Washingtonians

[Illia]

An Old English Game bantam.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

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SAWEET thanks I guessed it. See I have them but it seems there are some others that look very similar.
Hey where have you been hiding for so long.

 

[Illia]

In my greenhouse.

Life has been pretty hectic, too much for me to deal with enough time online to keep up with BYC, plus there's been a lot of stress and stuff going on, it's a long story.




But man can I show a big 'ol slideshow of all what's been going on in the greenhouse.

We're talking scads of tomatoes, peppers, watermelons, various rare melons, tomatillos, corn, beans, etc. And some ever-growing banana trees and a fig tree.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

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I have a neighbor who has a banana tree. in thier house.

 

[Illia]

Does it actually produce fruit?


The Basjoo species of banana is the most commonly found, one can even grow it out in our climate without protection, as it is simply a hardy ornamental banana, however I'd love to think there are other edible banana owners out there.



Sadly though it is becoming more possible due to the creation of "super dwarf" bananas. Normally a banana tree should reach the height of 12-17 feet high. Super dwarfs reach 2-4 feet.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

In fact since they go to bed too early (like before the chickens literaly) I was able to sneak over tonight into the berry patch they can't see and pick some razz. So tomorrow when we go to town I will get some ice cream and be a very happy camper.

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

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I should get you that raspberry crisp recipe....man, it's good....

 

[Chicken Rustler]

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This one is supposed to fruit and get 6-8' tall. Well it is at 8' but no monkey food yet.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

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I should get you that raspberry crisp recipe....man, it's good....

Would like that. I just kind of wing it put what ever fruit on the bottom then a mix of chopped nutz, oats, a little margarine/butter, a little cinn. maybe a little splenda brown and of course a little of my own honey. spread that over the top and bake.

 

[Illia]

How bright is it in their house? Bananas require full and very bright sun to fruit. Do you know how long they've had it? It should start to fruit within about 12 months since germination. It's probably not getting enough light or nutrients. (they are HUNGRY plants)