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nanner
09-13-2010, 11:51 PM
Hello Bananas Forum,
Thanks for having me aboard. I live in Nashville, TN in Zone 7, and have been working with bananas for ten years now. I started with a variety that needs to be dug up, never got the ID on that one but I still keep digging up the descendants. Musella Lasiocarpa is a recent addition, and have a front yard full of Musa Basjoo, it does really well here, I think partly because of the climate, and I have been feeding its soils for many years with lots of sand, mulches and occasional lime. I have been letting the Basjoos freeze back every year, but may try to insulate some of the nanners this fall. I trim any leaf that goes horizontal, so I can see through the nanners and they get the maximum height, as I am in a hollow with limited sunlight. I look forward to getting acquainted with other nanner people and sharing experiences. I also look forward to sourcing and purchasing cold hardy nanners, and I am very interested in the Musa Itenerans var. Xishuangbannaensis and especially its cold hardiness for my zone. In other words, if it will keep coming back, I definitely have a job for this banana, to compete with Johnson Grass...Cheers!! Dan :bananas_b

Jezebel
09-14-2010, 03:19 AM
Welcome from Turkey :birthdaynana:
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harveyc
09-14-2010, 03:52 AM
Welcome, Dan!

stumpy4700
09-14-2010, 07:07 AM
Hello Dan, I'm in Cane Ridge, What part of Nashville are you in?

nickmccann
09-14-2010, 08:03 AM
Welcome from Soutwest Florida, where , luckily we can grow nanas year round:))

hammer
09-14-2010, 09:31 AM
Welcome Dan.

nanner
09-14-2010, 10:07 AM
Hello Dan, I'm in Cane Ridge, What part of Nashville are you in?

Jeff, I am in West Nashville, Sylvan Park area.

MediaHound
09-14-2010, 10:12 AM
Hi Dan, welcome aboard, it's great to have you here. I'm sure you'll be a wonderful addition to our community. If you ever need anything just give me a shout.

CValentine
09-14-2010, 10:12 AM
Welcome Dan!!!

I'm in Zone 8a, Central Texas!!

Good to have you here with us! :) ~Cheryl

nanner
09-14-2010, 10:35 AM
Welcome from Turkey :birthdaynana:
Izmir

Thanks! I worked in Ankara once, I love Turkiye - Cok Guzel!!

nanner
09-14-2010, 10:40 AM
Hi Dan, welcome aboard, it's great to have you here. I'm sure you'll be a wonderful addition to our community. If you ever need anything just give me a shout.

Thanks, Jarred! Bananas are just plain fun to be around, and there is always something to learn about them. No doubt I will have a few questions...:0517:

nanner
09-14-2010, 11:02 AM
Welcome Dan!!!

I'm in Zone 8a, Central Texas!!

Good to have you here with us! :) ~Cheryl

Hi Cheryl, Thank you. I am from Austin originally and have good friends in Corsicana area. I bet your bananas do very well, as hot as it is there! Regards, Dan

The Hollyberry Lady
09-14-2010, 07:10 PM
A big friendly Canadian http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/thwelcome3.gif to you!


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saltydad
09-15-2010, 01:07 AM
A very warm welcome to you, Dan, from the beautiful state of Maryland. When you can, post some pics of your garden in your gallery.

barnercora
09-15-2010, 05:01 AM
Welcome aboard........from Ga.zone7:waving: