The essential grow bible a must have the diamond lane guide

[happypalms]

One of my tricks in growing palms is this little book an absolute must have I purchased this book some 22 years ago and still read it has some  of the best information in it a true grow bible  very easy to understand not a confusing book just plain and simple advice worth a million dollars for anyone growing anything and of course palms as well very informative book 

[peachy]

It really looks like it has a lot of useful information.  I wish knew what size 5 gallon pots actually are though. You're right about some books being hard to understand though.  The big palm 'covers everything' book that came out 5 or 6 years ago, has a lot of pretty photos but the rest of it is beyond my limited comprehension !

Peachy

[Harry’s Palms]

Great book. I’ve never seen that one. I especially like the pot size versus plant size comments. I have visited palm or specialty nurseries that put small plants in large pots to bump them to the next price category earlier. When I buy , I look for the plants or palms that are balanced , plant size to pot size , unless it is something I just have to have , then all bets are off! Harry

[happypalms]

40 minutes ago, Harry’s Palms said:

Great book. I’ve never seen that one. I especially like the pot size versus plant size comments. I have visited palm or specialty nurseries that put small plants in large pots to bump them to the next price category earlier. When I buy , I look for the plants or palms that are balanced , plant size to pot size , unless it is something I just have to have , then all bets are off! Harry

It is a old book it has some great information in there a lot of common sense growing techniques not only for palms but all kind of plants in general it’s not rocket science but as they say 

[AaronWhitehouse]

On 4/11/2024 at 12:11 PM, happypalms said:

One of my tricks in growing palms is this little book an absolute must have I purchased this book some 22 years ago and still read it has some  of the best information in it a true grow bible  very easy to understand not a confusing book just plain and simple advice worth a million dollars for anyone growing anything and of course palms as well very informative book 

Great book, I once had a copy but unfortunately I lost it when I moved. Can you tell me where I can get it from?

[Kim]

Don Tollefsen remains a very active member of the Palm Society of Southern California. Perhaps @DoomsDave could hook you up.

[AaronWhitehouse]

On 4/11/2024 at 12:11 PM, happypalms said:

One of my tricks in growing palms is this little book an absolute must have I purchased this book some 22 years ago and still read it has some  of the best information in it a true grow bible  very easy to understand not a confusing book just plain and simple advice worth a million dollars for anyone growing anything and of course palms as well very informative book 

That’s why I used https://personalstatementhelper.com/ to create a summarized digital version of an essential palm-growing guide. Now, I can easily access the most valuable tips without flipping through pages. It’s a great way to keep important knowledge at hand while making it more convenient to use and share with others, especially when working with different plant species and growing conditions. Having a well-structured summary saves time and helps retain crucial details effortlessly.

Or could you print them for me if it is possible? 

[happypalms]

9 minutes ago, AaronWhitehouse said:

Or could you print them for me if it is possible? 

Iam pretty sure I obtained the book through the pacsoa society in Australia mail order. Not sure if it’s still available but definitely worth trying to get. Good luck.