My garden in Michigan in the winter and summer.

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palmmandan
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My garden in Michigan in the winter and summer.

Post by palmmandan » Wed Dec 03, 2008 1:54 pm

Hopefully it will look as good next summer.

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oppalm
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Post by oppalm » Thu Dec 04, 2008 5:39 am

nice looking trachy. Good luck with your winter protection. Looks to me like you got it goin' on.
Maybe someday I will have a trachy that big.
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Post by Knnn » Thu Dec 04, 2008 6:49 pm

Nice set up! Are you using any supplemental heat inside the box? (bulbs, heater, etc)


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Post by DesertZone » Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:32 pm

Nice! I can't wait to see it next summer. :D
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Post by Jay-Admin » Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:43 pm

Looks good. :D
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Post by palmmandan » Fri Dec 05, 2008 2:29 am

Knnn wrote:Nice set up! Are you using any supplemental heat inside the box? (bulbs, heater, etc)
I bought water pipe heater wire. Wrapped it around the trunk from top to bottom. Then wrapped that with some burlap.
Only turn it on when the temps are below 20 degrees.



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anttisepp
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Post by anttisepp » Fri Dec 05, 2008 8:21 am

Very nice pictures, Palmmandan.
How old is your Windmill palm and how many years (or winters ;) ) does it grow in you yard?
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Post by Knnn » Fri Dec 05, 2008 6:26 pm

Thanks for the info, your Trachy looks great !


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Post by wxman » Sun May 24, 2009 5:36 pm

Hey man, just wondering if your tree made it :)
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