Greetings

Yojinbo · 02-10-2008, 10:39 PM

Hello. I'm a new potential banana grower from Oklahoma.

I know enough to safely say that I know nothing about tropicals.

My passion the past few years has been ribes (gooseberries and currants) and getting them to grow in my little micro climates.

I'm working on a "rhubarb project" to figure out how to keep this cold-lover alive in my 100+ dry summer days. Bananas may represent the opposite challenge. I am big over-planner and a slow mover. One of my goals is a poolside banana area like those I saw when I spent a few years in Tampa/Plant City/Lakeland, FL.

I have already learned a lot and I want to thank you all for that. Oh, and I don't like to grow things that don't feed me.

No flower is more beautiful then a full belly as far as I'm concerned.

My interest started from reading the Dan Koeppel book "Banana".

Thanks Again,
-Yo

STEELVIPER · 02-11-2008, 01:50 AM

mskitty38583 · 02-11-2008, 10:42 AM

welcome.

Yojinbo · 02-11-2008, 12:13 PM

Thank you all for the welcome. I think I will try and trade my way into a banana or two this spring. You all are very inspiring.

buzzwinder · 02-11-2008, 12:24 PM

Welcome to the Forum!

Richard · 02-12-2008, 06:18 PM

Well howdy!

Ahava · 02-12-2008, 07:06 PM

Welcome to the Forums. There are many great people here with vast amounts of knowledge concerning bananas. It's a great home for those learning as well...

MediaHound · 02-12-2008, 10:19 PM

Welcome, Yo!

klemmthamm · 02-13-2008, 04:57 AM

Welcome Yo,

Glad to see another Okie hanging about.

Any questions on growth in our climate or need help with something just let me know.

Yojinbo · 02-13-2008, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klemmthamm

Welcome Yo,

Glad to see another Okie hanging about.

Any questions on growth in our climate or need help with something just let me know.

I just might hit you up with questions from time to time. I live on Applegate hill down South between Bixby and Tulsa.

klemmthamm · 02-14-2008, 12:26 AM

I am over in Sand Springs just west of Tulsa... later on this year hit me up and come check out the plants... I have LOTS of palms and lots of bananas

02-10-2008, 10:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Yojinbo Find me on the map! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5 BananaBucks : 6,053 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1 Times Was Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Greetings Hello. I'm a new potential banana grower from Oklahoma. I know enough to safely say that I know nothing about tropicals. My passion the past few years has been ribes (gooseberries and currants) and getting them to grow in my little micro climates. I'm working on a "rhubarb project" to figure out how to keep this cold-lover alive in my 100+ dry summer days. Bananas may represent the opposite challenge. I am big over-planner and a slow mover. One of my goals is a poolside banana area like those I saw when I spent a few years in Tampa/Plant City/Lakeland, FL. I have already learned a lot and I want to thank you all for that. Oh, and I don't like to grow things that don't feed me. No flower is more beautiful then a full belly as far as I'm concerned. My interest started from reading the Dan Koeppel book "Banana". Thanks Again, -Yo

02-11-2008, 01:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
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Yojinbo Find me on the map! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5 BananaBucks : 6,053 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1 Times Was Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Greetings Thank you all for the welcome. I think I will try and trade my way into a banana or two this spring. You all are very inspiring.

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02-13-2008, 04:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
klemmthamm New lemony fresh scent! klemmthamm's Photo Gallery Location: N.E. Oklahoma Find me on the map! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 293 BananaBucks : 35,385 Feedback: 11 / 100% Said "Thanks" 32 Times Was Thanked 61 Times in 37 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1 Times	Re: Greetings Welcome Yo, Glad to see another Okie hanging about. Any questions on growth in our climate or need help with something just let me know. __________________ "No sir we don't have quotas anymore. We used to have quotas but now we're allowed to write as many tickets as we want." - Unknown officer

02-14-2008, 12:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
klemmthamm New lemony fresh scent! klemmthamm's Photo Gallery Location: N.E. Oklahoma Find me on the map! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 293 BananaBucks : 35,385 Feedback: 11 / 100% Said "Thanks" 32 Times Was Thanked 61 Times in 37 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1 Times	Re: Greetings I am over in Sand Springs just west of Tulsa... later on this year hit me up and come check out the plants... I have LOTS of palms and lots of bananas __________________ "No sir we don't have quotas anymore. We used to have quotas but now we're allowed to write as many tickets as we want." - Unknown officer