Forum: Ornamental Bananas
04-13-2015, 04:47 AM
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
10-06-2014, 07:12 AM
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
10-05-2014, 08:04 AM
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Banana Day at Bamboo Farm in Savannah
Does anyone know if there is a banana sale at the Bamboo Farm in Savannah this year?
I have been looking for information on this year's (2014) banana day at the Bamboo Farm near Savannah, GA. I...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-24-2014, 02:52 PM
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Leaves Breaking and Falling
The weather here in Low Country, SC has been very hot and dry. The lower leaves on my bananas are beginning to break and fall down around the stem. We have continues to water the trees well. Is...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-07-2014, 07:49 AM
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Re: All 4 bananas are growing well
I am so looking forward to seeing the first bloom. I hope it will be next spring! I just attended a master gardener meeting on growing bananas (here in the low country). The speaker has an entire...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-23-2014, 02:46 PM
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All 4 bananas are growing well
[I continue to be amazed at the growth rate of my 4 bananas. I kept them in the sunroom all winter (after purchasing at the bamboo farm in Savannah last fall). I put them out after danger of frost...
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Forum: Ornamental Bananas
05-07-2014, 06:04 AM
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Re: Mixed feelings
I see why you are disappointed. Good luck next time. Indeed, that is a beautiful flag leaf and blossom on the one you photographed.
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Forum: Member Introductions
05-04-2014, 07:57 AM
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
05-02-2014, 04:33 PM
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Re: Finally Planted My Bananas
They either will or will die. I fed them with lots of leaf mulch, black cow, blood meal, fish meal and a tad of Epsom salts. Crossing my fingers that I did not overdo it. I don't think you can...
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Forum: Ornamental Bananas
05-02-2014, 10:35 AM
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Re: Mixed feelings
Wow, that was really quick. I love the pic with the flower and little bananas.
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
05-02-2014, 08:46 AM
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Forum: Ornamental Bananas
05-02-2014, 07:28 AM
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Re: Mixed feelings
Great picture of the deer looking in the window. At least they can't get to your banana. How long did it take to flower after the flag leaf? The rubber tree plant should be totally ok. They are...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
05-02-2014, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Finally Planted My Bananas
p.s. We are on St. Helena Island. Danny and I moved from TN a couple of years ago. What a pleasure to grow bananas, azaleas and camellias + all kinds of gingers, etc.
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
05-02-2014, 07:17 AM
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Re: Finally Planted My Bananas
Thank you for the information SR. I think I can wait one more year for a bloom and fruit. I too hope for a mild winter. We certainly had a killer this past year.
I was going to add some new...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
05-01-2014, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Finally Planted My Bananas
After planting in early April, my bananas are growing nicely. The Ice Cream (main plant) died, but sent out 2 pups - thank goodness. Yesterday, I fertilized with black cow manure, leaf compost,...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-30-2014, 09:02 PM
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-30-2014, 09:00 PM
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Forum: Ornamental Bananas
04-30-2014, 08:22 PM
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-06-2014, 11:10 PM
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-06-2014, 11:07 PM
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
03-31-2014, 06:43 AM
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Finally Planted My Bananas
After keeping my hardy bananas in pots in the Carolina room all winter, I finally put them in the ground! These are my first bananas. We got them at the Bamboo Farm Fall Banana Festival in...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
12-03-2013, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Help - My New Bananas Doing Badly
Thank you Olaf. I can hardly wait to plant them out and see them grow. I'm in zone 8b - 9 in South Carolina. Should be able to plant outside by April 1st.
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
12-01-2013, 11:18 PM
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
12-01-2013, 06:12 PM
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Views: 1,765
Re: Help - My New Bananas Doing Badly
Thank you so much for the replies. These are my first bananas and I do want them to be ok. I'll be so glad when I can plant them outside in the spring!! I guess I was "going bananas".
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
12-01-2013, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,765
Re: Help - My New Bananas Doing Badly
Thank you. I am keeping the soil only moist, not wet. Did you see the pictures I just posted to my photo gallery? What do you think about trimming off the hard, black top? I hope I did not kill...
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