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Old 11-05-2007, 08:22 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Wink Re: Overwintering Ensete Maurelli

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Originally Posted by Annie6078 View Post
Wow! Now that was definitely a job. Considering we just dug up my "Dwarf" Cavendish tonight – which we suspect weighed close to 150# – and had a tough time getting it out of the hole & onto my yard wagon, I must say I'm impressed. Since you obviously survived the ordeal , would you mind sharing your method you've found easiest for pulling them out & and getting them in the wheelbarrow? And ... great job.

Andrea
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Andrea,

Once I excavated around the bannana I used my hands to free up any roots that came off the sides I then just used my arms. I guess it helps being 6'5" 250lb.
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