The first thing I do is hit them with some Epsom salts and then some K,once the soil temps are well over 50(F) at 4". As the soil temps approach 60(F),I try to coordinate their first feeding with a nice rainfall and some sunny warm weather. This rather then going by the time of year-I don't think Palms roots can really absorb the fertilizer until soil temps are above 50(F) anyway.

As soon as I finish mopping my dining room I plan to get out my fall things. It is hot here so I have to just imagine fall for a while. My dining room is a light blue/grey/green so orange doesn't work. I have a large white pumpkin and other neutral things. I really only decorate my table plus a few random things - wood and wrought iron, pansies outside in purple and yellow. I used to have a lot of piano students who didn't believe in Halloween, so that kind of took the fun out for me. I secretly start Christmas decorating before Thanksgiving then turn the lights on that night!!! I will probably go to my son's house for Christmas this year, so I need to enjoy my Christmas stuff early!

Thank you. This is very helpful. I still wonder if anyone has any real life experience to share, especially with Brussels Sprouts. I have never had them produce in the time period listed on the chart for broccoli. They usually take a month or more than broccoli.

What conditions of sun, pH, and moisture are they planted in? In my zone, one would be hard-pressed to kill an Annabelle other than with dryness. I've roughly ripped root suckers out, stuck them in a bag with a bit of moist soil, and replanted several days later without any adverse effects. Mine are not early sprouters, and if there is still a chance of frost in your area, you will be grateful that they haven't sprouted yet since their leaves are not at all frost tolerant. Even if the top growth is killed by a late freeze, they should resprout from the roots.