Correction to the above, Canadice instead of Glenora. I forget why but Canadice won out at the last minute. I figured a soaker hose for sure until they start giving shade, and probably mulch for life. I may mulch the whole strip. It hasn't got to be 110° here since I was a kid, but I wouldn't doubt if it gets that hot radiating off the house. Good to know it won't cook the grapes. I figured apples would make sauce on the tree. Peaches seem to tolerate our winters. Besides how big they tend to get the thing I didn't trust about them is the borers. The cherries and Rose of Sharon may attract them in times of stress, I think peaches attract them just being here. Peaches, plums, nectarines, etc. all would've be COLS=60 ROWS=8 name="comments" wrap=virtual > Optional Link URL:    Name of the Link: Information about Posting You must be logged in to post a message. Once you are logged in, a posting window will appear at the bottom of the messages. If you are not a member, please register for an account. Please review our Rules of Play before posting. Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review your post, make changes and upload photos. After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it. Before posting copyrighted material, please read about Copyright and Fair Use. We have a strict no-advertising policy! If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum. If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help. Learn more about in-text links on this page here Return to the Fruit & Orchards Forum Most Recent Posts help me identify this â¢Â by alisonoz Red Snowflake Table â¢Â by oldalgebra Hosta M 2014 â¢Â by newhostalady Breaking boredom â¢Â by nomen_nudum What's behind your cooktop--backsplash question â¢Â by jgHG Countertop Geology, Part Six. Let's talk about rocks some more! â¢Â by karin_mt Daughter Helping Out â¢Â by Nexev Why micro in a pantry? â¢Â by Texas_Gem Roses "H" â¢Â by iris_gal Conestoga essence line or merrilat classic with upgrades â¢Â by jgHG Explore GardenWeb Ann's Cream Cheese Babka Perfect for Holiday Baking

Gosh, it's so easy to miss replies on this forum! I think I have it narrowed down. 'New Dawn' sounds fabulous, and is very pretty, but I think I want something darker pink. Plus, it seems they are everywhere, though probably for a good reason! I guess I want something a little different. Awakening intrigues me too, but again, something darker, I think. A couple other good choices will be too short, and my thought of 'Cecile Brunner' there is O-U-T after seeing pics of it getting tremendously large and taking-over-y. So, I think it is down to 'Rosarium Uetersen' or one from HR called 'Lavender Lassie.' The only thing keeping me from RU is that I don't know where to get one. Unless I hear about a supplier for RU it will be 'Lavender Lassie.' Maybe still 'Awakening.' How tall does it get for those who have it? And, I have seen two photos of it that are radically different. http://www.rdrop.com/~paul/climbers/awakening.html -and- http://www.antiqueroseemporium.com/rose-1028.html Which one is more accurate?

Just wonderful! Looks like you are alls et for the, can smell the fragrance all year round, not worry about freeze, room, or space, and can sit back and relax...Good for you! Mine are still on my porch at the same temps as yours actually on a 30 degree day or night.. When it got down to about 19 degrees the other night, the porch was still about 45 degrees..Yahoo..lol

I always thought Galveston island was z9b? I've heard of people growing palms other than queens, dates, washy's etc. Well either way its pretty mild. I'd say you have a good chance of growing one especially if you take advantage of micro-climates. If you can you should take note of the palms growing around. That can be a great indicator if you need a micro-climate or not. If you don't see any palms just as hardy or less hardy look to see if you can see some in the open. But make sure they been there for a few years first as that can tell you if your palm will survive long term or not. Good luck and keep us updated! :) - US_Marine