OR on 9/21/02
I agree completely by Ian on 9/21/02
Profiling Dave the passionless dick.... by Matt on 9/21/02
DOH !!! by Phil Packer on 9/21/02
Oppressor of the People by Pat on 9/21/02
who the real wackos are by Ian on 9/21/02
Dave: Exotics are just starting out. by Denis -Victoria, BC on 9/21/02
Sheesh all you g(uys/als) by Eric on 9/22/02
Sorry Ian, should have included you too. by Matt on 9/22/02
Crazy Crazy Talk. by Roger, Olympia on 9/22/02
Calm down, everybody by Steve in Brookings, OR on 9/22/02
Every species has it's place. by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/22/02
don't apologize to me.... by Ian on 9/22/02
The problem, I suspect... by Steve in Brookings, OR on 9/23/02
I agree by Ian on 9/23/02

Joe,Jeff: I felt it. My first Quake. Posted by Denis on 9/21/02

Nothing Felt Here by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/21/02
Just barely felt one in July by Eric on 9/22/02
I felt it. by Jeff,Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/22/02

Indoor Palm Lighting Posted by Kirk on 9/21/02

Metal Halide by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 9/21/02
Metal halides and indoor palms by Rob Wagner on 9/22/02

Denis -Sorry Mr Protester you should not stand there. "Arrghh" Crash! Posted by Joe: Timberrrrr! Making room for exotics. on 9/20/02

More Palms!!! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/21/02
Thanks Denis.... by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/22/02

Citrus defoliation Posted by Kenton on 9/20/02

Maybe by Marc from Delta on 9/20/02
I suggest getting a moisture meter by Parker on 9/22/02

Illusive Photos... Posted by Jay in Shelton on 9/20/02

When will it Rain? Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/20/02

Rain then heat by Steve in Brookings, OR on 9/20/02
That's Warm!!! by Joe, Sa;t Spring Island on 9/20/02

Looking for Brahea armata Posted by Janet on 9/20/02

Very difficult to obtain by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/20/02
I have some... by Jay in Shelton on 9/20/02
WEST SEATTLE NURSERY by Kenton on 9/20/02
Try.... by Jeff Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/20/02
Looking further... by Janet_SW_BC on 9/21/02
10 a penny/ dollar ere by paul on 9/23/02

Big Dicksonia antartica's arriving next week Posted by Berndt Dan -Seattle on 9/19/02

Red flag for me by Steve in Brookings, OR on 9/20/02
Steve, price variations... by Jay in Shelton on 9/20/02
Location by SnoopyK in Western WA on 9/20/02
Location by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 9/20/02
location, price etc by Dan and Berndt on 9/21/02
location, price etc by Dan and Berndt on 9/21/02
Did the tree Ferns ever arrive? by James Honeycutt on 11/23/02

Can I come in? Posted by Michael L. on 9/19/02

Send in those Palm Pics. by joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/19/02
I know, I live near the Tri Cities!!!! by Kenton on 9/19/02
C'mon... by Fred on 9/19/02
Write your city cousel by Kenton on 9/19/02
Check this TRI-CITIES picture out by Kenton on 9/19/02
Sorry, hopefully this works... by Kenton on 9/19/02
Got a URL for the pic? by Eric on 9/20/02

Can anyone explain this? Posted by Eric on 9/19/02

Protection by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 9/19/02
Trachycarpus by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/19/02
8a, I believe by Eric on 9/19/02
Lake Constance ( Konstanz ) = Bodensee by Jost Z7b on 9/19/02
Bodensee by Jost on 9/19/02

HELP how do I get a plant to canada? Posted by Randy z7b on 9/18/02

Here's an Idea by Kenton on 9/18/02
Police State? by Eric on 9/18/02
Another idea by Kenton on 9/18/02
A failed Drug War and a failed Palm War by Eric on 9/18/02
Phyto. certificate by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/19/02
Randy, I still haven't forgotten by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 9/19/02
Randy... by Jay in Shelton on 9/20/02
DANGER......DANGER.....DANGER...... by the palm place on 10/18/02

yet another english garden!! Posted by paul on 9/18/02

english garden by renee zetweiler on 9/18/02
What's coventry? by Eric on 9/18/02
fantastic english garden by nicola holloway on 9/19/02
english gardens by renee zetweiler on 9/19/02
Southern England by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/20/02

New trend? Posted by Eric on 9/18/02

Vancouver Palm Society Garden impressive. Posted by Denis -In Vancouver taking pics on 9/18/02

Bone Dry on the rocks by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/19/02

Another nice garden in England. Posted by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/17/02

great work by marc bolowski on 9/19/02

NOAA winter prediction Posted by Kenton on 9/17/02

maybe not.... by Ian on 9/18/02
Hope there's no cold pools by Eric on 9/18/02
I trust NOAA by Kenton on 9/18/02

Blue Hesper palms Posted by Mike- Seattle on 9/17/02

Slow and sporatic by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/17/02
Me too by SnoopyK on 9/18/02
Brahea armata by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/18/02
heat? by Mike- Seattle on 9/19/02
Yes by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/19/02
Thanks and my seed source... by Mike- Seattle on 9/21/02
Carter by SnoopyK on 9/21/02

Check out my yahoo plant group Posted by Kenton on 9/17/02

Good trees for protection... Posted by Jay in Shelton on 9/17/02

Eucalyptus gunni by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/17/02
screen ideas by Ian on 9/18/02

Pics of my yard. Need help with Cordyline ID Posted by Parker (Seattle 8b) on 9/16/02

WOW by Kenton on 9/16/02
australis by Steve in Brookings, OR on 9/16/02
Cordyline I.D. by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/16/02
Awesome garden! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/17/02
thanks... by Parker on 9/17/02
ooops, forgot 3 pics, just added them by Parker on 9/17/02
Impressive! by Eric on 9/18/02
Beautiful Yard by Tim (Fairview OR) z8 and three quarters on 9/20/02
Thanks Eric. I will protect some things by Parker on 9/20/02
Calamondin is hardy by Eric on 9/22/02

Check this website out!!! Posted by Kenton on 9/16/02

this is where I ordered 'citrandarin' by Parker on 9/16/02
Rating plants by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/16/02
Bismarkia by Kenton on 9/16/02
More about hardyish citrus... by Rob Wagner on 9/16/02

Joe did you get rain too? Posted by Denis in Oak Harbor, WA State on 9/16/02

1/8" rain overnight in Olympia by Ian on 9/17/02
No rain to speak of by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/17/02

robusta/trachy Posted by ken on 9/16/02

Kent, WA by Kenton on 9/16/02
Climate zone in Kelowna by Mike in Victoria on 9/17/02
Highway 202 by Fred on 9/18/02

Has anyone tried Changsha Mandarin in the NW? Posted by Parker on 9/16/02

I did; not successful by Rob Wagner on 9/16/02

T. Fortunei - Pruning yellowing fronds ? Posted by Tony on 9/16/02

To prune or not to prune? by Jack on 9/16/02
Reports say... by Kenton on 9/16/02

Jubaeas sprouting Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/15/02

I ordered some seeds yesterday by Parker on 9/16/02
Jubaea c. by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/17/02
Jubaea hardiness by Ian on 9/17/02
Where can I buy one? by Vito, North Vancouver on 9/18/02
I sell Jubaeas by Diego on 10/17/02

People are growing washingtonias in Portland Posted by Tim Fairview OR Z8 and 3 quarters on 9/15/02

Fun to try by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/16/02
mine is great by Fred on 9/16/02
new trachys by fred on 9/16/02
Washingtonias in Hillsboro Oregon by Jack on 9/16/02
climate by Tim (Fairview OR) z8 and 3 quarters on 9/19/02
Portland / Salt Spring Island weather by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/20/02

Musa basjoo over winter. Posted by Kenton on 9/15/02

depends how big it is... by Ian on 9/16/02
musa basjoo over winter by islander on 9/19/02
test pic by roger on 2/18/03

Butia Posted by Kenton on 9/15/02

Any Trachy Seeds in Portland? Posted by Jack on 9/14/02

Seeds in Wilsonville by Peter in Portland on 9/17/02

Opinion on Mahonia ? Posted by Matt on 9/14/02

Variable by Rob Wagner on 9/14/02
mahonias by Ian on 9/16/02
Mahonia Hybrids by Peter in Portland on 9/18/02

El Nino Posted by Blake/ N. Vancouver on 9/13/02

I hope NOAA is right? by Roger, Olympia on 9/14/02
Farmer's Almanac says by Kenton on 9/15/02
Farmer's Almanac says by Roger, Olympia on 9/15/02
Hello Blake by Vito , North Vancouver 8a on 9/16/02
Hi Vito by Blake/ N. Vancouver on 9/16/02
Blake, if Cody needs a ride... by Vito on 9/18/02
Blake, if Cody needs a ride... by Vito on 9/18/02

Musa Basjoo Posted by Kenton on 9/13/02

Variable trait by Rob Wagner on 9/14/02

What palms, nana's and other delights ? Posted by Matt on 9/13/02

not a whole lot, actually... by Ian on 9/13/02
Ian... by Jay in Shelton on 9/14/02
hi Jay by Ian on 9/16/02
Ian... by Jay in Shelton on 9/17/02

agave americana Posted by Domingo on 9/12/02

yes by Ian on 9/13/02
Speaking of Agave..... by Kenton on 9/13/02
not Echeveria... by Ian on 9/13/02
Ok, that makes sense. by Kenton on 9/13/02

Date Palms Posted by TL Simmons on 9/12/02

I have Date Palm sprouts by Kenton on 9/12/02

Imitating Washies with Trachies Posted by Eric on 9/12/02

Clean trunked Trachycarpus by Barrie Maguire on 9/12/02
but is it "available".... by Ian on 9/12/02
Maybe... by Jay in Shelton on 9/13/02
agreed by Ian on 9/13/02
Trachycarpus bare trunk by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/14/02
Great photos by Chuck Fulton on 9/14/02
thanks.... by Ian on 9/16/02

Banana Joe: Denis going bananas Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC on 9/12/02

Banana Rama! by Joe, Salt Spring island on 9/12/02
Phoenix pic. by Joe, Salt Spring island on 9/12/02

Stupid Palm Question Posted by Tony on 9/12/02

Washingtonia robusta by Kenton on 9/12/02
do they get skinnier as they get taller? by Tony on 9/12/02
It's an optical illusion by Eric on 9/12/02

Bougainvillea - loosing leaves Posted by Berndt on 9/11/02

Where do you live? by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA-z10a on 9/12/02
Also, what kind is it? by Steve in Brookings, OR on 9/12/02
bougainvillea in Brookings? by Las Vegas Martin on 9/12/02
Bougainvillea - loosing leaves by Berndt on 9/12/02
Bougainvillea in Brookings by Steve in Brookings, OR on 9/12/02
Bougainvillea by steve, las cruces/8a on 9/13/02
bougainvillea by Las Vegas Martin on 9/13/02
hardy bouganvillea by Ian on 9/13/02
sounds interesting by Steve in Brookings, OR on 9/13/02
could be by Ian on 9/13/02

Has anyone tried: Manihot grahamii? Posted by Jay in Shelton on 9/11/02

grahamii or carthageniensis? by Steve in Brookings, OR on 9/11/02
Not sure but, here is what I know. by Jay in Shelton on 9/13/02
Manihots by Steve in Brookings, OR on 9/13/02
Steve.... by Jay in Shelton on 9/14/02
Tetrapanax by Steve in Brookings, OR on 9/16/02

Monkey Puzzle Posted by Marc from Delta on 9/10/02

Araucaria a. by Joer, Salt Spring Island on 9/11/02
I would try it in Halifax.... by Ian on 9/11/02

Keith's Butia in his little jungle at James Bay, Vic Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC on 9/10/02

Butia capitata by Barrie Maguire on 9/11/02

Are there any exotics on Whidbey Island, WA? Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC on 9/10/02

no, but.... by Ian on 9/11/02
good size canariensis by Las Vegas Martin on 9/12/02
"good size" by Ian on 9/12/02
whidbey palms. by islander on 9/19/02

Washingtonia Robusta in Sequim or Port Townsend? Posted by Parker on 9/10/02

I would try W. filifera there.... by Ian on 9/11/02
zone clarification by Parker on 9/11/02
correct by Ian on 9/11/02
Ian, do you live in that area? by Parker on 9/11/02
no by Ian on 9/11/02
Markets don't work without risk taking by Eric on 9/12/02
but.... by Ian on 9/12/02
What They Do in LV and SC by Jack Bober, Portland 8B on 9/12/02
Frost risk palms by Las Vegas Martin on 9/13/02
Washingtonia's by Matt on 9/13/02
Washingtonia by Ian on 9/13/02

Royal Roads University (Victoria) Exotics Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC on 9/10/02

Great pics. Denis by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/10/02
Great pics by Mike in Victoria on 9/10/02
All out war on pics by Denis -Victoria, BC on 9/10/02
Grace Point Phoenix by Denis -Victoria, BC on 9/10/02
Royal Roads by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/10/02
Jeff: Royal Roads by Denis -Victoria, BC on 9/10/02
What's the tree - do you know? by Ian on 9/11/02
Sabal growth by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/11/02
Ian: I should visit you and show the pic by Victoria, BC on 9/11/02
sure, come on down by Ian on 9/11/02
The tropical looking tree at RR. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/11/02
Did the tree look like this? by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/11/02
I have Magnolia macrophylla by Ian on 9/11/02
Jeff & Ian: Yes it is that tree by Denis -Victoria, BC on 9/12/02
My M. macrophylla... by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/12/02

Pseudo-tree ferns? Posted by Eric on 9/09/02

Polystichum munitum * SWORD FERN by Barrie Maguire on 9/09/02
Some by Rob Wagner on 9/09/02
perhaps you're thinking of.... by Ian on 9/11/02
That's the one, and more... by Rob Wagner on 9/11/02
Dryopteris... by Ian on 9/11/02

Living Expenses Posted by Eric on 9/09/02

2 Bed 1 bath no running water: $200,000 by Kenton on 9/09/02
We're not saying by Barrie Maguire on 9/09/02
Savoir vivre by Rob Wagner on 9/09/02
Victoria by Mike in Victoria on 9/10/02
For Eric by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/12/02
Univ. of Oregon student by Eric on 9/12/02
Oh, and one more thing.... by Eric on 9/12/02

Farmer's Almanac Posted by Kenton on 9/09/02

I love it!!! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/09/02
Weird El Nino effect by Eric on 9/09/02
Previous El Nino by Barrie Maguire on 9/09/02

Phoenix Canariensis FOR SALE Posted by Kenton on 9/09/02

Reply to my email please by Kenton on 9/09/02

Great Pics from Southern England ! Posted by Barrie Maguire on 9/08/02

What zone are they in? by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 9/09/02
What zone are they in? by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 9/09/02
Those Brits are hardcore ! by Matt on 9/09/02
Awesome Pics. by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/09/02
How does their weather compare to ours? by Vito on 9/09/02
Way Milder by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/09/02
More on southern England by Steve in Brookings, OR on 9/09/02
Southern England by Nigel kembrey on 9/09/02
How about Brookings? by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 9/10/02
With ease in Brookings by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/10/02
Chill stasis by Steve in Brookings, OR on 9/10/02
South Coast Palms by Nathan Wilson on 9/10/02
Summer's starting here, too by Chuck Fulton on 9/10/02
south coast palms by Nigel kembrey on 9/10/02
South Coast Palms by Nathan Wilson on 9/11/02
south coast palms by Nigel Kembrey on 9/11/02
Exotics? Why not? by Eric on 9/12/02

SEASON ENDING SALE! Posted by Jay in Shelton on 9/08/02

Washingtonia filiferaXrobusta by Jay in Shelton on 9/08/02
Price$ by alex_7b on 9/08/02
No, that would almost be free by Jay in Shelton on 9/09/02
At par with the Mexican Peso by Barrie Maguire on 9/09/02

RAIN ! Posted by Barrie Maguire on 9/08/02

Showers here too!!! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/08/02
not much precip, but... by Ian on 9/08/02
Rained all day here by Vito on 9/09/02
Rain this morning by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/09/02
Sounds great by Vito on 9/09/02
Vesuvius by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/09/02
today's rain by Ian on 9/09/02
Sunny Today by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/10/02
test by roger on 2/18/03

Cannas Posted by Kenton on 9/08/02

What I've done by Barrie Maguire on 9/08/02
Over wintering Cannas by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/09/02

Cinnomomum camphora (Camphor Tree) Posted by Barrie Maguire on 9/08/02

Camphor in Victoria by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/08/02
Ahh Yes. by Barrie Maguire on 9/08/02
Cortes Island camphor by oliver kellhammer on 11/13/02
:-) !! My cinnamomum trees?? by Hideki reborn acc. Ichiro_sasaki on 1/28/03

SOD situation isnt going away just yet... Posted by CF on 9/08/02

Neither is the ban on California imports by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 9/08/02
amen by Ian on 9/08/02

rare Ponytail and parlour palms Posted by Bert on 9/07/02

Bring the Parlour inside by Mike in Victoria on 9/08/02
Bring the Pony Tail in as well . . . by Brian - Tofino, BC - 8b on 9/08/02
Bonehead ! by Phil Packer on 9/08/02
Uhhh? by Kenton on 9/08/02
Yankin' your Chain by Barrie Maguire on 9/08/02
Yeah by Mike in Victoria on 9/08/02
easy, been grown my self for years by hank. Fairbanks z2 on 9/09/02

Palm nurseries in Southern Oregon Posted by Mike on 9/07/02

yes by Jay in Shelton on 9/08/02

Eucalyptus Crenulata - Buxton Gum questions Posted by Matt on 9/07/02

One more question regarding Euc's ? by Matt on 9/07/02
Pics by Barrie Maguire on 9/07/02
Link to Pics by Barrie Maguire on 9/07/02
Crenulata by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/08/02
E. crenulata by Ian on 9/08/02
Cordata by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/09/02

Is anyone currently growing? Posted by Jay in Shelton on 9/07/02

when are they gonna update.... Posted by Larry on 9/07/02

I personally.... by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/07/02

Collecting Gum seeds Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/07/02

Hey Rodger in Olympia... Posted by Randy z7b Rehoboth Beach, DE on 9/06/02

To Randy by Roger, Olympia on 9/06/02

the usual chit chat Posted by Ian on 9/06/02

Cooler at night by Barrie Maguire on 9/06/02
Here on the mainland by Marc from Delta on 9/06/02
Need Rain by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/07/02
Lots of sun here by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 9/07/02
The Rain is Good by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/07/02

Palm seeds Posted by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 9/06/02

Trachy seed by Ian on 9/08/02

SKY NURSERY FALL SALE Posted by Kenton on 9/06/02

Backyard Plant Sale Posted by Matt in West Seattle on 9/05/02

Sudden Oak Death Posted by Marc from Delta on 9/05/02

The problem with.. by alex_7b on 9/05/02
SOD in southern Oregon by Steve in Brookings, OR on 9/05/02

Santa Barbara Palms Posted by Eric on 9/05/02

Yes by Chuck Fulton on 9/05/02
Refugio State Park by Barrie Maguire on 9/05/02
Maybe I'll move.... by Eric on 9/05/02
Santa Barbara, It is so choice! by Kenton on 9/06/02
Thank God my aunt moved there! by Eric on 9/06/02
Santa Barbara by Las Vegas Martin on 9/08/02

Palm Trees License Plate Posted by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 9/04/02

As much as "I'd" like to... by Mike in Victoria on 9/05/02
Then again by Andrew near Newberg, OR z8b on 9/05/02
It would be very cool by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/05/02
Restricted to... by Barrie Maguire on 9/05/02
It could be by alex_7b on 9/05/02
It might work for Oregon! by Eric on 9/06/02
The future by Chuck Fulton on 9/06/02
In a generation... by Mike in Victoria on 9/08/02
Ice Age by Chuck Fulton on 9/08/02
Europe Only by Eric on 9/09/02
Alaska Ice by Chuck Fulton on 9/09/02

Sunset Western Gardener Posted by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/03/02

sunset book by Las Vegas Martin on 9/04/02
Garden Book by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/04/02
sunset western garden book by george in bandon,oregon on 9/04/02
No new sunset by Steve in Brookings, OR on 9/04/02
Thanks by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/04/02
Garden Book by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/05/02
I will never convert to sunset by ichiro_sasaki z9 on 1/30/03

Joe: Asian Takil and Waggie pics coming your way. Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC on 9/03/02

Please send those pics. by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/04/02

Magnesium deficiency with p. canariensis? Posted by Mike in Victoria on 9/03/02

epsom salts by Sam on 9/03/02
Thanks by Mike in Victoria on 9/03/02

Bamboo Question ?? Posted by Matt on 9/03/02

In my exerience. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/03/02
So can you force rhizomes upwards ? by PTB on 9/04/02
No by Steve in Brookings, OR on 9/04/02
hmmm, strange though ? by matt on 9/04/02
bamboo barriers by Cindy on 9/04/02
Matt, Cindy by Steve in Brookings, OR on 9/05/02
bamboo barriers by Cindy on 9/05/02
bamboo barriers by Steve in Brookings, OR on 9/05/02

When will it Rain? Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/03/02

Rain here by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 9/03/02
no rain here by Ian on 9/03/02
Clear Skies here by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/03/02
When will it rain? by Las Vegas Martin on 9/03/02
Victoria had rain by Mike in Victoria on 9/03/02
Have no fear by Barrie Maguire on 9/03/02
Victoria by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/04/02

Time for a Consolidation List Posted by Eric on 9/02/02

Proud parent of sabal palmettos Posted by Kenton on 9/02/02

Indoors, I assume by Eric of Gorge on 9/02/02
Of Course! by Kenton on 9/04/02

Joe: Are these your palms? Posted by Mike in Victoria on 9/02/02

Grace Point by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/02/02

Parajubaea seed available.... Posted by Ian on 9/02/02

Bauhinia (Orchid Tree) Posted by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 9/02/02

Hardiest Bauhinias... by Rob Wagner on 9/03/02

How High How Fast? Posted by Eric of the Columbia Gorge on 9/02/02

Trachy. growth by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/02/02
Salt Spring Island.... by Eric of Gorge on 9/02/02
palm growth rates by Ian on 9/02/02
Las Vegas Martin by Gorge soil on 9/02/02
Trachies look good in Las Vegas by Matt on 9/02/02
Neutral Soil? by Eric on 9/02/02
Trachies look good by Las Vegas Martin on 9/03/02

Olives? Posted by Eric of the Columbia Gorge on 9/02/02

I have several by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/02/02
The hardiest olive... by Ian on 9/02/02
Olives ... wow !!!!!! by ichiro-sasaki on 1/28/03

Winter fertilizing routine Posted by Mike in Victoria on 9/01/02

Mike: 1000's of T Fortunei seeds by Denis @ the Gorge, Victoria on 9/02/02
More palms by Mike in Victoria on 9/02/02
Fall Fertilizer by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/03/02

Ammonium Sulphate ? Posted by Matt on 8/31/02

(NH4)2SO4 by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/31/02

Michelia Figo hardy ? and plant bargains.... Posted by MattH on 8/31/02

Michelia figo by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/31/02
They grow here by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/01/02
Great bargains by Vito, North Vancouver on 9/02/02
Deals ? by Matt on 9/02/02
Matt, I have been there.... by Vito on 9/03/02

Northernmost Palms in the World? Posted by Eric (of the Gorge) on 8/31/02

Southernly palms by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/31/02
Southern most palms by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/31/02
northernmost palms by Ian on 9/02/02
Scotland by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 9/02/02
The Price of Mild Winters by Eric of Gorge on 9/02/02
cold summers by Las Vegas Martin on 9/03/02

Mary Street (Victoria, BC) Phoenix Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC on 8/30/02

Interested by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/30/02
Thanks by Barrie Maguire on 8/31/02

Columbia Gorge Experiment Posted by Eric on 8/29/02

A "Bit on the Cold Side" !!! by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/30/02
That's SUNSET, not USDA!!!! by Eric on 8/30/02
I am in 3b near the Tri Cities by Kenton on 8/30/02
Thanks, but where to buy? by Eric on 8/31/02
Here's Jim's number.... by Kenton on 9/01/02
testing by Roger on 1/31/03

Trachycarpus 'Bulgaria' Posted by Kenton on 8/29/02

trachycarpus fortunei 'bulgarians' by roger, olympia on 8/29/02
I know where to get some by Kenton on 8/29/02
Bulgarian Trachycarpus by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/30/02

A Merger of Two Societies. Posted by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/29/02

Societies Merger by alex_7b on 8/29/02
Merger? by michael on 8/29/02
Merger? by alex_7b on 8/29/02
the answer.... by Ian on 8/29/02
Some times you have to put your... by Roger, Olympia on 8/29/02
Centerfold ????? by Roger, Olympia on 8/29/02
yes, and sometimes you have to..... by Ian on 8/29/02
merger by Nigel Kembrey on 8/29/02
Hey now...... by Roger, Olympia on 8/29/02
no apology needed.... by Ian on 8/29/02
Contributers by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/30/02

windmill palm Posted by jambalya jake on 8/28/02

Try Cistus by Kenton on 8/28/02
They're going fast for the season by Bruce in Portland on 8/29/02
You may have to call around. by Roger, Olympia on 8/29/02

Transplanted Trachy Posted by Graham on 8/28/02

Transplanted trachy by Vito, North Vancouver on 8/30/02
Transplanting Trachycarpus by Gary, New Bern, NC, z8a on 8/31/02
Ammonium Sulphate uses ? by Matt on 8/31/02
My stunted Trachy. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 9/03/02

Forest Fire on Salt Spring Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/28/02

Forest fire on Salt Spring by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 8/28/02
No Rain Forcasted by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/28/02
Fire is Out! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/29/02
From the ferry... by Mike in Victoria on 8/29/02

Trachycarpus Takils... Going Once.. Going Twice Posted by Randy z7b Rehoboth Beach, DE on 8/27/02

Joe:You may have Cocothrinax seeds on the way Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC on 8/26/02

Joe:You may have Cocothrinax seeds on th by James on 8/26/02
Thanks Denis by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/27/02

Wag the dog Posted by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 8/26/02

Canis familiaris by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/26/02
Coincidence by Janet on Van Isle on 8/29/02
we have a dog.... by Ian on 8/29/02
She's here by Vito on 8/30/02
Dog training. by Roger, Olympia on 8/30/02
Dalmatians by SnoopyK on 8/30/02
Dalmations by Vito on 9/02/02

Crape Myrtle Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/26/02

Banana Tree Posted by Al on 8/25/02

Bananas by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/26/02
Musa Basjoo by Kenton on 8/26/02
Cloudforest Cafe for bananas by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/29/02

trachy but specie ?? Posted by James on 8/25/02

resembles a coccothrinax by Cody on 8/26/02
resembles a coccothrinax by James on 8/26/02

trachy but specie ?? Posted by james Verhaegen on 8/25/02

For Ian Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/25/02

Melathion Posted by Marc from Delta on 8/25/02

Melathion info... by Marc from Delta on 8/25/02
Insecticidal soap by Rob Wagner on 8/25/02
Ultrafine by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/26/02

Put together some more Palm pics. Posted by Roger, Olympia 8b on 8/25/02

Nice pics by Andrew near Newberg, OR z8b on 8/25/02
Nice pics by Roger, Olympia on 8/25/02
Jubaea by Andrew near Newberg, OR z8b on 8/27/02
transplanted trachy by graham on 8/27/02
give it some time by Roger Olympia on 8/28/02

Bunya Bunya ? Posted by CF on 8/24/02

Previous post- Not hardy ? by CF on 8/24/02
Araucaria bidwillii by Ian on 8/24/02
Worth the Risk by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/25/02
Bunya Bunyas by Rob Wagner on 8/25/02

Butia Capitata seeds Posted by Bruce - Southern Ontario on 8/24/02

Butia by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/24/02
Slow at Best by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/24/02
Bruce: Do you want Trachycarpus seeds? by Denis -Victoria, BC on 8/24/02
In Reply to Butia seeds etc. by Bruce - Southern Ontario on 8/24/02

Keith's T Princeps seedlings Posted by Denis -Victoria, BC on 8/23/02

Uncertain ! by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/23/02

Palm trees in Chilliwack? Posted by Marvin Heyboer on 8/23/02

Yes. by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/23/02
yes by Craig Chilliwack B.C 7b/8a on 8/27/02

Sunset Magazine's zone comparison Posted by Kenton on 8/23/02

Sunset Zones by steve, las cruces/8a on 8/23/02
Zones by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/23/02
Sunset zones aren't temperature zones by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/23/02
Advantages ??? by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/23/02
conceptual advantage by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/23/02
Understandably by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/24/02
Sunset zone 11 by Las Vegas Martin on 8/25/02
Zone 11 by steve, las cruces/8a on 8/25/02
Zone 11 by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/26/02
I live in Hell by Las Vegas Martin on 8/26/02
More Zone 11 by steve, las cruces/8a on 8/27/02
Sunset downfalls by Eric on 8/29/02
I agree by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/30/02

Sumac tree Posted by Matth on 8/23/02

Rhus typhina by Marc Vissers (Belgium) on 8/23/02
How about containing it ? by Matt on 8/25/02
i hate you by fuck you on 10/13/02

fall like weather Posted by Ian on 8/22/02

No Fog, but... by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/23/02
Typical Fogust weather in Tofino by Brian - Tofino, BC - 8b on 8/23/02
Joe... by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 8/24/02
A few dry wells by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/24/02
Ian by weather... on 8/24/02
Possibly Drier this summer by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/25/02

Planted a "Citrandarin" recently Posted by Ryan Parker on 8/22/02

Yes I planted one too! by Randy z7b on 8/23/02
I planning on planting one by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 8/24/02
I bought the citrandarin through mail by Ryan Parker on 8/26/02

Does Wind Chill Factor matter when it comes to hardiness? Posted by Ryan Parker on 8/22/02

wind effects on plants by Ian on 8/22/02
Cold Winds by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/23/02

Musella lasiocarpa pups Posted by Bruce in Portland on 8/22/02

Neglect! by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/22/02

Who is interested in 2 Gallon True Takils? Posted by Randy z7b Delmarva on 8/20/02

I am I am!!!!! by Kenton on 8/20/02
Hmmm by Kenton on 8/20/02
I am by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 8/22/02

Hot spots in the Puget Sound rain shadow? Posted by Ryan Parker on 8/20/02

not really any great places by Ian on 8/20/02
Port Townsend, Sequim by Kenton on 8/20/02
Sequim by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/21/02
Sequim is not that mild by Ian on 8/21/02
Thanks by Joe, Salt Spring island on 8/22/02
trolls by Ian on 8/22/02
Trachys in Port Angeles by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 9/02/02

Anyone tried growing Golden Rhino bananas in the Northwest? Posted by Ryan Parker on 8/20/02

Yes, we have no GE bananas today by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/20/02
thanks for the info by Ryan Parker on 8/20/02
Basjoo is edible by Rob Wagner on 8/21/02
greenhouse bananas by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/21/02
Brookings, Banana Belt? by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/21/02
A good point by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/22/02
Basjoo would thrive by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/22/02
basjoo by Ian on 8/22/02
Strelitziaceae by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/22/02
Ravenala & Heliconias by Ian on 8/22/02
Are they schiedei cultivars? by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/22/02
one is H. schiediana by Ian on 8/22/02
cool by Steve on 8/23/02
Heleconia scheidiana by Rob Wagner on 8/25/02

Sold Last Trachy Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/20/02

What's the latest on S.O.D. by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 8/20/02
SKY nursery by Kenton on 8/20/02
S.O.D. by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/21/02
What is S.O.D. by Steev on 9/08/02

Greenhouse operation question Posted by Andy Fritze on 8/19/02

it depends.... by Ian on 8/20/02
Thanks again Ian by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 8/20/02
greenhouse intended use..... by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 8/20/02
Plant physiology and temps. by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/20/02
My two cents. by Rogerolympia on 8/20/02
greenhouse temps by Ian on 8/20/02

NEED DATE PALMS 20' PLUS BIG BALL Posted by MOSES on 8/19/02

Large ball? by Mike in Victoria on 8/19/02
Make that So. CA by alex_7b on 8/20/02

gm Posted by moses on 8/19/02

Pink Flowering Gum Tree Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/19/02

Joe: 650 Shanghainese Takil seeds Posted by Denis -back from Unalaska Isl, Alaska on 8/18/02

JOE: Your Asian and Hawaiian sseds. by Denis -Victoria, BC on 8/18/02
Your Asian and Hawaiian Seeds by Denis -Victoria, BC on 8/18/02
Way to Go Denis! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/19/02
Joe by james Verhaegen on 8/19/02
Seeds by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/20/02
Your Asian and Hawaiian Seeds by james Verhaegen on 8/20/02
No Pics. by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/21/02
Pictures by Denis -Victoria, BC on 8/22/02
seeds by Ian on 8/22/02

Madagasgar Palm Posted by Erin on 8/18/02

Not Really a Palm by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/18/02
the baby by Erin on 8/18/02
Off Shoot? by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/19/02
confused because by Ian on 8/20/02
it was in a greenhouse by Erin on 9/10/02
Help - is my Madagasgar Palm dying? by Miriam on 10/05/02
Help - is my Madagasgar Palm dying? by Miriam on 10/05/02

Toona sinensis Posted by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 8/18/02

Nice Tree by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/18/02
Toona Sinensis by CF on 8/19/02
Piroche Plants by Vito on 8/19/02
Thanks by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/19/02
Growth rate ?? by Matth on 8/19/02
Toona sinensis by Vito on 8/20/02

In search of the northern most Phoenix Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/18/02

Pacific Phoenix by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/18/02
Interesting by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/18/02
1990 Freeze by Chuck Fulton on 8/18/02
Great Info. by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/18/02
record temps by Chuck Fulton on 8/18/02
1990 in Brookings by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/18/02
Crescent City by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/19/02
Bandon by Chuck Fulton on 8/19/02
0F is erroneus by Ian on 8/19/02
Dec. 1990 by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/20/02
Feb 1989 by Ian on 8/20/02
North Bend it was by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/20/02
etc.... by Ian on 8/20/02
Dec. 1998 by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/21/02
Oregon Climate Service by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/21/02
errors by Ian on 8/21/02

My trip to Victoria Posted by Marc from Delta on 8/17/02

Phoenix at Grace Point on S.S.I. by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/18/02
I'm so glad you had a good time Marc. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 8/18/02
Victoria and SSI by Marc from Delta on 8/19/02

grass tree native of australia Posted by chris on 8/17/02

www.grasstree.com by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 8/20/02

HOUSEPLANTS SUCK SH*T !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted by Gurgle Mandisto on 8/17/02

Get a life looser. by Roger.... on 8/17/02
this guys or thing is not even local. by Roger,Olympia on 8/17/02

Got Butia ? Posted by Matth on 8/17/02

Try Cedar Rim nursey in Langley. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 8/17/02
Butia by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/18/02

Deciduous trees changing colour early ? Posted by MattH on 8/17/02

I haven't really noticed it to much here by Roger, Olympia on 8/17/02

majestic palm Posted by Vicky on 8/17/02

Vancouver Sun today - MUST SEE !! Posted by CF on 8/17/02

link to article by Ian on 8/17/02
Great work Fritz! by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/17/02

dicksonia antartica - tree ferns Posted by Chris on 8/17/02

Fraser's Thimble Farms on S.S.I by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/17/02
Dicksonia Antarctica by Vito on 8/17/02
Tree Fern hardiness in Vancouver BC ? by Matth on 8/17/02
how do I protect my tree fern? by Roger, Olympia on 8/17/02
What Barfod does by Rob Wagner on 8/17/02
C. cooperi tree fern by Roger, olympia on 8/17/02
wrapping tree ferns by Ian on 8/17/02
Protecting tree ferns by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/18/02
More on protecting your eyes by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/18/02
protecting treeferns by Ian on 8/18/02
For Matth - Gerard did have a few left by Vito on 8/18/02
Tree Ferns by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/18/02
tree ferns by Roger, Olympia on 8/18/02
Where can one find C. dregei ? by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 8/20/02
Possibly by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/20/02
C. dregei by Ian on 8/20/02
C. dregei by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/21/02
deciduous treeferns by Ian on 8/21/02
not-so-hardy dicksonias by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/22/02
Counter-terrorism and fern spore by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/22/02
treefern spore by Ian on 8/22/02

Greenhouse for sale 3000ft2 Posted by Mikey on 8/16/02

Ripening Musa basjoo Posted by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 8/16/02

Mine have by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/17/02

Starting a nursery business Posted by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 8/16/02

Right up your alley by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/16/02
I have some information. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 8/16/02
the key to success by Ian on 8/16/02
Starting a Nursery by Mikey on 8/16/02
Good For You! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/16/02
sorry to hear, Mikey. by Ian on 8/17/02
Two more cents worth by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/17/02
Starting a nursery by Mikey on 8/17/02
Thank you very much for all your advise by Vito, North Vancouver on 8/17/02
Starting up by steve, las cruces/8a on 8/17/02
keep him in jail by Ian on 8/17/02
No wal-mart... by Ian on 8/17/02
Hey Steve in LC... by Ian on 8/17/02
oops by Ian on 8/17/02
Try it, but.. by Roger Olympia on 8/17/02
For Mikey: by Jeff, Victoria, 8b on 8/17/02
For Jeff by Mikey on 8/17/02

One Seed two palms? Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/16/02

Butia's do! by Jeff zone 8 N.C. on 8/16/02
Excellent by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/16/02
hard to confuse by Ian on 8/16/02
Double Headed Trachycapus by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/16/02
A double headed Trachy. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 8/16/02
Photogragh? by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/16/02
one seed two palms by Nigel In U.K. on 8/16/02
To many seeds by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/16/02
Triple-headed trachycarpus by Vito on 8/17/02
Double Phoenix by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/18/02

WINTER FORECAST Posted by Kenton on 8/15/02

Searching for magic microclimates Posted by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/15/02

Port Orford by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/15/02
a lot to learn about microclimates by Ian on 8/16/02
Merry Island? by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/16/02
no, actually by Ian on 8/16/02

My garden Posted by michael on 8/14/02

Great Pics Micheal by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/14/02
Thanks Michael by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 8/14/02
WOW by Kenton on 8/15/02
Looking Good! by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/15/02
Awesome pictures by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 8/15/02
Very impressive! by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 8/15/02
My garden by michael on 8/15/02
Great pictures ! by Marc Vissers (Belgium) on 8/15/02
Great garden pics. by Roger, Olympia on 8/15/02
your garden by Ian on 8/16/02

Oregon Coast Posted by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/14/02

Too bad about the timing by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/15/02
Brookings by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/15/02
Hey Joe by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 8/15/02
Trachies. by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/15/02

Warm again! Posted by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/13/02

Post Script by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/14/02
Check out noaa by Kenton on 8/14/02
a stressful summer for my plants by Ian on 8/14/02
Warm here too. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 8/14/02
Would you believe 54 for a high? by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/15/02
Fog by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 8/15/02
So it's the same all the way up there by Axel on 8/15/02
No Fog by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/16/02
Fog in Victoria. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 8/16/02

so just how hardy is Fatsia japonica? .....and concerning favorable inland microclimates. Posted by Ian on 8/13/02

At least to zero by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 8/13/02
How tall do Fatsia's get? by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 8/14/02
hardy to 0 by Steve in Portland z8b on 8/14/02
hardy in 7b/8a by Craig Chilliwack B.C 7b/8a on 8/15/02
Fatsia - cut it back if you want. by Vito on 8/15/02
dang....thought that was really exciting by Ian on 8/16/02

After the palm seeds have geminated. Posted by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 8/13/02

germination by Ian on 8/13/02
Instantly by Kenton on 8/14/02

Tunisian Date Palms Posted by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/13/02

tell me more about these palms by Ian on 8/13/02
Tunisian Dates by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/14/02

Moved T. takil and planted a Jubaea pics. Posted by Roger Auman, Olympia 8b on 8/12/02

Where is this??? by Kenton on 8/12/02
garden visit. by Roger, Olympia on 8/12/02

PNW Palms Posted by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA-z10a on 8/11/02

yeah... by Fred on 8/11/02

Plants to give away, hurry! Posted by Rob Wagner on 8/10/02

Would like a Telopea oreades by Eric in W. Seattle on 8/10/02
Yes, I'm interested. by Andy Fritze on 8/10/02
Deal by Rob Wagner on 8/10/02

where to find cordyline australis and pocirus trifoliata in or near Seattle? Posted by Ryan on 8/09/02

Cordyline australis extremely common by Rob Wagner on 8/10/02

Pics of T.princeps Posted by Jost on 8/08/02

Thanks for the pics by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 8/08/02
Pics of princeps by Jost on 8/11/02

Trachycarpus princeps in Europe Posted by Jost on 8/08/02

It's not that new. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 8/08/02

House in Mount. Baker, Seattle Posted by Kenton on 8/07/02

Any pics of large ones? by Mark on 8/07/02
I will by Kenton on 8/08/02

For Marc in Delta Posted by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 8/07/02

That'd be great! by Marc from Delta on 8/08/02

Palm availability Posted by Terry on 8/07/02

E-mail address is terryethio@hotmail.com by Terry on 8/07/02
Yeah but where are you located ? by Matt on 8/07/02
I think I know who this is. by Roger, Olympia on 8/07/02
Link from message 2 by Keith on 8/07/02
sorry if I sounded obnoxious by Matt on 8/08/02

Sub-tropical garden ground cover plants Posted by Andy Fritze on 8/07/02

Grasses by Kenton on 8/07/02
How about Hostas. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 8/07/02
Great Idea by Kenton on 8/07/02
I live in Maple Valley by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley, Wa on 8/07/02
Wandering jew by Mike,Marietta,SC,z8a on 8/09/02
some ideas by Ian on 8/09/02
Thanks, those are all great ideas by Andy Fritzem, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 8/09/02
misspellings by Ian on 8/09/02
Chamaedorea radicalis by Ian on 8/09/02
Chamaedorea microspadix by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/10/02
Chamaedorea seeds by Andy Fritzem, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 8/12/02
I have some C. microspadix by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 8/13/02
Anderson seeds has them by Ian on 8/13/02
I found Anderson seeds. by Andy Fritze, Maple Valley Wa, 8a on 8/15/02

A bit of a temp. diff. today. Posted by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 8/06/02

Jeff take a closer look! by Roger, Olympia on 8/06/02
Ok, OK.. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 8/06/02
OK OK OK! by Roger, Olympia on 8/06/02
showers by Ian on 8/06/02
Warm and sunny in Lantzville by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/07/02

euc overload Posted by Ian on 8/06/02

Eucalyptus, Easy to grow by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/06/02

Plectocomia himalayana Posted by Roger, Olympia on 8/04/02

very hardy and fast growing by Ian on 8/05/02
Unlikely to be a sucess by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/05/02
My results by Rob Wagner on 8/05/02
seed is available again by Ian on 8/06/02
Yes, they do have seeds. by Roger,Olympia on 8/06/02
what nursery is that? by Ian on 8/06/02
here is the name. by Roger, Olympia on 8/06/02
I have two by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/15/02

Ensete searching Posted by Sharlene on 8/04/02

Try TKY in Richmond by CF on 8/05/02
Tropic to Tropic Plants by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/05/02
Saltspring Island a good place by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 8/08/02
Thanks! by Sharlene in White Rock, BC on 8/08/02

Cupressus sempervirens and more... Posted by Marc from Delta on 8/04/02

Seedlings here! by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/04/02
It does all right, in the right spot.... by Ian on 8/06/02

maximum height of Trachycarpus fortunei?? Posted by Richie on 8/04/02

Ive never seen em above 30-40 ft. by Kenton on 8/04/02
yeah i didn't think so by Richie on 8/04/02
Sure they do! by Barrie at Las Palmas Norte on 8/04/02
What I meant to say by Kenton on 8/04/02
Madrona neighborhood, Seattle by Fred on 8/05/02
but 70 feet??? by Josh on 8/05/02
exaggeration by Ian on 8/06/02
Tall Trachies by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/15/02
Tall Palms by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/15/02

Trachycarpus 'bulgaria' and Nannorrhops ritchiana Posted by Kenton on 8/04/02

price and size? by Kirk on 8/05/02
They are.... by Kenton on 8/05/02
sego society by r kirk on 8/06/02
What's that??? by Kenton on 8/06/02

Joe, James Verhaegen : Yokosuka Takil and Waggie pics Posted by Denis -Yokosuka, Tokyo Bay, Japan, Z9 on 8/03/02

Joe, James Verhaegen : Yokosuka Takil an by james Verhaegen on 8/03/02

Musa Basjoo in Kelowna Posted by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 8/03/02

How about Musa in Montreal? by Marc from Delta on 8/03/02
should be fine, but... by Ian on 8/06/02
havethem by ken on 8/13/02

Musa Basjoo in Kelowna Posted by Vito, North Vancouver 8a on 8/03/02

Joe, Jeff: Yokosuka Cycads/ Takil Leaf in Hand Posted by Denis -Tokyo and Yukosuka, z9 on 8/03/02

Hardy palm message board Posted by Roger on 8/03/02

biggest palm in the pnw? Posted by Paul Sandra on 8/02/02

Big Palms by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/02/02
heard of REALLY big one in... by Paul and Sandra on 8/02/02
30' in Victoria by Mike in Victoria on 8/05/02

Ceroxylon alpinum??? Posted by Billy on 8/02/02

It's been tried by Ian on 8/02/02
California experience by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/04/02
California experience by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/04/02
I have C. parvifrons by Rob Wagner on 8/04/02
Info on Calif. Ceroxylon is inaccurate by Axel on 8/06/02
agree mostly, but.... by Ian on 8/06/02
Ceroxylon tales from the REAL No. Calif. by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/06/02
the possibilities by Ian on 8/06/02
Count me in by Axel on 8/06/02
seed order by Ian on 8/06/02
Ian by Steve in Brooings, OR on 8/06/02
a tough offer to resist, but.... by Ian on 8/06/02
Ceroxylons in California by Axel on 8/06/02
Image of C. Quindiense by Axel on 8/06/02
Correction by Axel on 8/06/02
great pictures by Ian on 8/07/02
sounds good by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/09/02
gotcha. by Ian on 8/09/02

America's smoggiest city - Brookings, OR Posted by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/01/02

Sad news by Chuck Fulton-Castroville, CA on 8/01/02
Hard for me to imagine because... by Ian on 8/01/02
Latest photo from space by Chuck Fulton on 8/01/02
Wait until monday by Andrew near Newberg, OR z8b on 8/02/02
Oregon Coast by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/02/02
"No smoke, no ash, no ruined vacations" by Steve in Brookings, OR on 8/03/02

Moving forces plant sale in Woodburn,OR! Posted by Jim Parsons on 8/01/02

Do bananas die after fruiting? Posted by Dave on 8/01/02

Yes and no. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 8/01/02

Hello Joe, Jeff: Palms of Shanghai, China, Z9 -Repost Posted by Denis on 8/01/02

Joe: Shaighai B.G. Takil & Waggie seeds by Denis -Yokosuka, Japan Z9 Tall Waggies here. on 8/01/02
Joe: Shaighai B.G. Takil & Waggie seeds by james Verhaegen on 8/01/02
It is like the Diego Takil-very twisted. by Denis -Yokosuka Naval Base, Z9 on 8/01/02
Very interesting. by Jeff, Victoria, BC, 8b on 8/01/02
interesting by Ian on 8/01/02
Denis by Joe, Salt Spring Island on 8/02/02