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by sashaeffer
Fri Oct 10, 2014 6:25 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: A little Princeps
Replies: 12
Views: 6525

Jim, how big was it when you got it and how long have you had it in the ground?
by sashaeffer
Tue Oct 07, 2014 5:25 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: New idea for palm huts this winter.
Replies: 44
Views: 150977

Any issues I've had hasn't been keeping them "warm" enough, it's been the ones that get limited winter sun so they tend to get more fungus from moisture (condensation) Another reason why I leave tops off protection as much as I can so they can breathe. Palms on South side of the house get ...
by sashaeffer
Sun Oct 05, 2014 5:33 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: New idea for palm huts this winter.
Replies: 44
Views: 150977

You make the structure so it vents by drilling holes, or simply not keeping it air tight.
by sashaeffer
Fri Oct 03, 2014 8:15 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: New idea for palm huts this winter.
Replies: 44
Views: 150977

I think anything you can do to insulate, yet not trap moisture will be a good thing.
by sashaeffer
Thu Oct 02, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: New idea for palm huts this winter.
Replies: 44
Views: 150977

That is a wire mesh that I use to also protect palms. I wrap the mesh once it's around the palm with industrial strength shrink wrap that I also get from work. The beauty of using that is I can easily make the cage any height that I want by simply adding 5 ft sections. http://s14.postimg.org/o3k66wi...
by sashaeffer
Thu Oct 02, 2014 7:48 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: New idea for palm huts this winter.
Replies: 44
Views: 150977

Syanno, Stop at car washes as the soap comes in those barrels, or just about any place that has floor scrubbing machine. I get mine from work and we re-manufacture transmission and the empty barrels are stacked for some company to take and re cycle. I try and get the semi clear ones so some sunlight...
by sashaeffer
Thu Oct 02, 2014 7:27 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: New idea for palm huts this winter.
Replies: 44
Views: 150977

Very true...the key still is to use insulation that won't get saturated with wetness.
by sashaeffer
Thu Oct 02, 2014 6:11 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: New idea for palm huts this winter.
Replies: 44
Views: 150977

Thanks, so this is a semi rigid "board" type insulation?

I will still use plastic barrels for first level protection, but as you know has NO insulation value, so am looking for something to line the barrel with.

Thanks!

Scott
by sashaeffer
Thu Oct 02, 2014 5:13 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: New idea for palm huts this winter.
Replies: 44
Views: 150977

905, what specific type of Roxul insulation do you use? I GOOGLED it, and there are various types.

I've always liked the idea of using "BAT" insulation, but feared moisture retention and mold.

Scott
by sashaeffer
Thu Oct 02, 2014 4:14 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: New idea for palm huts this winter.
Replies: 44
Views: 150977

I may try to see if spray able foam will stick to the inside of the barrel. Don't think it will, but would be added measure of insulation.
by sashaeffer
Tue Sep 30, 2014 11:53 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: New idea for palm huts this winter.
Replies: 44
Views: 150977

I used these very same plastic drums last winter much like you described. I didn't stack them. Some I left the bottom and just turned them upside down. Others I did cut top and bottom off and used tinted plexiglass over the top. For the palm that were more exposed to windy conditions I used 5ft piec...
by sashaeffer
Tue Sep 09, 2014 3:22 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Mini or pop up green houses?
Replies: 3
Views: 2788

At one time they were almost impossible to find as I looked after I saw Jim with one in a pic of his. Now, Ebay, Amazon or direct they are all over and in different sizes. Dome type and now pop up round cylinder type...(although those don't seem to have a way to vent heat) I went ahead and ordered t...
by sashaeffer
Mon Sep 08, 2014 2:15 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Mini or pop up green houses?
Replies: 3
Views: 2788

Mini or pop up green houses?

Anyone ever try these to know how they hold up over the winter? <div><a href='http://www.houzz.com/photos/13097917/Pop-Up-Greenhouse-49x70cm-contemporary-greenhouses'><img src='http://st.houzz.com/simgs/d491f07503b204d4_8-5576/contemporary-greenhouses.jpg' border=0 width='404' height='556' /></a></d...
by sashaeffer
Tue Sep 02, 2014 12:09 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: My highly experimental collection has grown! ;)
Replies: 5
Views: 3588

Will the Trachy make it do you think?
by sashaeffer
Mon Sep 01, 2014 4:40 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: My highly experimental collection has grown! ;)
Replies: 5
Views: 3588

kspalmguy,

Scott from Nebraska here. Don't you just spray your palms once a month with insecticide? I hope your Windmill makes it.
by sashaeffer
Mon Aug 25, 2014 3:36 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Canary Island Date Palm in zones 5-7?
Replies: 7
Views: 4563

No doubt, very impressive.
by sashaeffer
Mon Aug 25, 2014 3:19 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Canary Island Date Palm in zones 5-7?
Replies: 7
Views: 4563

Wow, that is some protection!
by sashaeffer
Mon Aug 11, 2014 11:03 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Winter Paranoia 2014 -2015
Replies: 5
Views: 4857

Past winter was a real reality check....but for those of us that over winter palms either in the ground or in buildings other than our homes it also showed many of us what palms could take as well as if our protection was strong enough to endure the "coldest winter in 30 years" As much as ...
by sashaeffer
Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:23 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Canary Island Date Palm in zones 5-7?
Replies: 7
Views: 4563

Well like I said will be anxious to see how Barbs does this winter.
by sashaeffer
Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:18 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Update from the great white north(Niagara-on-the-Lake Ont.)
Replies: 9
Views: 4716

Got it, thanks. Anxious to hear how Barb's does after this winter although from what I understand she lives in the dry part of Canada.
by sashaeffer
Thu Aug 07, 2014 4:28 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Canary Island Date Palm in zones 5-7?
Replies: 7
Views: 4563

Canary Island Date Palm in zones 5-7?

Anyone have any luck....and their success story in getting these to survive winters in those zones? Picked up 3 (two smaller ones) on a road trip to California this spring. Going to just keep them in pots in garage this winter, but would sure like to plant one of the smaller ones in the spring if th...
by sashaeffer
Thu Aug 07, 2014 3:57 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Update from the great white north(Niagara-on-the-Lake Ont.)
Replies: 9
Views: 4716

Phoenix of what species? and is it newly planted in the ground this Summer? or is it in a pot in the ground that you pull up in the fall?
by sashaeffer
Wed Aug 06, 2014 2:28 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Update from the great white north(Niagara-on-the-Lake Ont.)
Replies: 9
Views: 4716

What kind of palm is this that appears to be in the ground.... http://s2.postimg.org/5wivie96d/ADD808_C5_65_FA_4518_A854_53_D260_DDD7_BC_zpsgqgfttoy.jpg BTW, good for you with the European Fan palm being in the ground. I have almost no luck with palms that prefer dry climates. While in California th...
by sashaeffer
Wed Aug 06, 2014 2:06 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Update from the great white north(Niagara-on-the-Lake Ont.)
Replies: 9
Views: 4716

Impressive yard! What are all the species of palms do you have in the ground that you over winter besides the Windmill? Did I see a CIDP or some kind of Buta?
by sashaeffer
Tue Aug 05, 2014 11:35 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: The tale of unprotected young trachys
Replies: 11
Views: 6416

What time of the year did you throw them on the ground?
by sashaeffer
Fri Jul 25, 2014 4:42 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: I got a canary island date palm for
Replies: 18
Views: 8609

I don't blame you. Like I mentioned I have two smaller ones and the intent was to plant one in the ground and try and over winter it but my problem is a place to put it because if it does grow.....it will need plenty of room. I can wait until next year while I think about it.
by sashaeffer
Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:59 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: The tale of unprotected young trachys
Replies: 11
Views: 6416

Wow....almost makes me want to buy some seeds and try it here!
by sashaeffer
Wed Jul 23, 2014 3:17 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: I got a canary island date palm for
Replies: 18
Views: 8609

Oh, I'm sure it could. They are pretty hardy palms.
by sashaeffer
Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:57 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: I got a canary island date palm for
Replies: 18
Views: 8609

My garage, even on coldest nights wont drop below freezing because of extra insulation I have. Also have a wall mounted propane garage heater I fired up last winter when it got super cold here just to keep it in the 40 range. Also, before I move CIDP's inside or any palm for that matter that has spi...
by sashaeffer
Tue Jul 22, 2014 11:17 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: I got a canary island date palm for
Replies: 18
Views: 8609

I should clarify, the garage doors DO have windows in them, but not nearly enough light comes through and they face West so only late in the day. Looking into having a solar tube light installed in the 3rd car garage when palms are over wintered. Roof angle slopes to the South, so would get a fair a...
by sashaeffer
Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:43 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: I got a canary island date palm for
Replies: 18
Views: 8609

I wouldn't call them grow lights and at $10 each not sure if they made much of a difference for the money.
by sashaeffer
Sun Jul 20, 2014 3:10 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: I got a canary island date palm for
Replies: 18
Views: 8609

Oh, no Windows in garage door and I had 12 can lights installed. Then I put daylight spectrum flood lights in but also have florescent lights that are 4ft long on timers that keep things well lit.
by sashaeffer
Tue Jul 08, 2014 4:00 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Trachys are weeds in Wisconsin :)
Replies: 5
Views: 4322

Wasn't there another one at the other end of the landscaping as well?
by sashaeffer
Sun Jul 06, 2014 11:59 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: I got a canary island date palm for
Replies: 18
Views: 8609

I'd put up with a lot of heaviness just to move it. Remember a guy on here that had 5/6? Queen palms in 25 gallon containers in Chicago and he over wintered his in the garage and had to use a furniture mover dolly, and two other buddies twice a year to move them...but he did. He had a pool that he p...
by sashaeffer
Sun Jul 06, 2014 4:15 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: I got a canary island date palm for
Replies: 18
Views: 8609

I just keep mine in the garage in the winter. Hopefully Barb in Cananda has luck with hers in the ground she planted this year and can school us all on what she did, and how it fared.
by sashaeffer
Sat Jun 28, 2014 5:18 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Anyone in zone 6/7 grown a Pindo?
Replies: 41
Views: 15722

Went ahead and bought a small Butia Eriospatha from Steve Anderson and planted it in the ground. Will get a lot of sun here, and should be easy to protect. Hopefully planted early enough in the season(6/28/14) where it can root in a bit before cold weather hits. Is right next to one of my ponds, so ...
by sashaeffer
Fri Jun 27, 2014 6:18 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Anyone in zone 6/7 grown a Pindo?
Replies: 41
Views: 15722

This new location it will get 1/2 day sun. Before the one that died was planted just to the right of the down spout in picture which is pretty much full sun, and was closer to the house and the eve of the roof kept it from getting some rain. New one is planted further away from house so will benefit...
by sashaeffer
Fri Jun 27, 2014 5:58 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Some "blue" palms
Replies: 14
Views: 6120

Too bad your not closer Jim, they have tons left! also some Cavendish species.
by sashaeffer
Fri Jun 27, 2014 5:55 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Anyone in zone 6/7 grown a Pindo?
Replies: 41
Views: 15722

Keep in mind the heat tape has it's own built in thermostat(at least the ones I use do) and it's located just a few inches from where it plugs in so it is inside the protecting itself(in most of my in the ground palms) so really, as long as the christmas lights inside keep temps in the say upper 30'...
by sashaeffer
Thu Jun 26, 2014 2:54 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Some "blue" palms
Replies: 14
Views: 6120

Thanks, love that species of Bananas. Easy to keep over winter in basement too. Local nursery is selling the balance of their stock of them that didn't sell. 2/3 footers for $5 cash and carry. Have been there twice now...........