05/26/2026
Interested in growing cold hardy palms in NC?
Once again I have been honored by being asked by Tryon Palace to give a presentation on my 40 plus years experiences on growing palms in eastern NC. I gave a similar presentation in 2005 and by the grace of God many of my palms are still with me in spite of one of the most devastating freezes in years in 2018.
Topics covered will be palm selection, palm siting and planting, fertilization, insect control, palm trimming and cold protection in the event of a forecasted out of zone freeze. The presentation will include many photos of some very old palms here in the area.
It is scheduled for July 11, 2026 at 10:30 AM at the History Center in New Bern.
Address: 529 South Front Street.
Stay tuned for the time and any updates.