Growing 'Musa Basjoo' in London, Ontario, Canada... - Page 9

The Hollyberry Lady · 08-22-2009, 12:38 PM

I really would like to thank you guys very much for being so uplifting and supportive! It really means a lot to me. Kind of cheers me up a bit.

I will rise above this I know, but it hasn't even been 24 hours yet, and I really am feeling so sad about it. I will come to terms with it though and accept it, I was just really getting attached to my little minnows, and so much enjoying feeding them in the mornings. I am just so sorry for their bitter end. I am still crying over it - I can't help it, I am very sensitive.

On the bright side, I suppose it is a good thing now, that I didn't set my indoor banana plant outside, or they would have taken that too!!! At least I still have one left! It recovered from the fall now completely! Also, every plant they took from me, began as one tiny seed, and I have tons more where they came from! I have many more hot pepper plants doing great inside as well. They will never stop the Hollyberry Lady completely!

They didn't get everything, and I intend on carrying on as per usual, but taking my pots into our foyer overnight - the doors to our building are locked so they can't get to them next time! I am taking the vine and trellis in every single night too. They'll never get my plants ever again!

The thieves actually came back for my pond and my passion flower vine but this is when I heard them at the window and went to investigate - interrupting their thievery. I said 'what do you think you're doing'? through the window. They replied 'ah wrong building - sorry' and then walked back to their car where I could hear girl's voices saying c'mon hurry. I saw nothing in their hands, so I actually thought that they were just about to steal my plants but that I had startled them before they could.

If I had any idea what was actually going on, I would have flew down the stairs and absolutely flipped out - you have no idea! My plants would have never left the parking lot! The plants were up so close to the building that you have to actually go outside to see them, so I didn't even know they were stolen until after the thugs were already gone - when I got an acutely weird feeling and decided to go outside just to make sure everything was alright...

: O

The blood drained from my face as I opened the back door, and saw my upsidedown pond, and nearly all my plants were gone! What an awful and dreadful feeling - I just stood there frozen and shocked - choking instant tears until I could get back inside. I totally had a chance to stop it from happening but I honestly had no idea that the damage had already been done. Oh Bob, my poor fish!

: (

willy1der · 08-22-2009, 12:50 PM

I have alot of pups on my basjoo so if you would like I can give you one when the time is right to remove them.!!!!I have a musella lasiocarpa starting a pup too!!!!My area is filled with fanshawe kids so I deal with the same crap all the time

Bob · 08-22-2009, 12:55 PM

It's probably just as well you didn't get to them..........you wouldn't look good in stripes or bright orange.

The Hollyberry Lady · 08-22-2009, 01:51 PM

Yes Bob - or as my mom said, in a body bag!!!

: O

Who knows what they would have done with a confrontation from me - maybe I was spared from something far worse. I am starting to see the positives in this situation - it just really made me sick to my stomach at first. I am bawling like Lloyd and Harry watching Pacific Bell commercials! I know they were just plants, but some of you guys know that I put my heart and soul into my plants. This is actually my very first time ever having one outrightly taken from me - 4 of my most prized plants at once! Wow.

I still have one other musa basjoo and it quickly recovered from the fall last week. I also am trying to germinate a few different banana seeds right now as we speak - Lasiocarpa being one of them! Willy you are very sweet, and we'll see how things turn out next year.

You guys better give me some good solid information on how to keep my one basjoo surviving in my apartment or cold foyer over winter - we'll talk about that stuff later though.

Thanks again, banana buddies.

: )

saltydad · 08-22-2009, 03:41 PM

Hey HBL, i'm so sorry to hear of the calamity inflected on you by such heartless b*stards. When I check out my lotus and lilies in the spring, and if I have to divide any, you've got it. Remember we're all family here.

Mark Hall · 08-22-2009, 03:55 PM

HBL, If you were living in London in the UK, I would hane dug up one of my Basjoos for you.

Sorry to hear about the other plants/fish you lost.

Cheer yourself up and gets some more fish and keep them in the back Garden out of harms way.

The Hollyberry Lady · 08-22-2009, 07:44 PM

You guys are all so nice!

I worried I was ramblimg on about it, and that you guys might think I was nutz to be bawling and feeling depressed, but it seems you all totally understand how I feel. Your symapathy means a lot.

The plants that I managed to salvage are now brought in for the night, into our foyer, behind a locked steel door! Totally visible from the many windows though - just enough to tease, and say 'Look what you won't be getting your dirty little thieving mitts on tonight'!!!

: O

I am glad that this will never happen to me again, but so sad that it had to cost me my four best plants, and the death of my fish to learn this very hard lesson. Even though I can replace everything, it just really sucks that my beautiful display was robbed like that. Wow.

Remember that I still have a basjoo indoors, and it will give me pups in the Spring, even in a pot, won't it? All hope is not lost, but thank you so much for all the nice offers to help me. You guys are very kind and thoughtful. I hope this never happens to any of you. Honestly, I wouldn't wish it on even my worst enemy.

I was almost sick with anxiety and worry over if my plants would be cared for by the thieves or not, but my mom told me I just had to let go of them and not drive myself crazy like this. I just know that my plants will not be given the care and attention I once gave them. So sad.

Tomorrow is a new day...

: )

ShearMe · 08-22-2009, 08:40 PM

I finally found the thread you stake out here, HBL! I left you a little note about a pot on UBC, and as a clue I remind you of it here.

And while I'm here, Bob, look at the E. Maurelii you sent me!

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ug18-09009.jpg
Do the leaves get redder underneath the older they are?

The Hollyberry Lady · 08-22-2009, 09:05 PM

Hi ShearMe!

Ok, I am clued out tonight because I am not myself, but what is this clue you are referring to? Please, spell it out for me...

: )

ShearMe · 08-22-2009, 09:09 PM

Well here we are, on b a n a n a s.org ....

The Hollyberry Lady · 08-22-2009, 09:16 PM

Well ShearMe, I hadn't read your post on UBC yet, but now I get it. You are a very nice young man, and I am touched by this sweet gesture.

I will not forget how nice you guys have all been to me...

: )

Thank you.

Bob · 08-23-2009, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShearMe

I finally found the thread you stake out here, HBL! I left you a little note about a pot on UBC, and as a clue I remind you of it here.

And while I'm here, Bob, look at the E. Maurelii you sent me!

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ug18-09009.jpg
Do the leaves get redder underneath the older they are?

I've never seen one turn green before? Is it in sun or shade or what? Looks healthy though.

ShearMe · 08-23-2009, 01:45 AM

It is right under the corner of our horizontal terracing that covers our patio. During The day it gets both full shade and full sun with some in-between hours as well. Some leaves have some red on the underside, I'll take some pics of that in the AM.

Jack Daw · 08-23-2009, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob

I've never seen one turn green before? Is it in sun or shade or what? Looks healthy though.

Neither have I, it almost looks like a slightly red, ordinary vetricosum.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShearMe

It is right under the corner of our horizontal terracing that covers our patio. During The day it gets both full shade and full sun with some in-between hours as well. Some leaves have some red on the underside, I'll take some pics of that in the AM.

You maybe don't know it, but I'm that kind of an ***hole, that puts his plants to limits almost in everything. Curiosity led me to plant one Maurelli to a full sun in south facing garden and the other Maurell in almost full shade with only about 2 hours of late, evening sun. Besided these factors, the first Maurelli with sun is in my vegatable garden so I water it regularly and the second one is in the front yard which is pretty much living on its own.

Both plants had the same color, amount of leaves, roots systems, vigor and everything in the beginning. Now look at these pics.
My hand is in the pics to compare the size of both plants.

Sunny, irrigated part of the garden

Shady, unirrigated part of the garden (this one resembles ShearMe's the most)

Bob · 08-23-2009, 06:55 AM

Jack when I sent it, it was very small and the color of your top picture. The transformation is amazing.

The Hollyberry Lady · 08-23-2009, 02:14 PM

Jack that thing is just gorgeous! I am in love with red banana plants like that. Wow! ShearMe, the one Bob sent you is beautiful. What a nice guy Bob is, even though I tease him. He's the best.

UPDATE:

Yes, well I have since discovered that someone in the building next to ours has taken my plants! I already suspected it, but when my red geranium was returned last night and left behind someone's car shortly after it got dark - this confirmed it for me! Do you believe someone put one of my plants back?!!!

: O

I was looking out my window last night and saw what looked to be a potted plant behind someone's vehicle. Of course, I flew outside to check it out and low and behold it was my geranium - good as new!!!

I immediately knew for certain that the thief was close by because no one would come back to return a stolen plant! How obvious is that? I think I even know who it is, but I will plan this out carefully before I make any moves, and not act impulsively. Rushing off and angrily confronting them will only make me a target. I think they put their friends up to it and the plants are likely not in their apartment.

I would have preferred to get my peppers and banana back, but just getting anything back at all, gave me hope - and solved a real piece of puzzle. I knew it wasn't just a chance thievery because like I said, they were completely sheltered and hidden from strangers. Only people that live around here know about them, and it certainly was no one from our building, that's for sure!

Anyway, part of me feels better now that they returned the geranium, because at least it's no big mystery. What a bunch of idiotic fools to do that, but all the better for me. They may as well have left a sign with the geranium that reads 'We live here'!!!!!

: O

Bob · 08-23-2009, 02:47 PM

Easy HBL..........no getting mushy! Glad to hear you got one back, wait and see is the right attitude..........it's got to be hard to return them efficiently(?), maybe you'll get lucky. If not you're stilll up one from yesterday

ShearMe · 08-23-2009, 03:58 PM

Well, I'll just have to move it into full sun then, wont I? I water it everyday as well. Bob sure is a nice man since I gave him little in return. How many seeds did you manage to germinate, sir?

How odd to return something stolen, even if the offender lives nearby...

Taylor · 08-23-2009, 05:54 PM

That's not even fair.... you put so much effort into your plants (and fish pond) and someone can just snatch them from you. If it makes you feel any better... they won't grow nearly as happily or healthily for the "new owners". I say motion-sensing light is in order. Maybe 2. Even one of those fake security cameras....

TGirl09 · 08-24-2009, 10:19 AM

Just read your post- I'm sick that someone in your neighborhood would steal your precious plants then kill your fish to get a pond. There are really twisted people in this world.

I have no doubt that if they had knocked on your door and ASKED, you might have given them a pup or two and advice on how to care for them. Amazing.

I have a Loquat (chinese plum) tree in my front yard. Every March to April it has an abudance of ripe fruit. I see people pull up and begin to pick so I happily say "take all you want." They jump in their cars and speed away. Why is STEALING more appealing to some nitwits than just being civilized? An elderly lady who used to walk in my neighborhood asked one day. I gave her a bucket, and had a neighbor's son carry her treasure home for her. The next day I came home from work to find a box of fancy chocolates on my door with a thank you note. There are civilized people out there.

This convinces me to keep my nanas in pots with topsoil. I have plans to get a handtruck to move them if I need to; a thief would have a serious problem lifting them. Then again, there are nuts who would try to kill what they can't take. So, it's a locked gate and if I need to; a shotgun with birdshot (or rock salt), and perhaps getting a dog. Or I could get a livestock shock fence.

I'm so sorry this happened to you. I hope you and your plants can recover, and the theives have a needed encounter with the police.

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The Hollyberry Lady The Hollyberry Lady 's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 15,161 BananaBucks : 1,394,047 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 12,042 Times Was Thanked 11,326 Times in 5,311 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 102 Times	Re: Growing 'Musa Basjoo' in London, Ontario, Canada... Jack that thing is just gorgeous! I am in love with red banana plants like that. Wow! ShearMe, the one Bob sent you is beautiful. What a nice guy Bob is, even though I tease him. He's the best. UPDATE: Yes, well I have since discovered that someone in the building next to ours has taken my plants! I already suspected it, but when my red geranium was returned last night and left behind someone's car shortly after it got dark - this confirmed it for me! Do you believe someone put one of my plants back?!!! : O I was looking out my window last night and saw what looked to be a potted plant behind someone's vehicle. Of course, I flew outside to check it out and low and behold it was my geranium - good as new!!! I immediately knew for certain that the thief was close by because no one would come back to return a stolen plant! How obvious is that? I think I even know who it is, but I will plan this out carefully before I make any moves, and not act impulsively. Rushing off and angrily confronting them will only make me a target. I think they put their friends up to it and the plants are likely not in their apartment. I would have preferred to get my peppers and banana back, but just getting anything back at all, gave me hope - and solved a real piece of puzzle. I knew it wasn't just a chance thievery because like I said, they were completely sheltered and hidden from strangers. Only people that live around here know about them, and it certainly was no one from our building, that's for sure! Anyway, part of me feels better now that they returned the geranium, because at least it's no big mystery. What a bunch of idiotic fools to do that, but all the better for me. They may as well have left a sign with the geranium that reads 'We live here'!!!!! : O

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ShearMe Texas Gardener ShearMe's Photo Gallery Location: Garland, TX Find me on the map! Zone: 8a Name: Zac Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 297 BananaBucks : 6,911 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 104 Times Was Thanked 267 Times in 168 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Growing 'Musa Basjoo' in London, Ontario, Canada... Well, I'll just have to move it into full sun then, wont I? I water it everyday as well. Bob sure is a nice man since I gave him little in return. How many seeds did you manage to germinate, sir? How odd to return something stolen, even if the offender lives nearby... __________________

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Taylor Taylor 's Photo Gallery Location: VA Find me on the map! Zone: 8a Name: Taylor Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,084 BananaBucks : 303,015 Feedback: 15 / 100% Said "Thanks" 356 Times Was Thanked 662 Times in 334 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 283 Times	Re: Growing 'Musa Basjoo' in London, Ontario, Canada... That's not even fair.... you put so much effort into your plants (and fish pond) and someone can just snatch them from you. If it makes you feel any better... they won't grow nearly as happily or healthily for the "new owners". I say motion-sensing light is in order. Maybe 2. Even one of those fake security cameras....

08-24-2009, 10:19 AM	#180 (permalink)
TGirl09 Find me on the map! Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 50 BananaBucks : 7,702 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 9 Times Was Thanked 44 Times in 23 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Growing 'Musa Basjoo' in London, Ontario, Canada... Just read your post- I'm sick that someone in your neighborhood would steal your precious plants then kill your fish to get a pond. There are really twisted people in this world. I have no doubt that if they had knocked on your door and ASKED, you might have given them a pup or two and advice on how to care for them. Amazing. I have a Loquat (chinese plum) tree in my front yard. Every March to April it has an abudance of ripe fruit. I see people pull up and begin to pick so I happily say "take all you want." They jump in their cars and speed away. Why is STEALING more appealing to some nitwits than just being civilized? An elderly lady who used to walk in my neighborhood asked one day. I gave her a bucket, and had a neighbor's son carry her treasure home for her. The next day I came home from work to find a box of fancy chocolates on my door with a thank you note. There are civilized people out there. This convinces me to keep my nanas in pots with topsoil. I have plans to get a handtruck to move them if I need to; a thief would have a serious problem lifting them. Then again, there are nuts who would try to kill what they can't take. So, it's a locked gate and if I need to; a shotgun with birdshot (or rock salt), and perhaps getting a dog. Or I could get a livestock shock fence. I'm so sorry this happened to you. I hope you and your plants can recover, and the theives have a needed encounter with the police.

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