I used to fish all the time now the boat just sits there. My interest seems to have moved to plants. Tropical looking ones. I may sell the boat in spring, I didn't use it at all last year. Yes that is A. Sarian in the one pic. I put that in the ground last year and it came back small and only put out a couple leaves all year. I think I lost it already. Its has died back and I can't feel a bulb. I love the plant but so far growing it has been hit or miss.....
Tropical garden
LouC, I'll tell you my secret but you CAN NOT TELL ANY ONE "many years of trial and errors " Jerry
I am with Christi (LouC) I had no idea you all lived so close. Me and LouC are both into tropicals and wow - you all need to get over to the Texas forum!We need to see you at our yearly plant swap too.... drooling everywhere here this makes my and LouC's collections look like nothing.
Thanks for sharing your pictures Grub_Worm.
Grub-worm, I love my varig. macs. It took me 10 years to find one, Got my first plant at the I.A.S. show in Miami fl. For me they do not winter over very good, as they come back smaller. Jerry
Hi Mitch, I have a no name plumeria for you, thanks for the invite.
Wonderful - what a stunning place you have - I mean WOW . .
I am in OK this week but I cannot wait to get over there and see the wonders even in dead of winter with things died down! I mean wow.. what do you do in Fall? I have a China Doll Hib in ground, and some Aloe... just WOW!
No problem. Iam new to Daves but I think I figured out how to post pics already! A. Purple prince
They are all in the greenhouse Mitch, hoping for a mild winter.
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Mitch F, Sounds good let us know about the swap meet. Do you belong to the plant club that had a plant sale and home tour,last spring in Desoto? Jerry
Sure dont - we have it every year in Arlington. Dave came this year with 100 or so DGers.
I am sooo glad I found this forum at long last.
Placenciarita, What is the name of that club in Desoto? Jerry
I didn't know there was a club in DeSoto and I have lived here for 41 years. Hey guys, we are too close not to really know each other. Very happy to know you are here. Mitch, we got to get this group together. Yay!
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/799610/
Just in case you are not aware, we are on a committee for a national Dave's Garden Party.
I know - maybe Desoto area garden party some time this eary spring?
Mitch F and Grub- worm, Ya'll need to check out AROID fourm. Jerry
Sound really good to me. How about it?
Jerry, sorry I do not know. Thanks for all your garden pictures , they were fantastic.
There is more?... I dont even know what an Aroid is!
I have loved seeing this thread! Thanks everyone. i don't believe I have ever seen Persian Shield grow as tall as you showed it. It seems like summer again!!
I know... and no a new forum, and I now the real name of elephant ears! Wow there are so many stunning wonderful plants over there too..
Wow looks like i missed a lot today! I can't remember the last time i've seen soo many texas post on a tropical forum! Thats Awesome! ! ! And LouC the secret to tropicals is a greenhouse and not caring about the electricity bill.LOL. Here is some pic's with my new camera!
my greenhouse:)
BANANA
Truetropical77, very good pictures, Alocasia Robusta must be your pride and Joy. I wish that I could keep my plants growing all winter like you do, Siam Ruby is very beautiful, Did you see Grub_Worm picture of Purple Prince ?
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True - where are you in Red Oak?
Mitch, you have D-mail
With your love of tropicals, guys, we need you in the Tropical Gardening forum. You won't believe what is being grown in Wichita, KA or Houston, Texas. I have been there for about a year now and can't believe the great friends and gorgeous plants.
All the while didn't know this was in my own backyard. Mitch,
cannot believe I knew about alocacia and plumeria before you did.
Mine are looking pretty sad right now as I don't have a GH. They are root hardy and come right back in the spring.
Truetropical77, Good looking Portei. Is the other one a Robusta or Borneo Giant? What brand is your new camera? Your lucky that your greenhouse is in the sun all day.mine doesnt because of a giant live oak tree next door. Jerry
placenciarita I did see the purple prince, man i hope mine lives to get that big! Jerry, I am the proud owner of a robusta! and it is my first successful attempt to grow one. My Camera is a Canon powershot S5 IS, I love! the pictures come out so clear. here are some more pics i took today.
coconut from PlacenciaRita
Alocasia Mac. Variegated
hibiscus Night fire
hibiscus Tigerama
alocasia cuprea
Alocasia Plumbea / Alocasia Robusta!
Placenciarita, Check out Tropical gardening forum. Islandshari's [ An Aloha Hoya Tour ] Jerry
I told you. Went to Houston in November and met Shari while she was here in the states. We went to Rjuddharrison's home for the day. Just wait till you look at his garden. No way the pictures come close to what he actually grows. Also take a look at A Red Letter Day In Houston Texas. In fact, you need to read every thread going back for several months. Will make your mouth water.
LouC
LouC, I wish i could been there!But i'am allways a day late and a dollar short!!!!!!!!!!! Jerry
Hey, Jerry. As long as we are all together now. That is all that matters. I have a habit of cruising around just about everywhere.
Cannot tell you the treasures I have encountered. Such as yourself.
Christi
truetropical 77, very nice camera, even the plants in the background are very clear. I looked at all the pictures several times today, your coconut tree is growing very fast. In 5yrs. it will look like this, you might have to get it it's own greenhouse.
I hope mine looks like that in 5 yrs. I want a Coconut Feast!