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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