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WOW BILL
(*bowing down* I'm not worthy! LOL! 😆 )
You sure are in the right business and what better job than doing what you love! I didn't know you were starting one up, congratulations and all the best, it's obvious you'll be a great success!
LOVE LOVE the beautiful Washy!
Heidi
~ palms on the Canadian west coast
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Posted : 29/05/2010 11:59 am
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Rob,
I'm not really sure how old the needles are but if I were to guess I would say 15-20 years most likely. I just put those in this year so they'll take some time to get used to being away from there Florida home. The roots are very large so I don't think they'll have a problem getting settled in. As for the Natchez I planted it from a 30 gallon last year. I think it will be a long term survivor here where I have it planted.
Erik,
I'm pretty sure they use the term bull needle that grows more of a trunk and doesn't pump out the babies from the main plant. That's a least what I've always thought it was. As for the tree fern its a copperi, and I have know intention of leaving it in the ground for the winter. I left it in the pot so I can just pull it out. Jim has the in the ground tree ferns covered for this winter coming anyways 😆 Ask as many questions as you want man 😀
Jim,
Yeah those washies are going to be fun to protect next year for sure. Last years method will not cut it for the size of them already. Never mind at the end of summer. Good thing I have plenty of time to dream up a new plan.
Posted : 29/05/2010 6:41 pm
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Eric,
Thanks man! So what's happening with your cacti bed? Did you post pictures and I missed them or have you just been to busy? Keep me posted.
Kory,
Thanks for the nice words, and the advice on the SBA loan. If all goes well I'll be looking for some cash from somewhere for sure.
Jack,
Thanks! Yeah the blue on that butia is really nice, it wasn't the biggest one I got but the color was just to nice! I had to plant it, I have a problem 🙄
Posted : 29/05/2010 6:47 pm
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Aaron,
I'm in the South of my state 😆 that qualifies me in the south right! That's how I justify all of this stuff. Thanks!
Scott,
Don't worry Bro I'm here! Maybe we can work out a trade some "house plants" for some Cuban cigars? 😀 😀 😀 It will be nice to hang out for a little while!
John,
Oh you have the palm bug too, you just hide your addiction better then I do 😉 I remember the pictures of your garage full a few years ago. How much room do you think you'll have this year? 😆 😆 😆 All in good fun, there is something magical about having a place full of tropical plants for sale. The name of my company is North East Tropicals. I'll work on the website, or I should say my buddy will when things slow up so hopefully Sept.
Posted : 29/05/2010 6:57 pm
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Penny,
It sure does help starting a business when it's stuff I do all the time anyways. I'm hoping that minor of mine takes off, in time I hope it will look as nice as yours.
Cameron,
Thanks, I hope some of this nice weather make it's way up there, the ten day looks pretty impressive here some I sure you'll be loving it too.
Tim,
Thanks man! I hope that washy of yours starts doing something soon for you. That would really be a giant bummer if something was wrong with the roots. What about the lava rocks you where talking about last year or the year before? Or something dark that would allow heat to get to the roots, that might fix it too. Hopefully it's something like that and not a root issue. Good luck with it anyway.
Heidi,
Yeah it always helps to do some kind of work that you like and it really doesn't seem like work "unless I'm digging" that sucks until it's over. Those washies are pretty cool, sometime the make me question what Doing! I measured a couple of the fronds and there are two that are 52" wide 😯 Bring on the summer heat! How's that trachy of your doing, anything new?
Thank You All for the nice words!!!
Bill
Posted : 29/05/2010 7:13 pm
Yeah for sure Bill.. Two weeks yesterday. I'm sure the weather will be nice! It's been freekin how here! I love it!!! I'm still drooling over your pics... See ya soon..
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Posted : 29/05/2010 9:13 pm
WOW Bill 52" wide, that's awesome! Thanks for asking about my Trachy. I'm worried about the bugs in the crown, other than that the 2 new spears shooting up seem to be okay so far, I'll have to see in a while when they start opening up. Guess it's a waiting game. I'll keep you posted and take pics of the new spears soon.
Heidi
~ palms on the Canadian west coast
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Posted : 30/05/2010 3:54 pm
Holy cow, Billy! I'm speechless at how beautiful your plants and landscaping are...probably 'coz my jaw's still on the floor.
Wishing you much success in your new biz...heck, people just have to SEE your place to know it's possible.
Great company name.
Looking forward to seeing your website in the Fall.
What a labor of love you created.
The plant locations are perfectly situated for both size, color and interest.
Well done, buddy.
The sore back was worth it, I'm sure!
Barb
PS--John's too modest. He had a double garage FULL, plus a carriage house, plus an upstairs in the garage, plus inside his house and planted outside.
You two could be brothers!
😆 😆
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If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.
Posted : 31/05/2010 4:34 pm
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Thanks a lot Barb!
The traffic was ok this weekend but there was nobody around here, you couldn't even here rte 1! It's hard for me to gauge though because I'm always on Cape Cod with the rest of the people. The beach weather was perfect so I'm not surprised at all.
I need to snap some pictures tomorrow of the back yard in between the thunder storms. Nice a day off from watering 😆 😆 😆
I new John had a lot of stuff hiding around his place 😀
Bill
Posted : 31/05/2010 7:23 pm
Hey Mr.Bill
Can you put together some of your pics and add some others of each side of your house,
which way it faces and then some of your back yard?
For some reason I have a hard time picturing the whole lay out.
Looks awesome 8)
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Posted : 23/06/2010 11:21 am
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Yeah, I'm well overdue plus I keep promising I'll post nursery yard picture too.
Sorry guys! Scott got to see it at least 😆 😆 😆
Bill
Posted : 23/06/2010 8:22 pm
Scotty could at least post some pics!!! 👿
Since you haven't. 😆 😆
Can't wait to see the nursery yard.
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Posted : 23/06/2010 8:29 pm
Scotty's holding out on us Bill 😈
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Posted : 26/06/2010 10:14 am
Scotty,
can you post to YouTube what Bill's garden looks like? 8)
--Erik
Posted : 26/06/2010 10:23 am
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Scott didn't take any pictures in his defense. I have a guy's night party in my yard with a bunch of friends so Sunday will most likely be a good day to take pictures and actually post them.
More news the three trachys in Providence RI that had zero protection at all and in a poor micro climate to be kind are all alive and growing well if you can believe it. I was there yesterday taking pictures so They'll be in there too. This gives me hope for my semi protection plan if I don't chicken out, which I most likely will.
Bill
Posted : 26/06/2010 10:24 am
