YES, YOU CAN GROW PALM TREES! HERE ARE 5 GORGEOUS PALMS FOR CENTRAL FLORIDA HOMES
I love palm trees — calming and beautiful, they’re common in some of the most inspirational landscapes I’ve ever seen, especially in Hawaii. Unless you live in the hottest, most southern parts of Florida, though, coconut palm trees can’t grow in areas that get moderately cold during the year. That doesn’t mean we’re out of options though … In fact, it’s quite the opposite. In central Florida, there are many wonderful cold-tolerant palms that can withstand snow and subzero weather for short periods of time. Here’s a few of my favorites that make excellent accent trees in your home’s landscape. Date palms are a classic palm tree with a tall trunk and arching, feather-esque leaves. Female trees produce creamy yellow flowers
and edible fruits. They’ll survive temperatures as low as 18 degrees F. As one of the oldest and most commonly cultivated palm trees, they can grow as high as 80 feet, but dwarf cultivars are available for indoor specimens. European fan palms are bushy evergreen palms that grow up to 10–15 feet high. It’s extremely tough and can survive in temperatures as low as 5 degrees F. This palm grows as a clump of trunks that lean out from the center, topped with clusters of fan-shaped leaves. It’s a slow-growing tree, with no more than 5 inches a year, making it a perfect potted plant or “shrub” palm. Windmill palms are hardy evergreen palms with an attractive, compact crown of large, stiff, fan-like leaves and a slender, graceful trunk. They grow up to 25–30 feet tall and
Hi, newsletter buddies! It’s Gavin, and boy, oh boy, do I have some news for you. I’m a fishing expert! Ten friends and I went on an overnight camping/fishing trip with my dad (plus a few other dads). We didn’t have sleeping bags, but that was fine because we barely spent any time sleeping. It was awesome! Of course, safety while fishing is super important. Any expert fisherman knows that. Here are a few tips that’ll keep you and your guys (and gals) safe if you’re planning a fishing trip anytime soon. SAFETY TIPS FROM THE WORLD’S GREATEST FISHERMAN GAVIN’S GUYS
No. 1: Wear protective glasses. Polarized sunglasses are ideal for reducing eye strain and spotting fish, but they’re also important for protecting your eyes from branches or lures being tossed by other kids! Don’t forget glasses — you’ll never regret it!
No. 2: Use barbless hooks. Whether a kid or adult gets snagged, remember that
barbless hooks are easier to remove. If you do have barbed hooks for baitfishing, try to slightly bend them down to be safer.
No. 3: Always use personal floatation devices. Despite what you might imagine, there can be a lot of motion and noise on a fishing trip. A kid could fall into the water and might be unable to help themselves, especially if they’re hurt! A PFD, or personal flotation device, can help prevent these situations. Bringing along a float and line as well as a first aid kit is always a smart choice too. No. 4: Set clear rules. It’s fun to run around — I definitely have personal experience to say that — but running around on a wet boat deck can be dangerous! Remember to set clear safety rules, especially for little kids. No. 5: Bring plenty of drinks and snacks. It’s always exciting to have yummy drinks and snacks to look forward to! Have plenty so nobody gets dehydrated or hungry while on the trip. That’d be the worst! If you’re planning a fishing trip, I hope these tips are helpful, and maybe consider inviting me to come along … I caught more fish than some of the adults, so that makes me one of the best fishermen in the world!
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