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hatfam
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Location: Southern Illinois

Hello from S. IL

Post by hatfam »

It was suggested in another thread that I "pop" over and introduce myself. My name is Tom and I ive in Southern Illinois we are a zone 6, ( not that, that stops me). My wife and I bought a few plants for our deck last year, hibiscus, a couple of Majesty's, cycads and a banana. Since then, I have been bitten by "the BUG". We both dream of moving South when we retire, but I convinced her why wait. "Let's bring the south to us". At first I thought maybe I was the only "nut" but after a little google search, I found that there are more of "me" out there :D We now have 2 white BOP's that are 8' along with about 16 palm trees that range from seedlings to 2' tall. (I also ordered 6 more trees off this forum that I haven't told her about , maybe she wont notice) We also have 10 bananas. Our family room and a corner in the kitchen looks like a jungle/nursery. :) They all make fun of me fretting over the plants, misting 2 times a day, run the humidifier, rotate the plants under the grow lights and windows, etc, but I don't mind. I have looked at several web sites and forums, including this one , and have seen what can be done. Man, I can't wait for spring. So thats a little about me. I can't wait to get to know everyone.

Thanks
Tom


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oppalm
Small Palm
Posts: 694
Joined: Thu Oct 05, 2006 5:48 am
Location: KS - zone 6

Post by oppalm »

welcome Tom, you sound positvely "nuts" ................ just like the rest of us. Nice to meet you. You will fit in just fine. ask questions, post pictures, tell us of your palm and tropical plant growing experiences.
Kent in Kansas
where it's cold in winter (always)
and hot in summer (usually)
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Cameron_z6a_N.S.
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Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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welcome to the forum Tom!
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lucky1
Arctic Palm Plantation
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Joined: Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:31 pm
Location: Vernon BC, Zone 5a or 5b (close to 6A!)

Post by lucky1 »

Welcome aboard, Tom.

Yup, that's how it starts! :lol:
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bgodwin1987
Seedling
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Joined: Sat Apr 28, 2007 6:11 am
Location: Jonesboro, IL USDA zone 6b(on the border of 7a)
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Hello Tom I am from S. IL as well

Post by bgodwin1987 »

Hi Tom I am from so IL as well. It's nice seeing people on here from our area.
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