The forum heading said palms in pots or container ranch

[happypalms]

The heading stated palms in pots does this qualify as enough palms in pots. Iam a hobby grower and collector of anything unusual, rare or just must have exotic plants and I do it simply because I love plants especially palms. Most of this stock will be planted on my property over time. That’s my grand plan for future generations. 

 

[Harry’s Palms]

Well that kinda raises the bar a bit , eh? Harry

[SeanK]

Except for those few that seemed to have escaped.

[happypalms]

2 hours ago, Harry’s Palms said:

Well that kinda raises the bar a bit , eh? Harry

Just setting the palm mafia gang standards a little higher for entry level. 
Richard 

[happypalms]

2 hours ago, SeanK said:

Except for those few that seemed to have escaped.

Oh there have been no escapes on my watch not that iam aware off anyway. Let me know if you see any. 

[Harry’s Palms]

A very nice set up on the benches . It looks like good air flow even with that many palms. When I had a lot of potted ones at my old house , I had to create an environment with good air flow . Almost as important as light. Those palms all look healthy and that takes planning as well as a lot of work. Harry

[happypalms]

2 hours ago, Harry’s Palms said:

A very nice set up on the benches . It looks like good air flow even with that many palms. When I had a lot of potted ones at my old house , I had to create an environment with good air flow . Almost as important as light. Those palms all look healthy and that takes planning as well as a lot of work. Harry

Sir is a key element for growing, I find the half moon roof shape gives the best growth with the air rolling across the top. And the benches I learnt my father who had pidgeons get them of the floor less disease and healthier birds with lifts up of the ground makes plenty of sense to do the same with plants. 
Ruchard 

[Harry’s Palms]

9 hours ago, SeanK said:

Except for those few that seemed to have escaped.

Those are the ones that Richard set free , “into the jungle they go!” Harry

[SeanK]

11 hours ago, happypalms said:

Oh there have been no escapes on my watch not that iam aware off anyway. Let me know if you see any. 

Some of those on the first tray look like they're making a break for the jungle.

[RichardHemsley]

Such a great setup. You inspire me to keep experimenting and improve my own little production line!

[happypalms]

9 hours ago, Harry’s Palms said:

Those are the ones that Richard set free , “into the jungle they go!” Harry

Fly my pretty’s be free!

Richard

[happypalms]

5 hours ago, SeanK said:

Some of those on the first tray look like they're making a break for the jungle.

Joeys I think the first tray, quick while he’s away let’s make a run for it! 

[happypalms]

3 hours ago, RichardHemsley said:

Such a great setup. You inspire me to keep experimenting and improve my own little production line!

That’s the spirit keep on building. My tip for you is keep the weeds out of your setup, less weeds = less pest and disease meaning better quality growth, it’s not rocket science but……..

[gyuseppe]

Richard, do you have a nursery?

[happypalms]

26 minutes ago, gyuseppe said:

Richard, do you have a nursery?

Yes I have a hobby nursery or is that hobby obsession with a lot of OCD.

[Palmensammler]

Your " hobby nursery" is way bigger than any professional one I have seen so far.  And it looks perfect. 

Eckhard 

 

[gyuseppe]

8 hours ago, happypalms said:

Yes I have a hobby nursery or is that hobby obsession with a lot of OCD.

Richard I had many plants, more than one nursery, we are plant addicts!, but better this than another addiction

[happypalms]

23 hours ago, Palmensammler said:

Your " hobby nursery" is way bigger than any professional one I have seen so far.  And it looks perfect. 

Eckhard 

 

Thank you. No weeds makes all the difference. I have seen many a weed infested nursery and it’s not a pretty sight. I get my failures from time to time some palms just say no way not for me no matter what you do. But definitely no weeds if you spot a weed in my nursery you get a free Joey palm. Trick is don’t let weeds in from the beginning it’s easier that way.

[happypalms]

19 hours ago, gyuseppe said:

Richard I had many plants, more than one nursery, we are plant addicts!, but better this than another addiction

It’s a love thing for beautiful plants. The only other addiction I have is my wife. But when it comes to plants iam a full on addict and I don’t want a cure anytime soon that’s for sure. 

[gyuseppe]

2 hours ago, happypalms said:

It’s a love thing for beautiful plants. The only other addiction I have is my wife. But when it comes to plants iam a full on addict and I don’t want a cure anytime soon that’s for sure. 

GOOD!

[TropicsEnjoyer]

It must be so nice to just walk in and walk out with a new plant all the time. And then just tell yourself that you got a new palm to plant for free. 😂

[happypalms]

5 hours ago, TropicsEnjoyer said:

It must be so nice to just walk in and walk out with a new plant all the time. And then just tell yourself that you got a new palm to plant for free. 😂

That’s what I did today! Walked in and walked out, I even went back for more! 

[peachy]

Wait until you aren't home and I get to borrow a ute and trailer !

[happypalms]

On 5/9/2025 at 8:05 PM, peachy said:

Wait until you aren't home and I get to borrow a ute and trailer !

I don’t lock my gate and no guard dog, so go straight for the greenhouses at my house it’s got all the personal collection in there, but i wouldnt bother with a Ute or trailer, just get a B double truck and you might have a bit of room left for the bottom greenhouse! 
Richard 

[happypalms]

Winter has slowed them down a bit, but there still growing! 

[gyuseppe]

On 5/11/2025 at 8:44 AM, happypalms said:

I don’t lock my gate and no guard dog, so go straight for the greenhouses at my house it’s got all the personal collection in there, but i wouldnt bother with a Ute or trailer, just get a B double truck and you might have a bit of room left for the bottom greenhouse! 
Richard 

Richard, if it's true, isn't it dangerous to leave the gate open?

[happypalms]

16 hours ago, gyuseppe said:

Richard, if it's true, isn't it dangerous to leave the gate open?

Not really I live in a community on a hundred acres. With ten other homes, I don’t even lock my door to my house when I go out, leave the keys in my car overnight  or when iam not using it and take the wife’s car out. If they want to steal it there welcome to it a locked gate only keeps the honest people out, if they really want to take it they will. I will say though kharma is wonderful thing I will or have to do anything, kharma will catch up with them! 

[gyuseppe]

33 minutes ago, happypalms said:

Not really I live in a community on a hundred acres. With ten other homes, I don’t even lock my door to my house when I go out, leave the keys in my car overnight  or when iam not using it and take the wife’s car out. If they want to steal it there welcome to it a locked gate only keeps the honest people out, if they really want to take it they will. I will say though kharma is wonderful thing I will or have to do anything, kharma will catch up with them! 

Richard, even with gates, doors, and closed doors, they come and steal  here

I'm almost tempted to come and live from   you (if I didn't have a wife and child).

[happypalms]

10 hours ago, gyuseppe said:

Richard, even with gates, doors, and closed doors, they come and steal  here

I'm almost tempted to come and live from   you (if I didn't have a wife and child).

Property theft is a big problem in Australia as well, rural property theft is also a big problem. A lot of theft is drug related iam lucky I live out of town away from that. Rural theft they steal pumps, chainsaws, tools and machinery and break into your home. Iam just lucky I live in commune with safety in numbers to get to my house you need to drive past 6 houses and will get seen by the neighbours do that is a little deterrent. I just don’t worry about it. I will say though I don’t like a thief and they can go and get a job and earn the money to buy what they like, just like you and I have done earned an honest living. 

[gyuseppe]

11 hours ago, happypalms said:

I will say though I don’t like a thief and they can go and get a job and earn the money to buy what they like, just like you and I have done earned an honest living. 

Yes Richard, I see you have a great nursery and you work hard.

My son, who turned 30 on July 28th, has completed many years of school, including 12 years of university. He has three degrees, including a degree in mathematics and physics.

My wife and I worked hard, even on Sundays, to buy him books and pay his university fees, which are very high here.

 

luckily now that my son is grown up he has understood the sacrifices we made and he is helping me financially

[happypalms]

1 hour ago, gyuseppe said:

Yes Richard, I see you have a great nursery and you work hard.

My son, who turned 30 on July 28th, has completed many years of school, including 12 years of university. He has three degrees, including a degree in mathematics and physics.

My wife and I worked hard, even on Sundays, to buy him books and pay his university fees, which are very high here.

 

luckily now that my son is grown up he has understood the sacrifices we made and he is helping me financially

The gift of giving to your son is a wonderful gift to give, your wife and yourself should stand proud of your son! 

[gyuseppe]

Yes, Richard is a good guy, and he doesn't smoke or drink.

Now we've become very good friends, you and I. Here's a photo of my son and wife taken during the pandemic, sent to you. Check your inbox

[happypalms]

On 8/6/2025 at 8:47 PM, gyuseppe said:

Yes, Richard is a good guy, and he doesn't smoke or drink.

Now we've become very good friends, you and I. Here's a photo of my son and wife taken during the pandemic, sent to you. Check your inbox

Be proud of your son and your wife she is the backbone of the two men in her life, a beautiful picture of happy people!

[gyuseppe]

57 minutes ago, happypalms said:

Be proud of your son and your wife she is the backbone of the two men in her life, a beautiful picture of happy people!

Thanks, Richard. We're simple and humble people. We earn an honest living, as do everyone else on this forum.

[happypalms]

42 minutes ago, gyuseppe said:

Thanks, Richard. We're simple and humble people. We earn an honest living, as do everyone else on this forum.

Life is a wonderful thing, treat people how you would like to be treated yourself. Be an honest person and do no harm!

[Hu Palmeras]

Wonderful, sir. You have a great spirit in the palm community. We are very special and good people. The world needs this to continue existing.