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by CTPalm
Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:53 pm
Forum: Indoor Palms
Topic: hydrogen peroxide?
Replies: 18
Views: 11760

Barb like we said before . . . Don't buy the miracle grow soil - it comes with the critters!!!
by CTPalm
Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:50 pm
Forum: Indoor Palms
Topic: hydrogen peroxide?
Replies: 18
Views: 11760

lucky1 wrote:Teeth are a lot tougher than palms... :lol: :lol:
Just don't swallow.

Barb
Too Funny! I am having good results though. Going to be buying a lot more peroxide for the winter. The dryer sheets don't really work.

Paul
by CTPalm
Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:24 pm
Forum: Germination
Topic: Anybody tried to germinate Jubaea chilensis (blue form)?
Replies: 17
Views: 13310

Barb I got some from Cameron last year. I cracked open five and nicked them, they started to grow in the water then the embryos fell out. So i put my other 5 in a covered container with perlite and soil but still they haven't sprouted yet. I even set it on top of cable box since I had 100% luck spro...
by CTPalm
Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:15 pm
Forum: Member Introduction
Topic: Greetings from southern Illinois
Replies: 14
Views: 11202

Welcome Bryce!

Paul
by CTPalm
Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:08 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Looking for Palm seeds
Replies: 2
Views: 1803

Re: Looking for Palm seeds

Hey everyone I am looking for a good source of palm seeds? I am interested in trachycarpus fortunei, trachycarpus wagnerianus, northern forms of Sabal minor, and Needle palm. Also interested in Yucca rostrata seeds. I have purchased seeds from this person before I have just picked a new crop of Tra...
by CTPalm
Sun Dec 18, 2011 6:04 pm
Forum: Indoor Palms
Topic: hydrogen peroxide?
Replies: 18
Views: 11760

lucky1 wrote:obviously no harmful effects from that 1:3 concentration?
No harmful effects yet. I figured if you can use it full strength to help whiten teeth . . . :D
by CTPalm
Sun Dec 18, 2011 11:56 am
Forum: Indoor Palms
Topic: hydrogen peroxide?
Replies: 18
Views: 11760

lucky1 wrote:
one part hydrogen peroxide to 3 parts water
Wow, that's a heck of a lot.
Do you feel it aerates the soil too, i.e. makes it more porous?

Barb
Yeah I think it does Barb you can actually hear it sizzle. although I don't soak the plants
by CTPalm
Fri Dec 09, 2011 4:52 pm
Forum: Indoor Palms
Topic: hydrogen peroxide?
Replies: 18
Views: 11760

I've been using one part hydrogen peroxide to 3 parts water and it does work!

Paul
by CTPalm
Thu Nov 17, 2011 6:19 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: A few pics of the garden- taken in the last few weeks.
Replies: 45
Views: 16049

great pics Jim!
by CTPalm
Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:14 pm
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: The Most Beautiful palm garden I've seen
Replies: 8
Views: 4845

Very Nice!
by CTPalm
Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:12 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Snowed today.
Replies: 8
Views: 3361

Looks like the beginning of our snow in Ct. 2 weeks ago. I Guess thats it for this year's growing season! At least you won't lose your power for a week!!!
Paul
by CTPalm
Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:06 pm
Forum: Other Plants of Interest
Topic: Has anyone seen pawpaw growing wild in Niagara? (Asimina tri
Replies: 11
Views: 6632

Good luck man! I ordered two off of eBay to grow here in Connecticut. Hope they make it!!
Paul
by CTPalm
Sun Nov 06, 2011 6:19 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Trachy Hut is up
Replies: 24
Views: 9643

Is that the same one from last year? Lucky if so!

Paul
by CTPalm
Sun Nov 06, 2011 4:53 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: TRACHYCARPUS WAGNERIANUS GERMINATING OUTDOORS IN NOVEMBER
Replies: 12
Views: 5189

Can't wait for your protection technique videos.

Paul
by CTPalm
Sun Nov 06, 2011 4:02 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: quake
Replies: 23
Views: 8226

Eric Crazy stuff! We too got all that in Connecticut this year! What is going on?

Paul
by CTPalm
Sun Nov 06, 2011 3:59 pm
Forum: Indoor Palms
Topic: Yet another new addition........
Replies: 227
Views: 143847

Good Deals! Never see much of a variety of palms at the home improvement stores here in CT - and never any at that price. I think they would throw them out first, only too charge full price in spring for new stock.

Paul
by CTPalm
Sun Nov 06, 2011 3:54 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Temporary Trachy Wrap
Replies: 14
Views: 4622

Looks like it put on a lot more growth this year. Bigger hut indeed!

Paul
by CTPalm
Sun Nov 06, 2011 3:45 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Updates on Palms & Yuccas Nov.2011
Replies: 20
Views: 6296

John - Nice Palms!

Paul
by CTPalm
Sun Nov 06, 2011 3:13 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Late fall update. Still only had a very light frost here.
Replies: 13
Views: 4581

The Palm on the right looks like it grew a lot this year! Cute little potted waggies.

Paul
by CTPalm
Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:53 pm
Forum: Weather & Climate
Topic: Hope the east coast likes snow!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 31
Views: 11256

Thanks Barb and Mike. I never lost power for a week before! Worst winter storm ever in October. . . a few Pics: Just starting: http://postimage.org/image/jcy3zngpj/[img] http://postimage.org/image/6eu3y74iz/ Next Morning: http://postimage.org/image/z5kox5a3b/[img] Today: http://postimage.org/image/i...
by CTPalm
Fri Nov 04, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: Weather & Climate
Topic: Hope the east coast likes snow!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 31
Views: 11256

Just got our power back on today after losing it last Saturday! Got about a foot of snow then - ruined almost every tree. I got almost all the palms and bananas in that day. Crazy, crazy weather!!! Worst Storm Ever. Still most people have no power!

Paul
by CTPalm
Sat Oct 22, 2011 1:48 pm
Forum: Indoor Palms
Topic: Plants back indoors
Replies: 17
Views: 8074

Oh Barb how depressing, I've been debating taking stuff in too - for tonight a low of 39F maybe a light frost. Really only worried about the Bananas and Red Abyssinians. It's that maybe because it going to be warmer for at least the next week.

Paul
by CTPalm
Wed Oct 05, 2011 4:31 pm
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Wedding Pics
Replies: 11
Views: 6937

Nice pics Barb!
by CTPalm
Wed Aug 31, 2011 3:05 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Old Trachy shooting skyward
Replies: 30
Views: 10571

Nice Barb, making up for all those years.
Paul
by CTPalm
Wed Aug 31, 2011 2:43 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Pictures of some stuff
Replies: 33
Views: 10906

All of your plants look amazing this year!
Paul
by CTPalm
Tue Jul 19, 2011 6:58 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: 2 days growth.....Fresh Iowa Bananas????(-:
Replies: 46
Views: 15558

Cool Jim, is that a Basjoo?

Paul
by CTPalm
Tue Jul 05, 2011 6:07 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Some more pics
Replies: 44
Views: 18103

Wow Jim, everything is looking really nice! I can't believe it is July already. I was going to put some more stuff in the ground this year but we had so much cool weather and rain, stuff was dying in the pots. Paul
by CTPalm
Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:42 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Yard Update June (long overdue) Lots of Pictures!!!!
Replies: 62
Views: 27917

Bill Absolutely Gorgeous!!! Can't wait to see summer updates. I can't believe people are complaining. God forbid that a hardworking guy make a little money with a hobby on their own land! if all else fails, bring in a rusty old trailor into the back, get a kiddie pool, sit in it in your boxers with ...
by CTPalm
Sun Jun 05, 2011 8:08 pm
Forum: Other Plants of Interest
Topic: New "Hardy Chicago" Figs
Replies: 106
Views: 49313

Oh great Cameron - everyone here just keeps enticing me. Now I'm going to need a Fig tree too! LOL - I just planted two Pawpaws last month. Just Kidding, I hope your Figs do well, they look very cool. Paul
by CTPalm
Sun Jun 05, 2011 6:59 pm
Forum: Greenhouse & Outside Protection
Topic: Summer protection up
Replies: 12
Views: 8617

Eric, Good Idea! I burned and shriveled up some new Sabal Minor seedlings today I had placed under my deck!!! Sun must have reached them! Paul
by CTPalm
Thu Jun 02, 2011 4:04 pm
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Repotting the 6-foot Foxtail
Replies: 10
Views: 3970

Barb those are coming around nice!

Paul
by CTPalm
Thu Jun 02, 2011 3:57 pm
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Some new growth during the May Heatwave
Replies: 6
Views: 2923

Nice Pics!

Paul
by CTPalm
Thu Jun 02, 2011 3:56 pm
Forum: Weather & Climate
Topic: Boston area tornado
Replies: 4
Views: 2396

I'm only about 5 miles south of the path of that tornado - definetly dodged a bullet!! When the weather channel said there was a tornado on the ground in my area, I was still watching the the tv to see where it was, instead of running for cover. I was outside picking up my blowing around bananas and...
by CTPalm
Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:54 pm
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Repotting the 6-foot Foxtail
Replies: 10
Views: 3970

Barb are those the Foxtails you started last year? Mine still look like snails with a 5" green pick sticking up out of them - no leaves yet. Getting excited though.

Paul
by CTPalm
Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:26 pm
Forum: Greenhouse & Outside Protection
Topic: Two little Sabals grew this winter
Replies: 8
Views: 4800

Yeah Barb those are cute!
The S. Minor seeds from Dean in Texas germinated on my cable box.
Paul


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by CTPalm
Thu May 26, 2011 7:43 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: MONTREAL PALMS ARRIVE - CoconutMike -CAPPADOCIA & PAGE L
Replies: 10
Views: 4291

Nice Mike,

Can't wait to hear more details on winter protection too!

Paul
by CTPalm
Thu May 26, 2011 7:38 pm
Forum: Weather & Climate
Topic: Frost!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 46
Views: 15479

frost and snow - oh boy!
by CTPalm
Mon May 23, 2011 4:07 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Old Trachy -- Is this Inflorescence????
Replies: 111
Views: 45418

The old Trachy looks happy to be in the ground. Sure is doing good.

Paul
by CTPalm
Mon May 23, 2011 1:13 pm
Forum: Indoor Palms
Topic: Cocos nucifera finally outdoors
Replies: 32
Views: 16235

Wow Barb that looks really good!

Looks like your pot is heavier than the plant- oh my back :)

Paul
by CTPalm
Mon May 23, 2011 10:50 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Check out the Abyssinian
Replies: 71
Views: 24876

Wow Jim that is growing fast! I loved the Pics of your Abyssinian last year, it inspired me to order a couple seedlings on eBay this spring. Paul