I almost immediately thought of a nice grove of Musa basjoo bananas planted in ground near your deck. I believe with good mulching they should make wi...

Aaron ... I'll bet it's loads of fun cruisin' around. I've seen lots of summer cruisers on the road lately. I do miss it.Cheers, Barrie.

Nice work oppalm! Looks like a lot of work also in the Autumn, moving all the container plants. Nice to see green grass too. Around here summer drough...

Well this "champion" needs to be planted or sell. Roots are pushing hard through the drain holes in the container. Dang ... I hate digging a 15 gallon...

What is the ID on the banana in the first pic. Nice striping in the leaves!Cheers, Barrie.

Looks healthy. These are fast growers once established. How long have you owned this one?Cheers, Barrie.

Artic Palm - Side shot as requested.Yes Wes, It's planted out and stands 4' tall, a far cry from it's potential size.Cheers, Barrie.

Welcome aboard Norm! We've been pushing the limits on coastal BC for many years now. Hope you develop a life long passion for exotic gardening.Cheers,...

Wes. My Jubaea chilensis is in a serious state of decline. NO new growth, toasty center spear, and several of the newest fronds as well. The pinnate p...

Wes ... My Brahea armata is toast after last winter. It looked OK until spring got into full swing, then took a nose dive.I believe armata is rated ma...

I wasn't sure about the male/female on Chamaerops. I've seen it on Trachycarpus but rarely. I wonder why only one seed? I have grown them from seed an...

Very nice Josef! I have a few of them myself but not as developed as yours, some even seedlings. I like these Agave since they are almost maintenance ...

Tropicman ... we do get the odd wet snow fall and it's wet cement, so yes, the perimeter culms do lay over during such episodes. Rain is enough in mos...