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Yeah yeah, I know I registered a bit ago and haven't been that quick to post anything. I finally got around to it here, today. First, I thank rmplmnz for his generous contributions to my efforts. I also recently had the chainlink fence removed from the backyard, so I've also got a few pictures of a "work in progress." I just need to viciously trim the damned oak trees :) Clearly, the jungle near the south edge of the property will be most challenging.

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Welcome to the forum! Good luck with your project.:waving:

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welcome to the org. nice looking nanas.

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Thats a lot of work - but once you have finished clearing, a nice blank canvas!

Cassie

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It's me again! Been about a year since I posted this, so if weather permits today, I will be posting new pictures of the project for everyone to see :>

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Good morning Ivanov!

Don't be too hasty in removing those oaks. In the winter they create a warm zone (microclimate) that will keep the immediate area a few degrees warmer during Freezes. That will make a big difference in cold protection.

Good weather to you!! :2239:

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Oh yes, I didn't plan to. The lot is only close to half an acre if I encroach on the creek and neighbors' property. Luckily, my neighbor does not care because she would much rather have fruit trees and banana plants than weeds and raccoons. I only removed the dead trees and most of the underbrush so far.

Those trees are a BIG help for the storm winds and cold snaps. The wide-open areas get hit the worst, so I usually plant close to the creek, the house, and the perimeter for the big stuff. Smaller annuals go wherever =P

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You will also fing that that Live Oaks (Quercus virginiana) will hold up to strong winds better than any other tree in your area. They make a good wind break in hurricanes if they are 50 to 100 feet (15 to30 meters) away from the house.

Good growing and weather to you Ivanov!! :2239:

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Uploading within the hour.

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Let's see if I can get these to show up properly...



















Now that I have more time on hands, I certainly hope to get a lot more done in much less shorter time than a year, hahaha.

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Welcome to the site! Thanks for tall the wonderful pictures. Best of luck with your efforts. I hope you enjoy the site and learn a lot!

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Ivanov,
Years ago both the U.S. and Russian navy were doing joint experiments in the Black Sea, and I was briefly involved with it. I remember corresponding with a Mr. Kuznetsov from the Kuban who was thinking of taking a faculty appointment at Univ. of Florida. Was that you ? !!

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Sorry, Ivanoz Kuznetsov is a generic name I used to sign up. It's the russian equivalent of "john smith."

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That's some very bad dictionary you used. :D

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Hi Ivanov! I see your a hard worker! Nice pics :)

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Hi Ivanov,

NIce job, what kind of banana you are growing there ?
THanks

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praying hands, ice cream, saba, dw bra, bra something else? I will know once I can get them to fruit for sure :)