2008 Summer Eruption in SE TN!!!

Randy4ut · 05-27-2008, 11:42 AM

I just finished taking these pictures of most of my bananas that are out in the ground. I still have a few that are potted up and were not included. I wanted to start a thread so show the growth rates of my nanners over the course of the summer. There are several of these "babies" that are from you folks and for that I REALLY appreciate it.
Some of the bananas do not look that impressive right now, but before long, they should all take off... Hope you enjoy!!!!

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john_ny · 05-27-2008, 01:04 PM

Neat little show you've got started there!

mskitty38583 · 05-27-2008, 01:46 PM

randy your yard is amazing! your nanas look outstanding.

tophersmith · 05-27-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy4ut

I just finished taking these pictures of most of my bananas that are out in the ground. I still have a few that are potted up and were not included. I wanted to start a thread so show the growth rates of my nanners over the course of the summer. There are several of these "babies" that are from you folks and for that I REALLY appreciate it.
Some of the bananas do not look that impressive right now, but before long, they should all take off... Hope you enjoy!!!!

Slideshow of Begining of Banana Eruption 2008 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Randy,

What was left in the ground overwinter? Do ytour Illustrus come back everyyear?

Steve L · 05-27-2008, 04:18 PM

Looking good Randy. My stuff has really taken off recently also. Oh, and by the way, how 'bout them Tigers (SEC tourney champs).

Steve

Randy4ut · 05-27-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tophersmith

Randy,

What was left in the ground overwinter? Do ytour Illustrus come back everyyear?

My Illustris did indeed come back and with a vengence. They spread pretty well, but are easily removed. I have already dug quite a few for friend of mine that just put in a new bed at his new house. As far as what was left overwinter in the ground, was, basjoo, Saba, ornata pink, velutina, lasiocarpus, and I guess that is it. Most of the rest were sent to me by alot of GREAT members over the past summer and overwintered either in my unheated garage, or in my den. I will be testing some of them this winter, as long as I get a pup off it to keep warm...
Hope this answers your question, if not, feel free to pm or email me and I will tell you what little I do know, which shouldn't take me too long...LOL

Randy4ut · 05-27-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve L

Looking good Randy. My stuff has really taken off recently also. Oh, and by the way, how 'bout them Tigers (SEC tourney champs).

Steve

I figured you were popping right and left. BTW, the rostrata is sending out a pup, the Pedro is shooting out a new leaf, but the Scheff is still just sitting there. I do have it in the ground and the others in pots, so the soil is probably a bit warmer in the pots...
BTW, thanks for the compliments...
Looks like the Tigers are ruling ALMOST everything!!!!

Steve L · 05-27-2008, 04:40 PM

Glad to hear about the heliconia. If the Scheideana doens't grow, I've got plenty more. A pseudostem in my second mat of California Gold has flowered. The first one choked and I had to cut it down. I swear, I walked out one day I saw a big leaf, and then two days later and a bloom hanging down. Remarkable.

Steve

magicgreen · 05-27-2008, 04:46 PM

Everything looks great Randy!
The slide show is niceeeeee!

jmilligan1976 · 05-27-2008, 06:24 PM

Good looking so far!! That's going to be lush by the fall.
I can't wait to see the yard soon too. Maybe mine will start to grow soon when the temps in Indiana stay above 50 degrees for a day.....Brrrrrrr!!!!!

Randy4ut · 05-27-2008, 06:35 PM

Jay, Thanks for the compliment and I, too, am looking forward to meeting with you in a few weeks. Just wish it would be later in the summer so my yard would have more growth on it...

BGreen · 05-27-2008, 09:19 PM

Looking Great Randy! I just got around to putting my stuff back in the ground... a little late, but better than never

natedogg1026 · 05-27-2008, 10:54 PM

Wow Randy that looks great!

I love the layout! You've done a great job with the prep. Some times I wish I'd spread my beds out more. Guess I'll just grin in August knowing I don't have to drag my hose as far as you! LOL!

Greenie · 05-27-2008, 11:42 PM

good job!

hydrojeff · 05-28-2008, 06:28 AM

so nice Randy, that took some time to make it look that way i bet,so healthy!!!!!
jeff

Randy4ut · 05-28-2008, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BGreen

Looking Great Randy! I just got around to putting my stuff back in the ground... a little late, but better than never

Hey Ben,
Good to hear from you. Hope all is going well... I except you are probably not that late on getting your stuff out with all the crazy weather looks like you guys have been having. Would love to see your stuff when you have time to post pics. Take care my friend...

Randy4ut · 05-28-2008, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by natedogg1026

Wow Randy that looks great!

I love the layout! You've done a great job with the prep. Some times I wish I'd spread my beds out more. Guess I'll just grin in August knowing I don't have to drag my hose as far as you! LOL!

Thanks, Nate... I wish I could spread my beds out even further, but gotta leave room in the back for the kids to play ball and stuff. I totally understand what you mean by dragging the hoses all over, but I am hoping I have that one covered as well. I have about 3 hoses set up that it is just a matter of turning a couple of valves and I don't have to drag more than 50 feet of hose at anytime. Working out great so far and it sure is alot easier than last summer!!! Take care and keep in touch...
Randy

bananimal · 05-28-2008, 08:31 AM

Great show Randy!!!

BTW, how do you grow that E. Maurelii in a pot so well.

In 2 years I have killed off 3 so far and am trying to get the last 3 to survive.

Heeeeeeeeeeelp!

Dan

Randy4ut · 05-28-2008, 09:30 AM

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