I am still waiting for any sikkimensis to germinate. They are sitting on a radiator since mid feb. So far 7 Ensette are the only ones to germinate, i guess they are much easier than true bananas. My older plants are now covered in aphids so i added parasitic wasps, who died because they were under the metal halide light. Plus the spider mite population has just exploded, not sure why. I am using a mini digger on a section of the back yard that has buried builders rubble and two or three sub surface pans that prevent drainage. After two days of digging a lot of the rubble has been found and used in a soak pit. My efforts at leveling have resulted in a series of dip hollows and humps, not a pretty site/sight! Thankfully my digital camera was dropped on the kitchen floor and broken so i cant post any photos yet. Once its cleaned up i will get a new camera and post some photos.
It all sounds like a good topic for a C&W song....
Enjoy the nice weather,
Jackdarook,
