Chamaerops No.34

Spring Edition1999

Editorial

Growing Temperate Palms on a 'Gulf Stream' Coast
Roger Dixon
In our temperate European climate cold is less of a problem than wind and damp. Here's how to cope.

Nikau Palm Blues
Charles Jackson
Everything you need to know about the Shaving Brush, or Nikau palm by transplanted Kiwi, Charles Jackson.

10 Minutes from Christopher Columbus
Martyn Graham
A quick tour of one of Spain's lesser known gardens, well worth a visit if you find yourself in Bar-thelona.

Twins!
Jörg Witticke
Alternative title: Two for the Price of One!

Down Mexico Way
Jan Andersson
On a holiday in Mexico, Sweden's Jan Andersson looks for palms and cycads and finds plenty.

Fine Tuned Palm Gardening - Sunsitizing
Don Tollefson
Our most regular contributor provides more tips for exotic gardening.

New Year Quiz Answers
The Fox
Finally, the answers to our quiz!

In Praise of RCB's
Martin Gibbons
Your Editor takes up his pen to tell you of an exciting development in the cultivation of palms.

The Saunders Report
Paul Saunders
Palms as house plants, a special report.

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