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(@alchris)
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That's cool. The large plants in the middle and the shorter ones along the side.

How big is it? How easy is it to assemble?

Allen

You don't have to be crazy to grow palms in Alberta..... But it helps

 
Posted : 04/03/2008 3:53 pm
(@cali-wanna-b)
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Do you really need a rubber ducky in a hot tub?

Seriously, I am thinking of doing the same thing with my poly house. Set it up over a few palms in the ground, move my pots into it during winter.

Craig


Not the pot I was expecting........

 
Posted : 04/03/2008 4:23 pm
(@oppalm)
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this particular one is 14' across and 10' high. I don't know how easy it is is to set up, but I have a feeeling it sets up like a modern day tent. It also comes with tie downs and stakes. Because of its domed shape it aslo stands up to the winds very well. I think this one can be purchased for about $460 , shipping included. maybe cheaper during the summer months.

Kent in Kansas
where it's cold in winter (always)
and hot in summer (usually)
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Posted : 04/03/2008 5:06 pm
 Mark
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Macario,

I checked out Jamaican Gardens on Sunday. Awsome. I bought four new palms. A Washy, King, Triangle and Spindle. Can't thank you enough for telling me about it. I was like a kid in a candy store. I can't wait to check out the others you mentioned and go back to Jamaican again! I'm on a roll now.

Mark 😀

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Posted : 04/03/2008 9:36 pm
(@macario)
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I am glad you liked the place Mark. I think its the best out of the bunch.
I look forward to seeing some pics.

oppalm that enclosure looks cool. When summer hits it will be 75% off I bet

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Posted : 04/03/2008 10:08 pm
(@nlafrance3)
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Allen:

I found you a mazari palm.

http://www.bambooworld.com/hardy%20palm%20trees.htm

These guys will sell you a seedling. Thats as good as I could find unless you want to drive to broadway.

 
Posted : 25/03/2008 2:12 am
lucky1
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Thanks for that link to bamboo world.
I just ordered a few things. 🙂

Good prices.

Are they in Vancouver?
Barb

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Posted : 25/03/2008 2:52 pm
(@alchris)
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Thanks Nate.

I am going to try to wait another year and pick up a larger size the next time that I am in Las Vegas.

Allen

You don't have to be crazy to grow palms in Alberta..... But it helps

 
Posted : 25/03/2008 5:19 pm
(@wes-north-van)
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Barb,
They are in Chilliwack right off the Trans Canada. If you drive down to Vancouver you will see it on you right hand side.

Wes North Vancouver Zone 8b/9a
Keats Island BC Zone 8a
Palm Springs CA Zone 9b/10a

 
Posted : 26/03/2008 12:47 am
lucky1
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Thanks Wes.

BambooWorld.com emailed me to say they're sold out of Nanorrhops ritchiana.
Damn!

Barb

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Posted : 26/03/2008 2:53 pm
(@philmusa)
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Alchris,

Where do you go in Las Vegas to get your palms and how do you get them across the Can/US border?

Thanks
Phil

 
Posted : 29/03/2008 9:22 am
(@alchris)
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So Far all that I have got from Las Vegas is agaves and yuccas. Turner Greenhouses will bare root and prepare the plants for shipping. They specialize in cacti agave and yucca but do have some palms. www.turner-greenhouse.com

I brought mine back from Las Vegas in the plane as carry on luggage after they were bare rooted. A 5 gal yucca was 27" long including roots and leaves without folding the roots up. It weighed about 4 lbs.

To get them into Canada you will need a Phytosanitary certificate (free in Nevada), a detailed bill of sale and a Form CFIA 5256(application for an import permit) approved by the CFIA.

Turners will prepare the bill of sale and get the Phytosanitary certificate for you if you are mail ordering. You can get the form from the CFIA(Canadian Food Inspection Agency) website. www.inspection.gc.ca/english/for/mpppe.shtml

I don't know the exact procedure for mail order. I picked up the plants, took them to the Nevada dept of Agriculture, where I had made an appointment, and got the P cert. Then I completed the Form 5256 and faxed it to CFIA. They were supposed to fax the approval back and notify the Border security at the airport. It took about 5 hours running around Las Vegas to get the plants, get the P cert., complete and fax the form.

If you are in Las Vegas and Turners doesn't have what you want you can try Plant World on W Charleston. they had quite a few palms but I didn't check the prices. www.plantworldnursery.com The Inspector told me that he goes out there fairly often as well. Plant World won't bareroot anything for you. You will have to do it yourself before going to the Nevada Dept. of Agriculture. I should still have the phone # for the Nevada Dept of Ag. in my stuff if someone wants it.

If you don't understand or need help just ask. I'm sure that I can confuse you further 😆

Allen

You don't have to be crazy to grow palms in Alberta..... But it helps

 
Posted : 29/03/2008 1:47 pm
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