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by Mark
Sat Apr 10, 2010 7:35 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: My new front yard look - Pictures inside!
Replies: 44
Views: 22452

Looks good Wxman!

Mark
by Mark
Fri Mar 26, 2010 7:37 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Palm Hut Dismantled
Replies: 40
Views: 15559

Looks great Barb!! Good Job!

:D Mark
by Mark
Thu Mar 25, 2010 8:03 pm
Forum: Member Introduction
Topic: Just joined from Indiana
Replies: 9
Views: 9088

Welcome Ron!

Many experts here.

Mark
by Mark
Sun Mar 21, 2010 6:46 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Sago Flushing
Replies: 17
Views: 7150

Moving along nicely!

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by Mark
Sun Mar 21, 2010 6:38 pm
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Ooops...cold damaged
Replies: 17
Views: 8277

Soooo Sorry Barb! :(

Hopefully they'll be ok.

We just had 2.5 inches of snow yesterday. :shock: Thank God its gone today.

Mark
by Mark
Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:03 pm
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Identification needed (Picture)
Replies: 3
Views: 2729

Looks like a parlor palm Chamaedorea elegans to me

Mark
by Mark
Mon Mar 15, 2010 7:22 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Sago Flushing
Replies: 17
Views: 7150

Barrie,

Yes. I've heard the same thing with orientation and that also fronds will twist. I do try to keep it the same. Price tag on Pot. lol

Mark
by Mark
Sun Mar 14, 2010 5:30 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Sago Flushing
Replies: 17
Views: 7150

Did you give it nitrogen bath or did it do it on it's own?
I just miracle grow everything over the winter. We've had a lot of sunny days recently. I think that's what did it.

Mark
by Mark
Sun Mar 14, 2010 5:26 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Well.... I uncovered my Washingtonia Robusta today....
Replies: 16
Views: 6507

That Washy looks incredible! :shock:

Awesome job. I'm so inspired.

Mark
by Mark
Sat Mar 13, 2010 9:31 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Uncovered Trachy Today
Replies: 7
Views: 3674

Wxman,

Your trachy looks great! Awesome job protecting.

My larger one is about that size. I may have to put it in the ground this year.

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Mark
by Mark
Sat Mar 13, 2010 9:20 am
Forum: Germination
Topic: A Box of Coconuts :-)
Replies: 58
Views: 28545

Nice!

Waiting for my to sprout. Keeping my fingers crossed.


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Mark
by Mark
Sat Mar 13, 2010 9:05 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Sago Flushing
Replies: 17
Views: 7150

Sago Flushing

Early flush this year for my Sago. 10 new fronds!

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Hopefully again over the summer!

Mark
by Mark
Sat Mar 13, 2010 8:44 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Windmill Palms Uncovered 3-6-10
Replies: 31
Views: 12679

Barb,

I've been misting, Keeping the humidity up, spraying with soapy water, water/ Alcohol/ soap mix, Neem insecticidal soap..... Just can't get ahead of them.


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by Mark
Sat Mar 13, 2010 8:07 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Windmill Palms Uncovered 3-6-10
Replies: 31
Views: 12679

Bill, My monster queens didn't fair quite so well this year. Terrible Spider Mites again that I haven't been able to control no matter what I do. My larger one is down to 2 fronds and not looking so well. The smaller one looks better with 4 to 5. Hopefully next month when I take them out they'll tak...
by Mark
Fri Mar 12, 2010 5:29 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Windmill Palms Uncovered 3-6-10
Replies: 31
Views: 12679

That's Awesome Bill!

Someday for me.

Mark :-)
by Mark
Sun Jan 17, 2010 7:35 am
Forum: Wildlife From The Palm Gardens
Topic: First Robin of the year, early Spring?
Replies: 22
Views: 15873

Wow! :shock:

Early spring I hope!!

Great pictures Steve!

Mark
by Mark
Thu Jan 14, 2010 6:59 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Mid-Winter Update with Pics!
Replies: 10
Views: 4372

Those look great Wxman!

Good job!

Nice to finally have a break from the cold. :roll:

Mark
by Mark
Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:01 am
Forum: Member Introduction
Topic: Hello From Audubon, NJ
Replies: 26
Views: 20852

Mike,

WOW! :shock: Just checked out your facebook pics.

Incredible pictures and garden!! Especially the bugs. (Praying Mantis ect.)

Mark
by Mark
Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:49 am
Forum: Member Introduction
Topic: Hello From Audubon, NJ
Replies: 26
Views: 20852

Welcome Mike!

Love it!!

Kind of looks like my place with 29 palms in it.

Mark
by Mark
Sat Dec 19, 2009 9:53 am
Forum: Member Introduction
Topic: Hello from Virginia
Replies: 11
Views: 10341

Welcome Chris!

Mark
by Mark
Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:09 pm
Forum: Member Introduction
Topic: Hello from Edmond Oklahoma ( Northside of OKC).
Replies: 20
Views: 16587

Welcome Jim!

Nice for you to be able to have palms in your yard! Love to see some pics.

Mark
by Mark
Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:03 pm
Forum: Germination
Topic: Spouting a coconut
Replies: 5
Views: 3595

Thanks Tropicman!

I cannot here the liquid inside with the husk on. I'm going to soak it and plant it up. :D

Mark
by Mark
Thu Dec 17, 2009 7:32 pm
Forum: Germination
Topic: Spouting a coconut
Replies: 5
Views: 3595

Off the ground. Said there was both green and brown ones and thought the green one was better. I'm just not sure if I should soak and plant it, wait for it to turn brown and try the same. Currently its sitting on my water bed keeping warm cause I wasn't sure if I should plant it right away. Guess I ...
by Mark
Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:00 am
Forum: Germination
Topic: Spouting a coconut
Replies: 5
Views: 3595

Spouting a coconut

Hi all Looking for some advise on sprouting a coconut. A friend just brought me back a coconut from Mexico. It's is still green and a little bit brown. Do I have to wait for it to turn brown before planting? What I've read on the internet says it can't be green. Is this true? Will it turn brown? I t...
by Mark
Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:05 am
Forum: Greenhouse & Outside Protection
Topic: Protection For Three 8 Foot Washingtonia Robusta's In Mass.
Replies: 18
Views: 10082

Awsome job Bill!

Those will be even more awesome next year.

You inspire me.

Mark
by Mark
Sun Dec 06, 2009 11:40 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: All palms in for winter!
Replies: 14
Views: 8001

Barb,

Sorry I missed this reply. Yes I have thought about putting on a Glass roof or some atrium of sort. Maybe someday. $$
Till then I'll just do what I have to.


[quote]I've thought of it...and husband said NO. Twice! [quote]

Keep trying

Mark
by Mark
Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:50 pm
Forum: Greenhouse & Outside Protection
Topic: Super Cheap Greenhouse!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 5086

Very cool Bill! Things should grow well all winter.

Love the lizard!!

Mark
by Mark
Sat Nov 14, 2009 8:02 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Look at what I scored for free today
Replies: 17
Views: 7634

Kick A$$

Nice Score!!!

Mark
by Mark
Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:26 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: All palms in for winter!
Replies: 14
Views: 8001

Phil, They were kind of sad and scrawny when I got them but large. I'd seen them at Flower shop in town in the summer. Then over the winter I kept trying to get a hold of the owner of them to see if he's sell them. Finally in May 2007 I got the 2 of them for $100. They've grown about 3.5 feet and ma...
by Mark
Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:54 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Some of my best of 2009
Replies: 21
Views: 7468

Simply amazing Bill!
:shock:
Your place looks awesome!

Mark
by Mark
Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:19 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: All palms in for winter!
Replies: 14
Views: 8001

Thanks for all the wonderful comments guys! Bill, Large one leaning the opposite way from last year. My smaller one stood up straight against the ceiling last year but don't think that it will this year. I may try to stand it upright. My larger one grew a bit crooked last winter and has almost strai...
by Mark
Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:01 am
Forum: Member Introduction
Topic: Howdy from Little Elm, Texas
Replies: 22
Views: 16436

Rocky,

Your place is beautiful!! $3 Trachy and it looks like that? WOW!! Hope my $2 Trachy looks like that one day.

I only wish my yard could look like that.

Mark
by Mark
Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:37 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: All palms in for winter!
Replies: 14
Views: 8001

Thanks Guys! So glad they're in. Bill, No wife. :D Got Divorced last year and shes been out for a few. The palms had nothing to do with it. The palm move was actually not as bad as I thought it would be. Rented a massive 4 wheel dolly for $9. Worked great with me and 2 other guys up the hill from th...
by Mark
Thu Oct 15, 2009 6:37 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: True Trachy Bulgarian!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 2432

Excellent Bill!

This is my new bad boy! In three years It will be one of the most killer palms on the block! Mark my words.

I'm Sure it will!!

Congrats!
Mark
by Mark
Thu Oct 15, 2009 6:14 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: All palms in for winter!
Replies: 14
Views: 8001

All palms in for winter!

Move in my last 2 palms (Queens) last Saturday after a 31* morning. UGH!! Here's some pics of their winter home. It's like winter here already with a high 42* today. WTF! :x Bill, Sorry I was sooo stressed about moving these I didn't get video or pics of the actual move. Enjoy! Mark How may days til...
by Mark
Fri Oct 09, 2009 2:52 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Killing frost/freeze
Replies: 12
Views: 5649

Jim,

Yep. This has been a ugly cold rainy Oct. It doesn't look any warmer soon either. In fact snow flurries. and 28* Sunday morning :shock: Hoofing the Queens in tomorrow. UGH!! :? I already have everything else in but need lots of help for these guys.

How many days till spring?

Mark
by Mark
Thu Oct 08, 2009 5:35 pm
Forum: Member Introduction
Topic: Howdy from Little Elm, Texas
Replies: 22
Views: 16436

Welcome Rocky!

Wish I could have palms in my yard. (Not in Pots)

Any pics you care to share.

Mark
by Mark
Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:21 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Sabal Palmetto "BACK FROM THE DEAD!!!"
Replies: 12
Views: 4072

Bill,

Very cool. Good luck with it!

Mark
by Mark
Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:09 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: New Trachy and King palm
Replies: 5
Views: 3141

Bill, Yep! Wiped all the leaves down with Alcohol removing some scale. mealy's and mold. Cut one leave off cause it was bad. Mike , Got them at Jamaican gardens. ( thanks again for the source) HardyJim, It was in there green house I think it the brother of the Trachy I got a year ago March. They had...
by Mark
Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:20 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: New Trachy and King palm
Replies: 5
Views: 3141

New Trachy and King palm

Couple palms I picked up over the weekend. The one Trachy they had was loaded with Mealy bugs. Asked them if they would discount it from $20. I really wanted another one. Got it for $2. The King was $17. Spend several hours de-bugging and re-potting. Hopefully they'll do well. I lost my previous sma...

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