Comments on: Banksia! My New Boyfriend… http://thegerminatrix.com/2010/03/20/banksia-my-new-love/ by Ivette Soler Sun, 28 Apr 2013 02:17:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Emily http://thegerminatrix.com/2010/03/20/banksia-my-new-love/comment-page-1/#comment-6686 Emily Mon, 31 May 2010 01:11:54 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=889#comment-6686 Banksias freak me out because of the scary Banksia Men in the book "The Magic Pudding"...its an Australian bush story. Althogh I must admit they do look beautiful when they are safe on your blog and away from me!! Banksias freak me out because of the scary Banksia Men in the book “The Magic Pudding”…its an Australian bush story. Althogh I must admit they do look beautiful when they are safe on your blog and away from me!!

]]> By: domesticgodess http://thegerminatrix.com/2010/03/20/banksia-my-new-love/comment-page-1/#comment-4356 domesticgodess Mon, 05 Apr 2010 07:27:42 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=889#comment-4356 Banksias freak me out because of the scary Banksia Men in the book "The Magic Pudding"...its an Australian bush story. Althogh I must admit they do look beautiful when they are safe on your blog and away from me!! Banksias freak me out because of the scary Banksia Men in the book “The Magic Pudding”…its an Australian bush story. Althogh I must admit they do look beautiful when they are safe on your blog and away from me!!

]]> By: hank http://thegerminatrix.com/2010/03/20/banksia-my-new-love/comment-page-1/#comment-4322 hank Sat, 03 Apr 2010 20:17:05 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=889#comment-4322 Beautiful! I've been to Australia and seen these beauties in action. They are so cool! Do you have your Banksia planted in the ground or a pot? In either case what would you suggest to be the best soil to plant them in? And how often do you water? I live up in the Bay Area. Beautiful! I’ve been to Australia and seen these beauties in action. They are so cool! Do you have your Banksia planted in the ground or a pot? In either case what would you suggest to be the best soil to plant them in? And how often do you water? I live up in the Bay Area.

]]> By: Andrea http://thegerminatrix.com/2010/03/20/banksia-my-new-love/comment-page-1/#comment-3898 Andrea Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:50:41 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=889#comment-3898 Oh, Germi! This is why I love you, you plant seducer/seducee, you. Thank goodness you're into sharing! That's the only way I'll ever get a piece of Banksia! Oh, Germi! This is why I love you, you plant seducer/seducee, you. Thank goodness you’re into sharing! That’s the only way I’ll ever get a piece of Banksia!

]]> By: Summer http://thegerminatrix.com/2010/03/20/banksia-my-new-love/comment-page-1/#comment-3886 Summer Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:52:11 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=889#comment-3886 Gorgeous! My climate is not exactly dry... I don't have what he needs... but looking never hurt anyone, right? ;) Maybe I can foist one on my mom, LOL Gorgeous! My climate is not exactly dry… I don’t have what he needs… but looking never hurt anyone, right? ;)

Maybe I can foist one on my mom, LOL

]]> By: Michelle D. http://thegerminatrix.com/2010/03/20/banksia-my-new-love/comment-page-1/#comment-3861 Michelle D. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:42:35 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=889#comment-3861 I've never met a sexy Banksia that I would not bring home to my own garden or the gardens of my clients. Love 'em all. Yours is blooming especially well. Totally enjoyable read. I’ve never met a sexy Banksia that I would not bring home to my own garden or the gardens of my clients.
Love ‘em all.
Yours is blooming especially well.
Totally enjoyable read.

]]> By: germinatrix http://thegerminatrix.com/2010/03/20/banksia-my-new-love/comment-page-1/#comment-3857 germinatrix Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:53:30 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=889#comment-3857 Loree, as long as you have one that you can visit, you can be satisfied. And what nursery wouldn't love a great customer hanging out and drinking under spectacular specimen? You'll probably start a tradition! I can't WAIT until mine gets big! XO! Oh, Megan - Bankias are hard NOT to have crushes on! They are just - cool. Yes, they are cool! One day, your match will appear - I didn't expect mine, and now look at us! Happy and in love! Aerelonian - I am glad I'm the one to introduce you! Although I'm afraid that you might develop a plant crush that can't go very far - They DO need warmth and a dry climate. But sometimes unrequited love is exciting! Admire them from afar - and one day, maybe in a greenhouse ... one could be yours! Loree, as long as you have one that you can visit, you can be satisfied. And what nursery wouldn’t love a great customer hanging out and drinking under spectacular specimen? You’ll probably start a tradition! I can’t WAIT until mine gets big! XO!

Oh, Megan – Bankias are hard NOT to have crushes on! They are just – cool. Yes, they are cool! One day, your match will appear – I didn’t expect mine, and now look at us! Happy and in love!

Aerelonian – I am glad I’m the one to introduce you! Although I’m afraid that you might develop a plant crush that can’t go very far – They DO need warmth and a dry climate. But sometimes unrequited love is exciting! Admire them from afar – and one day, maybe in a greenhouse … one could be yours!

]]> By: Aerelonian http://thegerminatrix.com/2010/03/20/banksia-my-new-love/comment-page-1/#comment-3845 Aerelonian Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:00:11 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=889#comment-3845 I've never heard of Banksias before. That's probably because I live a few hours from Toronto. If I could grow them I would. Not love at first sight, but a very interesting plant that would definitely be worth a try. I'm hoping to move to Vancouver (zone 8) but it probably wouldn't be warm enough and way too wet. I’ve never heard of Banksias before. That’s probably because I live a few hours from Toronto. If I could grow them I would. Not love at first sight, but a very interesting plant that would definitely be worth a try. I’m hoping to move to Vancouver (zone 8) but it probably wouldn’t be warm enough and way too wet.

]]> By: Megan http://thegerminatrix.com/2010/03/20/banksia-my-new-love/comment-page-1/#comment-3829 Megan Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:01:14 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=889#comment-3829 I've had a crush on Banksias for quite awhile too, but haven't found the perfect match. He's gorgeous! I’ve had a crush on Banksias for quite awhile too, but haven’t found the perfect match. He’s gorgeous!

]]> By: Loree / danger garden http://thegerminatrix.com/2010/03/20/banksia-my-new-love/comment-page-1/#comment-3818 Loree / danger garden Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:53:30 +0000 http://thegerminatrix.com/?p=889#comment-3818 LOVE THIS ONE! I'm in love with a huge specimen growing in the main greenhouse/retail store at Cistus Nursery. As long as I have one within driving distance it's almost as good as having one in my own backyard. And really if I showed up at Cistus with a bottle of wine and just wanted to hang out under the fabulous blooms I don't think they would mind, as long as I shared of course LOVE THIS ONE! I’m in love with a huge specimen growing in the main greenhouse/retail store at Cistus Nursery. As long as I have one within driving distance it’s almost as good as having one in my own backyard. And really if I showed up at Cistus with a bottle of wine and just wanted to hang out under the fabulous blooms I don’t think they would mind, as long as I shared of course

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