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Old 02-12-2009, 12:46 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Hello,
I am Christine but everyone calls me "Miss Chris" I have been trying to grow bananas for ever and have had no luck. I belong to the PBS and they sugggested your site. I live in the Philadelphia, PA area which is area 9, so you know it gets cold here. I would like to grow a plant outside in the Summer and bring it in the house in the Winter or grow one entirely in the house. I would really like to try my had at edible fruit but at this point I will accept anything. I am confused by the different prices of the banana trees and now they are using the old gas prices. The gas prices are much cheaper now so I guess I am looking for a bargain; does anybody knmow of one? Ebay has ruined my account for the past three years and will not fix it, so I am still fighting with them. Take care all and I am looking for some nice tips. Take care,
Miss Chris in Suburban Philly, Home of the Philadelphia Eagles but I am a Dallas Cowboy Fan from way back.
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Old 02-12-2009, 12:52 AM   #2 (permalink)
 
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Woooooooooooo COWBOYS ALL THE WAY....even though they lost they still ROCK!!!!!
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Old 02-12-2009, 07:42 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Welcome to the board Miss Chris! I have a brother who lives in Philly too. All the best to your 'naner plant hunt!
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Welcome Miss Chris, I'd recommend for starters since there a bit of time till warm weather is here to stay that you research several species you might like. Since you plan on bringing them in for the winter maybe some of the dwarf species (Cavendish, Nam Wa, Orinoco) might be good choices. banana-tree.com in Easton is a nearby reliable seller or maybe some members here can help get you started. Good luck( but never for the Cowboys!)
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welcome to the org from a redskins fan. lol.
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Welcome Miss Chris, I'd recommend for starters since there a bit of time till warm weather is here to stay that you research several species you might like. Since you plan on bringing them in for the winter maybe some of the dwarf species (Cavendish, Nam Wa, Orinoco) might be good choices. banana-tree.com in Easton is a nearby reliable seller or maybe some members here can help get you started. Good luck( but never for the Cowboys!)
Whats rwong with the Cowboys?
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Thanks to all for a wonderful welcome and info. Please excuse my spelling, I type faster than I think.
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Welcome to the Org. Miss Chris, I agree with Bob on the Dwarf types, for indoors and you could plant Bajoo outside and leave in the ground with protection for winter. There is wealth of knowledge on these boards with very helpful people. My wife is a Cowboys fan, I am a Bears fan, it gets fun when they play each other, otherwise we root for both. List of cold hardy bananas
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Welcome aboard Miss Chris,

I hope your banana efforts there in PA are fruit-full!

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Welcome Miss Chris. Isn't Philly more like zone 7?
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Howdy from a former West Phiily denizen. Look around here; you'll find tons of excellent info. BTW, I'd also try growing Musa basjoo and overwintering it in the ground with mulching.

Mskitty- didn't know you were also a Skins lover!!
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Whats rwong with the Cowboys?
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T.O., Jerry (skeletor)Jones, Don't call me pacman Jones(oops forgot they dumped him........Did I mention T.O.?
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Hello and welcome aboard! I have a good friend who is a golf course superintendent in the Philadelphia area. Check out our Cold Hardy banana section and you should find a lot of good info for your area.
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Hi all,
I am still trying to get used to using this "program" so please excuse if I do it wrong or late. I miss a number of days if I am busy or what ever but I am looking forwaard to the remarks of everybody and thanks again for the welcome. Dallas fan in Philly town Yeah!!
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