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  1. daz and debs

    its gone bananas lol

    Thanks for finding that Walnut.Its interesting, wether it would work here or not is the question. I dont think I could store them under my house, but maybe a shed would be as good. I do think...
    Thanks for finding that Walnut.Its interesting, wether it would work here or not is the question. I dont think I could store them under my house, but maybe a shed would be as good. I do think the secret of overwintering is in avoiding rot, I know many are really tender and stand no chance,...
    Thanks for finding that Walnut.Its interesting, wether it would work here or not is the question. I dont think I could store them under my house, but maybe a shed would be as good. I do think the secret of overwintering is in avoiding rot, I...
    Thanks for finding that Walnut.Its interesting, wether it would work here or not is the question. I dont think I could store them under my house, but maybe a shed would be as good. I do think...
    daz and debs, Sep 9, 2007 ... 2
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    pete
    Sep 11, 2007
  2. dalbuie

    Red Abysinnian Banana.

    Thanks for the tips folks, I will keep it in the pot it is in just now and IF it survives I will put it into a bigger one in the spring. Fingers crossed !!
    Thanks for the tips folks, I will keep it in the pot it is in just now and IF it survives I will put it into a bigger one in the spring. Fingers crossed !!
    Thanks for the tips folks, I will keep it in the pot it is in just now and IF it survives I will put it into a bigger one in the spring. Fingers crossed !!
    Thanks for the tips folks, I will keep it in the pot it is in just now and IF it survives I will put it into a bigger one in the spring. Fingers crossed !!
    dalbuie, Sep 18, 2007
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    dalbuie
    Sep 20, 2007
  3. pete

    Cordyline

    Thanks Pete for your advice I'ave got a birthday coming up soon I'm 21 again so maybe I'll get lucky! :D
    Thanks Pete for your advice I'ave got a birthday coming up soon I'm 21 again so maybe I'll get lucky! :D
    Thanks Pete for your advice I'ave got a birthday coming up soon I'm 21 again so maybe I'll get lucky! :D
    Thanks Pete for your advice I'ave got a birthday coming up soon I'm 21 again so maybe I'll get lucky! :D
    pete, Aug 25, 2007 ... 2
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    Helofadigger
    Oct 12, 2007
  4. Keving

    Cordyline Seeds

    Thanks TO, then thats what i shall try.
    Thanks TO, then thats what i shall try.
    Thanks TO, then thats what i shall try.
    Thanks TO, then thats what i shall try.
    Keving, Oct 14, 2007
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    Keving
    Oct 18, 2007
  5. Keving

    Canna seed pods?

    Know how you feel Kev. I got some seed last year, narry a one germinated, even with my miracle propagator. I think I'll try again using Roders method (plus the strategic use of a lump hammer). ...
    Know how you feel Kev. I got some seed last year, narry a one germinated, even with my miracle propagator. I think I'll try again using Roders method (plus the strategic use of a lump hammer). :D
    Know how you feel Kev. I got some seed last year, narry a one germinated, even with my miracle propagator. I think I'll try again using Roders method (plus the strategic use of a lump hammer). :D
    Know how you feel Kev. I got some seed last year, narry a one germinated, even with my miracle propagator. I think I'll try again using Roders method (plus the strategic use of a lump hammer). ...
    Keving, Aug 24, 2007 ... 2
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    Sarraceniac
    Nov 7, 2007
  6. intermiplants

    cordyline

    Hi Ste it seems you have a very maternal Cordy there 10 kids Wow, she seems to be a single mum too..... is she going put in for state benefits? Helen.xxx. :D
    Hi Ste it seems you have a very maternal Cordy there 10 kids Wow, she seems to be a single mum too..... is she going put in for state benefits? Helen.xxx. :D
    Hi Ste it seems you have a very maternal Cordy there 10 kids Wow, she seems to be a single mum too..... is she going put in for state benefits? Helen.xxx. :D
    Hi Ste it seems you have a very maternal Cordy there 10 kids Wow, she seems to be a single mum too..... is she going put in for state benefits? Helen.xxx. :D
    intermiplants, Sep 1, 2007 ... 2
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    Helofadigger
    Nov 7, 2007
  7. Banana Man

    Banana Man in Winter Garden SHOCKER !!!

    Originally posted by BM:Not in this neck of the woods mate.
    Originally posted by BM:Not in this neck of the woods mate.
    Originally posted by BM:Not in this neck of the woods mate.
    Originally posted by BM:Not in this neck of the woods mate.
    Banana Man, Nov 18, 2007 ... 2
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    Sarraceniac
    Nov 20, 2007
  8. Banana Man

    Banana Man's Christmas Hideout...

    Sorry Sandra love to keep you waitingJohn no Bob's not from Yorkshire he's a 'Green man' from over the border in Nottinghamshire although he doesn't rob from the rich to give to poor he...
    Sorry Sandra love to keep you waitingJohn no Bob's not from Yorkshire he's a 'Green man' from over the border in Nottinghamshire although he doesn't rob from the rich to give to poor he keeps it for himself!I'm a 'Yellow belly' from Lincolnshire and I lived in the same village as Sir...
    Sorry Sandra love to keep you waitingJohn no Bob's not from Yorkshire he's a 'Green man' from over the border in Nottinghamshire although he doesn't rob from the rich to give to poor he keeps it for himself!I'm a 'Yellow belly' from...
    Sorry Sandra love to keep you waitingJohn no Bob's not from Yorkshire he's a 'Green man' from over the border in Nottinghamshire although he doesn't rob from the rich to give to poor he...
    Banana Man, Dec 13, 2007 ... 2
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    Helofadigger
    Dec 17, 2007
  9. Banana Man

    Banana Man's Hideout Jan 2008

    Looking good B M be careful with that over exposure this weather :eek:
    Looking good B M be careful with that over exposure this weather :eek:
    Looking good B M be careful with that over exposure this weather :eek:
    Looking good B M be careful with that over exposure this weather :eek:
    Banana Man, Jan 3, 2008 ... 2
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    walnut
    Jan 4, 2008
  10. Victoria

    FAO ... pete ....

    Evening, pete. It's hit and miss frost hardy, down to zone 9. Apparently it's made it's way to the UK now and is naturalising in the southwest but doesn't bloom as profusely as here. :DYes,...
    Evening, pete. It's hit and miss frost hardy, down to zone 9. Apparently it's made it's way to the UK now and is naturalising in the southwest but doesn't bloom as profusely as here. :DYes, I've got tiny new growth on my flame trees also.
    Evening, pete. It's hit and miss frost hardy, down to zone 9. Apparently it's made it's way to the UK now and is naturalising in the southwest but doesn't bloom as profusely as here. :DYes, I've got tiny new growth on my flame trees also.
    Evening, pete. It's hit and miss frost hardy, down to zone 9. Apparently it's made it's way to the UK now and is naturalising in the southwest but doesn't bloom as profusely as here. :DYes,...
    Victoria, Feb 5, 2008
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    Victoria
    Feb 8, 2008
  11. gardenlearner

    hardy tropical plants

    Stink aside, they are wonderful plants! The leaves do need some support though.There are several different varieties or you could try arisaemas which also look quite weird! This year I am trying...
    Stink aside, they are wonderful plants! The leaves do need some support though.There are several different varieties or you could try arisaemas which also look quite weird! This year I am trying colocasia esculenta or elephant ears plant. They do love heat and moisture so I am going to plant...
    Stink aside, they are wonderful plants! The leaves do need some support though.There are several different varieties or you could try arisaemas which also look quite weird! This year I am trying colocasia esculenta or elephant ears plant. They...
    Stink aside, they are wonderful plants! The leaves do need some support though.There are several different varieties or you could try arisaemas which also look quite weird! This year I am trying...
    gardenlearner, Apr 9, 2008 ... 2 3
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    wilroda
    Apr 24, 2008
  12. Banana Man

    Banana Man's April Hideout....

    Banana man do skunk cabbage spread?I'm thinking of planting it the other side of the stream.All the best mate...daz
    Banana man do skunk cabbage spread?I'm thinking of planting it the other side of the stream.All the best mate...daz
    Banana man do skunk cabbage spread?I'm thinking of planting it the other side of the stream.All the best mate...daz
    Banana man do skunk cabbage spread?I'm thinking of planting it the other side of the stream.All the best mate...daz
    Banana Man, Apr 24, 2008 ... 2 3
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    daz and debs
    May 5, 2008
  13. Banana Man

    Banana Man's May Hide-out....

    What a grey day ! :( Must be time to get the camera out and spend an hour on an update :D
    What a grey day ! :( Must be time to get the camera out and spend an hour on an update :D
    What a grey day ! :( Must be time to get the camera out and spend an hour on an update :D
    What a grey day ! :( Must be time to get the camera out and spend an hour on an update :D
    Banana Man, May 15, 2008
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    Banana Man
    May 15, 2008
  14. Freddy

    Canna`s

    carolla 1 my canna lily is 3 years old but apart from when i first had it only leaves appear which look healthy. please help
    carolla 1 my canna lily is 3 years old but apart from when i first had it only leaves appear which look healthy. please help
    carolla 1 my canna lily is 3 years old but apart from when i first had it only leaves appear which look healthy. please help
    carolla 1 my canna lily is 3 years old but apart from when i first had it only leaves appear which look healthy. please help
    Freddy, Apr 30, 2008 ... 2
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    carolla1
    Jul 31, 2008
  15. Tropical_Gaz

    My garden

    Theres plenty of tropical and tropical looking plants that can be just left out, I do try to only have plants that can stay out...... but there is always that 'special' plant!!!
    Theres plenty of tropical and tropical looking plants that can be just left out, I do try to only have plants that can stay out...... but there is always that 'special' plant!!!
    Theres plenty of tropical and tropical looking plants that can be just left out, I do try to only have plants that can stay out...... but there is always that 'special' plant!!!
    Theres plenty of tropical and tropical looking plants that can be just left out, I do try to only have plants that can stay out...... but there is always that 'special' plant!!!
    Tropical_Gaz, Sep 8, 2008 ... 2
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    Tropical_Gaz
    Sep 12, 2008
  16. Aesculus

    Guess the canna?

    Looks like Durban. If you are planning on getting one be careful to get one free from virus - dont touch any of the B+Q ones as they were in a real state.
    Looks like Durban. If you are planning on getting one be careful to get one free from virus - dont touch any of the B+Q ones as they were in a real state.
    Looks like Durban. If you are planning on getting one be careful to get one free from virus - dont touch any of the B+Q ones as they were in a real state.
    Looks like Durban. If you are planning on getting one be careful to get one free from virus - dont touch any of the B+Q ones as they were in a real state.
    Aesculus, Sep 6, 2008
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    Tropical_Gaz
    Sep 12, 2008
  17. flowerpotty

    canna plants

    I don`t know Dee, I think you may be edging it.:thumb::D
    I don`t know Dee, I think you may be edging it.:thumb::D
    I don`t know Dee, I think you may be edging it.:thumb::D
    I don`t know Dee, I think you may be edging it.:thumb::D
    flowerpotty, Sep 23, 2008 ... 2 3
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    daitheplant
    Sep 29, 2008
  18. emilyhart

    suggestions for planning tropical garden?

    Nice list of plants Emily. In my opinion though you dont create a tropical looking garden and then try to tone it down.:)Just go for it.:)
    Nice list of plants Emily. In my opinion though you dont create a tropical looking garden and then try to tone it down.:)Just go for it.:)
    Nice list of plants Emily. In my opinion though you dont create a tropical looking garden and then try to tone it down.:)Just go for it.:)
    Nice list of plants Emily. In my opinion though you dont create a tropical looking garden and then try to tone it down.:)Just go for it.:)
    emilyhart, Sep 29, 2008
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    pete
    Sep 29, 2008
  19. seeker of knowledge

    My Canna Forest

    Thank you folks for all your different answers to my problem...I think I will try leaving a few out which are in a sheltered part of the garden.. the rest will have to be packed like sardines in...
    Thank you folks for all your different answers to my problem...I think I will try leaving a few out which are in a sheltered part of the garden.. the rest will have to be packed like sardines in my conservatory...
    Thank you folks for all your different answers to my problem...I think I will try leaving a few out which are in a sheltered part of the garden.. the rest will have to be packed like sardines in my conservatory...
    Thank you folks for all your different answers to my problem...I think I will try leaving a few out which are in a sheltered part of the garden.. the rest will have to be packed like sardines in...
    seeker of knowledge, Oct 28, 2008
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    seeker of knowledge
    Oct 29, 2008
  20. FANCY

    Banana tree

    You can`t do anymore than that, Dee. Best of luck.:thumb::D
    You can`t do anymore than that, Dee. Best of luck.:thumb::D
    You can`t do anymore than that, Dee. Best of luck.:thumb::D
    You can`t do anymore than that, Dee. Best of luck.:thumb::D
    FANCY, Oct 29, 2008 ... 2
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    daitheplant
    Nov 1, 2008
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