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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-24-2014, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,525
Posted By rhymechizel
Re: huge ensete bananas in zone 4

I lived in Utah a few years back and I took a trip to visit his place. It is impressive what he has kept alive year after year. he keeps a few texas star bananas alive each winter unter a homemade...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-24-2014, 08:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,525
Posted By rhymechizel
huge ensete bananas in zone 4

Here's a link to some huge ensete bananas in zone 4. This guy also had a windmill palm in the ground for 20+ yrs. I ordered some of the same bananas so I can start using this technique to keep them...
Forum: Tiki Hut 12-09-2009, 01:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,271
Posted By rhymechizel
Re: Moving to Naples Florida

Wow thanks- Florida is a good place for bananas. Maybe I'll end up staying after school.
Forum: Tiki Hut 12-08-2009, 08:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,271
Posted By rhymechizel
Re: Moving to Naples Florida

Thanks, we just had a big snow storm wich makes us even more excited to go.
Forum: Tiki Hut 08-12-2009, 05:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,271
Posted By rhymechizel
Re: Moving to Naples Florida

It’s called Wolford. It is an independent non-profit nurse anesthetist school. One of three independent nurse anesthesia schools in the U.S. Most people have never heard of it even in Naples. ...
Forum: Tiki Hut 08-12-2009, 04:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,271
Posted By rhymechizel
Re: Moving to Naples Florida

Thanks Everyone!!!

Bananaman88, I'll be moving the first of January. School starts the first of February so we will have a few weeks to get settled and go see the sights

Taylor, the California...
Forum: Tiki Hut 08-12-2009, 01:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,271
Posted By rhymechizel
Moving to Naples Florida

Just wanted to let everyone know I am going to have an easier time growing bananas in Naples Floida than Utah. I'm moving for grad school and am going to enjoy the change in weather.

-Dan
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 05-14-2009, 11:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,722
Posted By rhymechizel
Re: Still Think TX Star Can't Handle Zone6? - How About Zone 4?

for those interested, here is a pic of his palm this year

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh165/arctictropical/DSCF2160.jpg

some bananas he brings in each...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 05-14-2009, 11:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,722
Posted By rhymechizel
Re: Still Think TX Star Can't Handle Zone6? - How About Zone 4?

Kevin has built a simple frame out of 1x2 lumber and then attatched the styrofoam. Lights are kept on 24/7 and he has kept his trachy alive this way for 15 yrs. The bananas he has had for less...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 05-08-2009, 03:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,722
Posted By rhymechizel
Re: Still Think TX Star Can't Handle Zone6? - How About Zone 4?

He does keep them on 24/7 although I have heard of people wanting to try a thermastat.
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 05-06-2009, 02:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,722
Posted By rhymechizel
Re: Still Think TX Star Can't Handle Zone6? - How About Zone 4?

Getting back on the above topic I live just a few hours from Kevin (mentioned in the first post with the Trachy and the Texas star bananas) and have visited him. His styrofome structures with the...
Forum: Other Plants 03-24-2009, 04:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,395
Posted By rhymechizel
Re: Yucca rostrata in zone 6

It does look good bob. Thanks for the info. I'll have to get a pic of mine.
Forum: Other Plants 03-21-2009, 03:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,395
Posted By rhymechizel
Re: Yucca rostrata in zone 6

Just an update; I put this 3 ft rostrata in the ground last summer and it did great all winter. I left it unprotected and watched it get covered in snow during winter storms. It was a fairly wet...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-04-2008, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,532
Posted By rhymechizel
Re: Are you kidding me???

I've never had to purchase credits for any other forum I am a member of. Sounds strange.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-25-2008, 10:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,922
Posted By rhymechizel
Re: Everything grew so much!!! (18 pics)

Glad to see the parent of the Cali Gold I got from you. Looks great!
Forum: Other Plants 06-28-2008, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,395
Posted By rhymechizel
Yucca rostrata in zone 6

Just got my yucca rostrata in the mail and wanted to see if anyone had experience with these in or around zone 6. I hear it takes a couple years before they will survive unprotected in my zone. Any...
Forum: Other Plants 06-28-2008, 09:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,019
Posted By rhymechizel
Re: My pineapples

looks good!!
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-08-2008, 01:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,960
Posted By rhymechizel
Re: soil heat cables?

Richard- thanks for the link, good info
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-08-2008, 01:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,960
Posted By rhymechizel
Re: soil heat cables?

natedogg- this is my first year with bananas so no overwintering yet, just overwintering ideas.

Adam- I have also thought about contructing a colapsable greenhouse; although it may be too late...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-07-2008, 11:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,960
Posted By rhymechizel
soil heat cables?

We've had a few cool (45-50 degree nights and 65-75 degree days) and my bananas are slow growing. They have been out over a month and most of the small ones are still working on their first leaf....
Forum: Other Plants 06-02-2008, 11:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,797
Posted By rhymechizel
Re: anyone growing Crape Myrtle in zone 6?

john ny- Those look great. How long do they bloom for you?
Forum: Other Plants 05-31-2008, 08:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,797
Posted By rhymechizel
Re: anyone growing Crape Myrtle in zone 6?

Thanks for the info. I just learned about this plant last night and I'm impressed how they bloom all summer.

I found a good price for them at crapemyrtle.com and plan on ordering some.

thanks...
Forum: Other Plants 05-31-2008, 05:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,797
Posted By rhymechizel
anyone growing Crape Myrtle in zone 6?

I've been reading about some Crape Myrtle hybrids that are hardy down to zone 6. Has anyone tried these in zone 6. Are they olny root hardy or will I get some trunk.

thanks for looking-DAN
Forum: Member Introductions 05-29-2008, 01:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,207
Posted By rhymechizel
Re: Im new here!!

Adam- With all the help you've given me I'm glad I could at least direct you to this cool site.

Adam (Velutina) got me facinated with Utah banana growing. I got my first plants from him a few...
Forum: Other Plants 05-29-2008, 12:19 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,807
Posted By rhymechizel
Re: Plumeria

How do you guys store your plumerias for winter? Can you store them without light? Do they need to be potted?

I got four cuttings off ebay and I'm in the rooting process right now.

-DAN
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