Palms are not the first plants one thinks of growing in this country, but don't rule them out. Several true palm species will grow outdoors in Britain, especially on the south and western coasts of ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The windmill palm is one of the ...

If you’re looking to escape the British winter, there’s a far cheaper alternative than booking a long-haul holiday – snap up a palm and you’ll be instantly transported to more tropical climes.

A friend sent me a photo of a "bald" palm tree ( Trachycarpus wagnerianus ). I've never seen anyone remove the fuzz from the trunk, but it's pretty cool. Makes me think of the tall palms in drier, ...

Palm trees come into their own at this time of year. Either we're sitting underneath a row of them on a sun-kissed holiday island or dreaming of doing so soon. Another option is to stay at home and ...

You don't have to live on Tresco to grow outdoor palms. They can make statuesque specimens in warm sheltered gardens or form part of lush tropical-themed plantings. Give the garden an exotic look by ...

Q: I have moved to a house with a 5-foot palm tree in the back yard. I suspect it is too late, but was I supposed to do something to protect this tree over the winter? It looks fine so far. -- P.K., ...