New member
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Hi, I am in Tauranga New Zealand but did not introduce
myself on registering. When on a trip to the U.K in
2004 I did notice palms being grown, mainly Trachycarpus
and some Phoenix, I also heard that there was a
Jubaea growing in the Scilly Iles off the Cornwall coast,
so it kindled my interest on what might be grown in the way of exotics in Britain. I was particularly taken by
some of the stunning countryside around the U.K,
places like the Lakes District and the pretty towns and
countryside. As I did comment, I can grow many palm
species where I live, but am having trouble uploading
them to this website. I am not particularly computer
literate. Best wishes Alan Hancox
myself on registering. When on a trip to the U.K in
2004 I did notice palms being grown, mainly Trachycarpus
and some Phoenix, I also heard that there was a
Jubaea growing in the Scilly Iles off the Cornwall coast,
so it kindled my interest on what might be grown in the way of exotics in Britain. I was particularly taken by
some of the stunning countryside around the U.K,
places like the Lakes District and the pretty towns and
countryside. As I did comment, I can grow many palm
species where I live, but am having trouble uploading
them to this website. I am not particularly computer
literate. Best wishes Alan Hancox
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Hi Alan and welcome to HTUK.
HERE'S a handy guide to uploading images, aimed specifically at the non-computer literate, or Welsh as we call them over here.
HERE'S a handy guide to uploading images, aimed specifically at the non-computer literate, or Welsh as we call them over here.
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Hello Alan,
No need for Image shak,
Just use the browse button under the 'submit button' in the posting area.
No need for Image shak,
Just use the browse button under the 'submit button' in the posting area.
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Hello and welcome
I grow loads of plants in my garden from New Zealand. Cordylines and Phormiums and grasses. Your palms look lovely and tall.
I grow loads of plants in my garden from New Zealand. Cordylines and Phormiums and grasses. Your palms look lovely and tall.
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Hi Rachael. When I was in the U.K a few years ago, I
noticed many Cordyline Australis and Pittosporum species
growing well, along with some of our hebe plants which
were flowering when I was there.
noticed many Cordyline Australis and Pittosporum species
growing well, along with some of our hebe plants which
were flowering when I was there.
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Those are really lovely Images Alan,
I really love the Roystonea Regia
Thanks for sharing.
I really love the Roystonea Regia
Thanks for sharing.
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Hi Alan, A belated welcome, have a fun and informative time here on the board
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Welcome Alan from across The Ditch!
Whats your climate like where you live? Have you been hard hit by the recent winter chill?
Enjoy the forum!
Sean
Whats your climate like where you live? Have you been hard hit by the recent winter chill?
Enjoy the forum!
Sean
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Nice palm but whats the BIG arid behind it.....I do like the look of it !!!targui wrote:Some Photo's of palms in my garden.
AKA - Martin
Wish list - Big Palms or Dicksonia antarctica's but open to anything really.....Cash Waiting !
Wish list - Big Palms or Dicksonia antarctica's but open to anything really.....Cash Waiting !
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Sorry folks, I should have introduced myself properly.
I am now a senior citizen who loves tropical plants and
did grow palms commercially until 8 years ago. I shifted
into town and have grown the residue of my palm
collection on my relatively small property. When visiting
the U.K, I was taken by the lovely gardens and was
alerted that there may have been an interest in palms as
I saw Phoenix and Trachycarpus being grown. I found this site and my interest was raised when indeed there
are more than one or two species being grown in Britain,
along with plants with at least a sub tropical origin.
Troppoz, in relation to the climate here in Tauranga.
It is warm temperate but with sub tropical elements due
to its northern facing outlook, protection from southerly winds, volcanic soil and warm sea currents.
I am now a senior citizen who loves tropical plants and
did grow palms commercially until 8 years ago. I shifted
into town and have grown the residue of my palm
collection on my relatively small property. When visiting
the U.K, I was taken by the lovely gardens and was
alerted that there may have been an interest in palms as
I saw Phoenix and Trachycarpus being grown. I found this site and my interest was raised when indeed there
are more than one or two species being grown in Britain,
along with plants with at least a sub tropical origin.
Troppoz, in relation to the climate here in Tauranga.
It is warm temperate but with sub tropical elements due
to its northern facing outlook, protection from southerly winds, volcanic soil and warm sea currents.