Carolina

Thanks alot, guys!

I'm really getting excited with each day as it grows warmer. I was raised in the Panama Canal Zone and as a kid took all things tropical for granted. Not anymore, though! Bought my first little banana the middle of last summer and am just thrilled to have survived the winter. I'm working on a tropicalesque garden and plan on trying some other varieties besides DC.

A garden shop a few miles from here opened 2 or 3 years ago. They imported 2 large palm trees that are still surviving and appear to be fine. Luckily, so far, we've had mild winters. If I even thought for a minute I could have the same success I'd shell out some bucks! I'm afraid all it would take is one harsh winter... maybe the next one coming. Gah....