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The Hollyberry Lady · 05-24-2009, 08:37 PM

I am wondering if the reason why I am having such a difficult time finding anyone to trade seeds or pups with me, is because I am in Canada?

Allow me to share some personal experience...

I belong to several other gardening forums, and have traded many seeds and cuttings with people in the US successfully, and for very little money. I write 'garden supplies' on the packaging, and everything always makes it just fine. I even sent two people seedling passion flower vines, and they made it safely, and are now growing! I only ever spend a couple bucks, to boot! Seeds and cuttings are cheap to exchange between US and Canada - in case anyone thought otherwise.

I am so excited about growing a banana plant, but yet can't seem to locate any seeds or pups - on a banana forum!!! LoL. I am hoping there are other gardeners out there who enjoy trading, and don't mind helping out a newcomer who wants in on the fun.

This forum sure is terrific, and has taught me a lot already. I have a real greenthumb, so I think I could grow a banana plant wonderfully. I am especially interested in smaller, dwarf varieties.

Also, does anyone know if a banana plant will survive our winters here in canada? Are they perennial? Please don't laugh at my ignorance!

: )

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