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missg
02-25-2009, 07:35 PM
Hello All, I'm new to Bananas.org,
I Love tropical Islands, but I live in the city
so it's my plan to have my city yard to look
like an oasis. How can I do that without a few
Banana trees. That's another reason I'm here,is to learn
all I can about grown and caring for Banana tress, plants.
And also hopefully one day to some swapping.
Happy Gardening. :goteam::goteam::goteam:

Chironex
02-25-2009, 07:37 PM
Hi MissG, you are in the right place. This board is packed with photos, knowledge, experts, and tons of experienced banana growers as well as beginners. Welcome to Bananas.org!

Bob
02-25-2009, 08:04 PM
Welcome missg. you're in the right place to plan a great tropical yard. You'll find plenty of help here.

frog7994
02-25-2009, 08:06 PM
just read and ask away some one will get back to you. Welcome aboard.

buzzwinder
02-25-2009, 08:08 PM
Welcome to the Org. missg, :bananas_b

Caloosamusa
02-25-2009, 08:21 PM
Welcome to the organization missg!!!:bananaflipflop:

It can be a real fun and rewarding project making a city Oasis. Soil prep is a first step. Shade and Sun considerations are important, then of course weather. Give us some specifics and we will be glad to provide information!

Once again wecome to the organization!:2239:

stumpy4700
02-25-2009, 10:41 PM
Welcome, what area do you live in? Do you have pics of your oasis?

Tog Tan
02-26-2009, 12:26 AM
Welcome to the board missg! This is the right place to be and soon you be going truly bananas just like us here.:ha:

missg
03-01-2009, 11:33 AM
Thank you all for the warn welcome. I looking forward to learning and sharing, with you all.
Just to tell a little about my yard. I have full sun most of the day, about 2 PM then the sun is not as hot.
I have done a lot of container garden, and was bring things in for the winter, because of space I'm going to start to plant, some things in the ground that can take the cold.
I have tried to grow Banana from seeds, " I did not do good at all". But I will try & try again & again.
I live in Philadelphia Pa. for the most part our winters are not to bad.

Gale

Bob
03-01-2009, 04:29 PM
Hey Gale you should have no trouble getting a nice look in Philly. Check out Saltydads photo section. I think he's down closer to you than I am. Youd be surprised what a difference just a few degrees warmer can make. The most experienced among us (I'm not one) have trouble with bananas from seed , so don't be discouraged. A few M. Basjoo and Red and green castor beans (as a large anual) maybe a potted Alocasia(one of the Giant size), Voila you've got the tropics in PA. If you want to get really crazy, try a Needle palm(Rhapidophylum Histrix) , A decent sized one will be costly but they'd be totally hardy in your area and I bet no one on your block has one. I saw some established ones up here totally unprotected after it got to -4 and they were fine.

hammer
03-01-2009, 04:49 PM
welcome to the site

missg
03-02-2009, 01:30 PM
Hammer, Thanks for you warm welcome

Bob, So Far I have the Green, Red Castor Beans I have been growing them for the last 3 summers. I also Have a number of the Large Elephant Ears. I going to look into the Needle Palm, that's a bet if I do not have to bring them in for the winter. Last year will be my first year for the M. Basjoo, I hoping that will
come back this year. But if not I did order 3 more from a coop.
Thank you for the infor very helpful Gale:0495::0495::0495::0497::0497:

LilRaverBoi
03-04-2009, 10:57 PM
Welcome to bananas.org! There is a lot of great information in the wiki pages (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/) and the community here is very nice. As whatever questions you have in the forums! Enjoy the site and good luck with your bananas!

missg
03-05-2009, 05:59 PM
Hi LilRaverBoi, and thanks for the welcome

saltydad
03-05-2009, 06:04 PM
Welcome to the org! You'll have no trouble selecting for the tropical look with some research, and it sounds like you're already started. Bob- thanks for the referral. :nanadrink:

missg
03-05-2009, 06:10 PM
saltydad, I'm still learn if my Musa Basjoo, comes up this year I will be so
happy. But I know If I keep trying I will get better as times passes.
Also thanks for the warm welcome.

STERLING
03-06-2009, 10:33 AM
hEY gIRL----fellow plantswap.net groupee! Glad to see you on here too! Is the banana palm I traded with you last year your first? How big did it get last year? You'll love this site too!!! They all helped me identify the banana I gave you earlier this month!!! LOVE IT..see you around

missg
03-07-2009, 12:30 PM
Hi STERLING, It did get a very nice size. Monday we had snow here in
Philly, so my banana palm, is still sleeping in a cool dark basement, just a
little more time and I will be bring her out soon.
Thanks for the warn welcome, love tropical plants.
I was enjoyed viewing saltydad, Photo Gallery. I one day
my yard be as nice as you guys.