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Sicilianna has contributed to 1 posts out of 2610 total posts
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New Member Aug 17, 2007 11:53 AM
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Buongiorno a tutti, (Good day to all) I live in zone 6, New York, and have always received great joy from my perrenial shade gardens. This year, when my husband and I finally visited Sicily, the land where all my grandparents were born, I was knocked dead by the beauty of the tropical vegetation which grows there. In particular, the Canary Palms, with their wide strong trunks, and the Date Palms which seem to soar towards the sun, have stolen my heart. I was content to live with my wonderful photographs, until last week when I took up an invitation to stay with my sister at Del Mar, California. I'd never been west of Battle Creek, Michigan and was thrilled when many of the same trees and plants greeted me there. So, here I am, back in non- tropical NY, missing both Mt. Etna (Mungibeddu!) and the beautiful palms I fell in love with. As I look at the beautiful mountains here in the Hudson Valley, I feel they are missing the mysterious smoke that Etna sent puffing each day. I can't do a thing to bring that glorious volcano here, but perhaps, just perhaps, I can try to raise an indoor (bonsai) version of the Palms I've mentioned above, if I attempt growing them from seed. Has anyone here had success with such an endeavor? I would really love to give it a try, both at home and in the classroom with my second grade students. I realize I'd need special tools, including a plant light . But, before I begin, I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has tried to cultivate a miniature version of a palm tree. Grazie a Lei, Sicilianna Edited by Sicilianna on Aug 17, 2007 at 11:54 AM |
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