The Eskimos have used this method for a long time to keep themselves warm when away from their families. They would pile snow into a hill. Then they would...
Mike Great observation. I never equated the connection, but now that you mention it I do believe I was aware of the this some were in my addled brain. I have...
When I visited Dennis Hoidal's garden, there were huge cacti. How could they be winter hardy here in Minnesota? Planted in ground, not in pots. How can he grow...
I need a lot of information! Can anyone tell me the name of a good book that I can learn from? I'll try to find it in the Library. It will need to have...
Hi Liz One of the best booklets to help get started in planting an outdoor cactus garden is "Growing Winter Hardy Cacti in cold/Wet Climate Conditions" by John...
I am currently looking for seeds from these two species, preferrable with locations. Can trade with rare stuff Nolinas and agavaceae. Martin [Non-text portions...
Good Morning All, Can anyone share information on germination of Opuntia macrorhiza? I am generally clear on the habits of O. polyacantha, fragilis, compressa,...
I find this to be one of the really easy cold germinators. Untreated seeds sown in january in the unheated greenhouse. Dry soil by then. From late Febuary and...
Hi Liz I agree with Bob, John Spain's book is a great starting point. Plan ahead for your larger specimens to grow though! I'm still learning to leave more...
I wrote down the titles and authors of the books that you gave to me. I thought that this would narrow down the search for information at the library. Guess...
Hello, I have the following avilable for sale: All the below are plus shipping USPS Priority Mail I have the following seeds: Echinocereus (Hedgehog Cactus) ...
which ones are good in zone 4 ? i have an interest in zone 4 or colder Ronald Maggio <farmer_ron361@...> wrote: Hello, I have the following avilable for...
Hi, Roy Thanks for asking, to be totally honest none! In the spring, I might have a few pads of Opuntia that would survive winters outside, but I live in a...
Roy - I have E. reichenbachii v. perbellus (and a number of other hardy Echinocereus) here in zone 3. No protection other than snow, but they have seen temps...
Jay, Do not underestimate the protection of snow! We have had massive death here in Minnesota without snow cover. "Good snow cover makes about two zones...
I hear ya, Henry, but everything in my garden has seen temps sub -35C with no snow. We just get long, dry autumns sometimes and then a sudden cold snap. This...
Hi John, That's a great topic. I have been adding different kinds of Yuccas , Artemesias, Antennaria, Dianthus and Sedums between my cactus plantings. Those...
Hi Peter I do grow about five species of antennaria as a ground cover around my patio. They are pretty much the same silver-gray color and height with slight...
Great topic. My companion plants include Dasylirion wheeleri, Delpininium orfordii, Phlomis fruticosa, various Cistus, Dryas, Onosma echiodes, Arctostaphylos...
I use a lot of Yuccas, asteraceaes, sedum, Petrosedum, Sempervivums, grasses, Hebe, Crassula setulosa forms, wild tulipas and Gladiolus, thymus and most of all...
Hi Martin, I'd like to know which species of Delosperma have worked for you and if you know a source of seed for them. I used to have D. basuticum but lost it...
Hallo Friends, My cactus-bed is still lacking Pediocactus simpsonii. I tried this species once but without success. It was shrinking in the first summer and...
Gerd Esser
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Dec 17, 2007 9:39 am
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Hi Gerd, The most important thing to remember, if you live in "wet/humid" areas, is to keep it very dry between June to August, depending on growingmedium and...
Here in Denmark it is not possible to keep them outside. We dont get it too cold for the species but their water requirements are too delicate for our costal...
Hi Gerd, P. simpsonii does quite well here along the North shore of Lake Ontario but it must be grown in a raised bed of about 20 cm of pure roofing...
Hello Gerd, In my experience Pedios like winter wet (or snow cover) and loathe summer wet! In this way they are a lot like some of South American cacti! I'm in...
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