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by chainsaw kid
Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:44 pm
Forum: HTUK Community Forum (public)
Topic: Who's still visiting then?
Replies: 12
Views: 4926

Who's still visiting then?

I am at a complete loss people look in but do not post.

On another subject I had a message from Kata on another forum asking to be remembered to every one on HT. She is unable to do much gardening any more due to rheumatism. She now has a gardener! Advancing age catches up with us all. icon_salut
by chainsaw kid
Wed Dec 04, 2019 12:27 pm
Forum: Bananas and relatives (including Canna, Ginger, Heliconia etc)
Topic: Ensete propagation - You DON'T have to kill the growth point.
Replies: 7
Views: 4339

Ensete propagation - You DON'T have to kill the growth point.

Very interesting Dave, I didn't know you could split them I such a manner. Its nice to learn something new. icon_thumright
by chainsaw kid
Tue Dec 03, 2019 9:11 pm
Forum: HTUK Community Forum (public)
Topic: The Best of... A discussion thread
Replies: 21
Views: 8366

The Best of... A discussion thread

Hi Chad, I have been off the grid since a couple of days after you started this post but looked in this morning only to find you had no replies. I was honestly appalled. I know half a dozen of us have been trying to keep the forum going but even they did not respond! I did not want you to feel lonel...
by chainsaw kid
Tue Nov 19, 2019 7:36 am
Forum: HTUK Community Forum (public)
Topic: Conservatory replacement causing overwintering issues
Replies: 22
Views: 8464

Conservatory replacement causing overwintering issues

Dave your job looks as if it is coming along well and hopefully you will be in the dry soon. Interesting that you decided to go for a fiberglass roof as did I. I did speak to Karl before I started mine so I know he is not that keen on fiberglass as he has had to replace some failed fiberglass rooves...
by chainsaw kid
Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:25 am
Forum: HTUK Community Forum (public)
Topic: Arundo donax
Replies: 27
Views: 8834

Arundo donax

It would appear Arundo Donax likes Shropshire, I was looking to grow some around 10 years ago but eventually decided against it as I prefer something evergreen. However I did go as far as looking for a nursery to buy some from as there was none in Wales. I found a nursery on the Shropshire side of O...
by chainsaw kid
Wed Nov 06, 2019 5:38 pm
Forum: HTUK Community Forum (public)
Topic: Conservatory replacement causing overwintering issues
Replies: 22
Views: 8464

Conservatory replacement causing overwintering issues

Dave yours now seems to be going well now. Yes glass is very heavy, people in Wales kept telling me it would take 4 men to lift mine, which I didn't mind paying for. I think they used it as an excuse because it was to much trouble for them. Charlie, have you never heard of a rain coat especially in ...
by chainsaw kid
Wed Nov 06, 2019 12:46 pm
Forum: HTUK Community Forum (public)
Topic: Conservatory replacement causing overwintering issues
Replies: 22
Views: 8464

Conservatory replacement causing overwintering issues

Funny how something that is perceived to be as simple as a conservatory is causing us some problems! You think you have problems listen to mine! I am calling my project a garden room, not to be posh or trendy but simply because is has a proper flat roof and a couple of solid walls so that it can be ...
by chainsaw kid
Tue Oct 29, 2019 7:49 pm
Forum: HTUK Community Forum (public)
Topic: 15 years growth of Washie Washingtonia
Replies: 13
Views: 5887

15 years growth of Washie Washingtonia

Well that's it then, any one know were I can buy a burranco? icon_scratch :roll:
by chainsaw kid
Mon Oct 28, 2019 5:45 pm
Forum: HTUK Community Forum (public)
Topic: 15 years growth of Washie Washingtonia
Replies: 13
Views: 5887

15 years growth of Washie Washingtonia

Dave Brown wrote: Mon Oct 28, 2019 10:07 am Phoenix canariensis_CIDP is not hardy here, lost SO many over the years, including my Southsea harvested ones.

That is odd I can grow CIDPs. I suspect it may be the Washingtonian dry out on the sand. Although I have dug them up from a beach in the Canaries. icon_scratch
by chainsaw kid
Mon Oct 28, 2019 8:37 am
Forum: HTUK Community Forum (public)
Topic: Welcome back HTUK
Replies: 40
Views: 12020

Welcome back HTUK

Ditto what the other 2 mentioned. :D icon_thumright
by chainsaw kid
Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:40 pm
Forum: New Members Introduce yourself here ;-) (public)
Topic: New Memeber - Happy to know you!
Replies: 3
Views: 1933

New Memeber - Happy to know you!

Hi Orites, Welcome.

Do you have a photo of your Australian plants we could see.

Regards Jason.
by chainsaw kid
Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:30 pm
Forum: HTUK Community Forum (public)
Topic: 15 years growth of Washie Washingtonia
Replies: 13
Views: 5887

15 years growth of Washie Washingtonia

I am amazed you can grow washies were you live, they just don't thrive here, despite it being warmer than were you live I'm not sure if its the wind or sand they don't like. Just out of interest can you grow CIDPs.
by chainsaw kid
Fri Oct 25, 2019 10:15 am
Forum: HTUK Community Forum (public)
Topic: Farewell to Tatter.
Replies: 5
Views: 2786

Farewell to Tatter.

Dave Brown wrote: Thu Oct 24, 2019 2:29 pm Sorry to hear this RIP Tatter
Nice to see you post Dave, even if it is on a sad occasion like this.

Regards Jason.
by chainsaw kid
Wed Oct 23, 2019 12:38 pm
Forum: HTUK Community Forum (public)
Topic: Farewell to Tatter.
Replies: 5
Views: 2786

Farewell to Tatter.

Karl has posted on another forum that Tatter has died. I thought you all may wish to know. I shall miss his posts and comments as he had a great sense of fun. RIP Tatter.
by chainsaw kid
Fri Oct 18, 2019 8:59 pm
Forum: New Members Introduce yourself here ;-) (public)
Topic: New member - Hello
Replies: 3
Views: 2281

New member - Hello

Welcome Dave, times have certainly changed since then. Chez you should try another visit it has matured somewhat since you went! I like to pay visit to Treseeders nursery if I'm down that way, well worth a look. icon_thumright