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Welcome to the Cloudforest Cafe. The purpose of this discussion lounge is to provide a forum for online discussions on highland subtropicals. This includes many rare fruits such as cherimoyas, white sapotes, capulin cherries and many other fruits. And this also includes many Andean vegetable crops such as oca, maca, ulloca, and many others. We also invite palm enthusiasts to discuss highland palms such as Ceroxylons and Parajubaea.

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Better root structure in containers- are specialized pots worth it? Posted by John Valenzuela Sunset z16-17,Novato,CA on 7/04/09
Bearing fruit and planting Posted by Nate on 7/04/09
Where's the fragrance? Posted by Merbert on 7/04/09
What's ripe in your garden? Posted by Axel on 7/03/09
how to tell the difference between white sapote (C. edulis) and yellow sapote (C. tetrameria)? Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield 9/9 on 7/02/09
Summer pruning of stone fruit trees Posted by Merbert on 7/02/09
Fig Sex Posted by Jeff (Woodland) on 7/02/09
blackberry dry cells Posted by doug alder on 7/02/09
where to buy smaller banana plants in San Diego County? Posted by Zach T. on 7/02/09
Is it a Paw Paw seedling Posted by Gregory in Palo Alto on 7/01/09
Papya Posted by Twan on 7/01/09
AngelCot in Trader Joes Mtn View Posted by Daxin on 6/30/09
Fireblight prevention Posted by Nigel(NZ) on 6/30/09
Swarms of Green June Bugs Posted by Angela Nixa,Missouri on 6/30/09
Grafting tape Posted by George on 6/26/09
korean persimmon Posted by Al on 6/26/09
Anyone know of a nursery that ships Cherimoya's? Posted by John on 6/25/09
If I bury part of cherimoya trunk .... Posted by Marc on 6/25/09
Mulberry Varieties - Favorite ??? Posted by Mulberry Man on 6/25/09
Dealing with fireblight Posted by Axel on 6/24/09
Fig Germination Posted by Jeff (woodland) on 6/24/09
Grafting loquat...when, what, how Posted by John 9b Topanga, Ca on 6/24/09
Mangos or Bananas for Tracy, CA? Posted by Denece on 6/24/09
Bromeiliad question Posted by Roger Olympia 8b on 6/24/09
"PRIDE" peaches....varieties Posted by Ed of Somis on 6/23/09
got a big jackfruit..what to do now Posted by Tony on 6/22/09
Banana thermometer Posted by Nigel (NZ) on 6/22/09
Is it worth waiting for 11 years... Posted by Axel on 6/22/09
Which Cherimoya is this? Posted by Rodney on 6/21/09
Most Papaya grafts died again Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 6/21/09
White Sapote Posted by George on 6/21/09
Cherry tour/tasting today at Andy's orchard Posted by marion on 6/20/09
PASSIFLORA Ligularis Posted by Laurent Coscoy on 6/19/09
Oca Collapse Posted by Randy on 6/19/09
I Need ideas for Successive ripening Avocado and Atemoya trees.... Posted by Mike on 6/19/09
Mammey Sapote = sweet potato X sapodilla Posted by Axel on 6/18/09
Mexicola Avocado Tree Posted by Darrell on 6/18/09
what is the difference?... Posted by ajaysr5 on 6/17/09
Planting buckets, the score! Posted by Gregory in Palo Alto on 6/17/09
Look what I have ;) Posted by tammysf, san rafael, CA z9b/10a-sz15/16 on 6/17/09
Birds intent on destroying every last fruit in my orchard Posted by Axel on 6/17/09
Another mulch question Posted by Peter from Corralitos on 6/17/09
Kwai muk, Artocarpus lingnanensis A. hypargyraeus , A. hypargyraea Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 6/17/09
Tropical fruit orgy - jackfruit and mammey sapotes Posted by Axel on 6/16/09
Iochroma australis fruiting Posted by Merbert on 6/16/09
Keeping tomatoes and eggplant alive question Posted by Brian on 6/16/09
Coffee - Who knew? Posted by Sheila Bailey on 6/16/09
Jackfruit Posted by Kurt Mize on 6/16/09
jackfruit seed question Posted by Brian on 6/15/09
LaVerne problems - is there a solution? Posted by Merbert on 6/15/09
Cheremoya no leaves yet Posted by Tony Lans on 6/15/09
Thank you Axel for hosting the tour yesterday Posted by Daxin on 6/15/09
Great Tour, Axel Posted by Peter from Corralitos on 6/15/09
where can I find Honey Jar jujube plant? Posted by zunaid on 6/15/09
Apple Tree- codling moths !!! Posted by Ed of Somis on 6/15/09
USDA Parlier Station Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield 9/9 on 6/15/09
Basic avocado grafting? Posted by Jeff (woodland) on 6/14/09
how/when to pinch baby mangos off tree Posted by tammysf on 6/13/09
cherimoyas blooming Posted by RONALD on 6/13/09
Bird attack Posted by Heyoehkah on 6/12/09
extreme espalier Posted by Steve in Los Osos on 6/12/09
Winter Banana Update Posted by Jason on 6/11/09
michelia alba flowering Posted by Tony on 6/11/09
Cherimoya dwarfing question Posted by Brian on 6/10/09
Butia Eriospatha x Syagrus romanzoffiana var. "Santa Catarina" Posted by James on 6/10/09
Ocean temps up to 60F, climate change? Posted by Axel on 6/10/09
Growing in So Florida Posted by Jeannie on 6/10/09
Tour of the Cloudforest Orchards this weekend Posted by Axel on 6/10/09
How about some help identifying this one? When flowering, exstreamly fragerant. Posted by How about some help identifying this one? on 6/09/09
Dragon Fruit Posted by Brian on 6/09/09
Miracle fruit dying? Posted by greg on 6/09/09
Best mango bargain of the year Posted by Merbert on 6/09/09
Anyone able to grow an Elberta Peach in the LA area? Posted by Rick F. on 6/09/09
Super dwarf white sapote Posted by Jack, Nipomo on 6/08/09
Green Sapote seedlings Posted by Jack, Nipomo on 6/08/09
Randia Fitzalanii/Native Gardenia/Yellow Mangosteen Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield 9/9 on 6/08/09
USDA and Scion Posted by George on 6/08/09
Anybody want a plumeria ? Posted by Sheila Bailey on 6/08/09
Fig recomendations Posted by Brian on 6/06/09
Tiliacora triandra (suong sam) source? Posted by Tony on 6/06/09
fruit tastings 6th & 14th CRFG Posted by marion on 6/06/09
Apples from Australia Posted by Axel on 6/05/09
What just happened!"!?!!? Posted by Jason on 6/04/09
Fox tail palms Posted by Peter Redding CA on 6/03/09
Tree Vigor Posted by Geoge on 6/03/09
erratic leaf out...and fruit thinning Posted by Ed of Somis on 6/03/09
thanks Posted by Brian on 6/02/09
Incredible Cherries!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted by Axel on 6/01/09
containerized mango training Posted by Steve in Los Osos on 6/01/09
Last Robinsonellas Posted by Glen on 5/31/09
Chileflora seeds? Posted by Randy on 5/31/09
Maihuenia poeppigii? Posted by Randy on 5/31/09
June gloom in Southern California Posted by Axel on 5/31/09
Jackfruit orgy Posted by Axel on 5/30/09
azarole.. Posted by Sheila Bailey on 5/30/09
daxin: portfolio Posted by tammysf, san rafael, CA z9b/10a-sz15/16 on 5/30/09
Papaya TR Hovey Posted by Brett on 5/30/09
curse of high latitude (tomorrow weatherforecast). Posted by Ben on 5/30/09
gracias amigo john valenzuela Posted by RONALD on 5/29/09
Craving Indonesian Mango, wanting to grow my own tree please help! Posted by Chiara on 5/29/09
sun requirements during dormancy? Posted by Steve in Los Osos on 5/29/09
Cherry x Plum hybrid Posted by Jeff (woodland) on 5/28/09
Searching for fruit without spam! Posted by Axel on 5/27/09
Durian heaven Posted by Virgil on 5/27/09
Your gardening blog/website Posted by tammysf, san rafael, CA z9b/10a-sz15/16 on 5/27/09
Anyone else enjoying their own home grown Cherries? Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 5/27/09
Opinions on Fuschia Berries Posted by Brian on 5/26/09
Fresh Jackfruit & seeds Posted by tammysf, san rafael, CA z9b/10a-sz15/16 on 5/26/09
oca and ulloco stem cuttings and maybe root cuttings Posted by randy on 5/26/09
citrus problem Posted by Steve in Los Osos on 5/26/09
Can you identify this tree? Posted by John Valenzuela Sunset z16-17,Novato,CA on 5/26/09
Image posting test: Blood oranges Posted by John Valenzuela Sunset z16-17,Novato,CA on 5/26/09
update on sulking mango Posted by Steve in Los Osos on 5/25/09
image posting? Posted by Steve in Los Osos on 5/25/09
syzygium jambos or rose apple tree Posted by Linda on 5/25/09
any idea where to find red lime bud wood or trees in CA? Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield 9/9 on 5/24/09
Epi season begins Posted by Merbert on 5/24/09
Update on delicious oranges Posted by Axel on 5/23/09
cherimoya trees source Posted by Ed Self Katy, Texas on 5/23/09
timatayo mango tree Posted by Rosa on 5/23/09
toptropics has mangosteen plants for sale Posted by tammysf, san rafael, CA z9b/10a-sz15/16 on 5/21/09
Mulch Part 2 Posted by Peter/Corralitos on 5/21/09
North Bay Nuseries recommendations? Posted by tammysf, san rafael, CA z9b/10a-sz15/16 on 5/21/09
looking for 'assam orange' ginger Posted by Derek Morris on 5/21/09
A VERY BIG MANGO TREE Posted by RONALD on 5/21/09
Size container for seedling Lychee/Mango Posted by Brian on 5/20/09
Holiday avocado has never bloomed Posted by Donald on 5/20/09
Can you ID this fruit? Posted by gino45 on 5/20/09
Currants - red, black and white Posted by Athina Geordin on 5/19/09
Mulch Posted by peterincorralitos on 5/19/09
Peach Curly Leaf Posted by Kipper on 5/19/09
spider mites? Posted by greg on 5/18/09
Cherimoya Flowers Posted by George on 5/18/09
Rare fruit Growers- Need advice - Posted by Michael on 5/18/09
Robinsonella anyone? Posted by Glen on 5/18/09
Leavens Hass Avocado Posted by Axel on 5/18/09
avocado seed experiment Posted by ed on 5/17/09
Pineapple Guava losing leaves Posted by Fred on 5/16/09
Mullberries Posted by Axel on 5/16/09
Trade: Selma Cherimoya Posted by Axel on 5/16/09
IGO Fig Posted by Jeff (woodland) on 5/16/09
doughnut peach Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield 9/9 on 5/16/09
Oranges, tangerines, groundcovers for Santa Cruz near beach Posted by Diana Magor on 5/15/09
Green Sapote Seedlings Posted by George on 5/15/09
Off line discussion of guavas brought on line; this is the best place to discuss. Posted by Gregory in Palo Alto on 5/14/09
Cherry Prinsepia? Posted by John S on 5/14/09
Desperately Seeking Avos Posted by Charles on 5/14/09
Illicium verum source? Posted by Nathan Viengkham on 5/14/09
Lychee seed tips. Posted by Brian on 5/14/09
Cherimoya cutting question Posted by Brian on 5/14/09
questions about white fruit mulberies Posted by Miguel (Portugal) on 5/14/09
My Cherimoya is ALIVE! Posted by tammysf, san rafael, CA z9b/10a-sz15/16 on 5/13/09
Looking for unusual Berberis spp. Posted by Dave on Orcas Island, WA on 5/13/09
My cherimoya harvest Posted by Axel on 5/13/09
Fino De Jete is flowering Posted by William on 5/13/09
Bay area tropics Posted by Roger Olympia 8b on 5/12/09
Ripe Apricots Posted by Kern in Newman on 5/12/09
Can anyone identify this? Posted by Merbert on 5/12/09
Anybody ever use soil moisture meter? Posted by don on 5/12/09
ginormous chorisia speciosa Posted by john on 5/11/09
Drip systems? Posted by Richard Primbs on 5/11/09
michelia alba status Posted by Tony on 5/11/09
BIRD PROBLEMS...How to discourage Posted by Ed on 5/10/09
what to do with jackfruit seeds Posted by Tony on 5/10/09
grafting loquat and jujube Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield 9/9 on 5/09/09
What else to grow from seed? Posted by Brian on 5/09/09
Late season grafts Posted by Axel on 5/08/09
rare fruit sale Posted by mikeyinfla on 5/08/09
Avocado leaf drop Posted by Ed of Somis, Ca on 5/08/09
Persimmon woes Posted by George on 5/07/09
Neat edibles exhibit in SF opens today Posted by Jason (z17, Palo Alto) on 5/07/09
Does anyone have Jubaea x Butia palms? Posted by Roger In Olymia 8b on 5/07/09
Any Omega grafting tool owners out there... Posted by John 9b Topanga, Ca on 5/07/09
Plant rue to promote cherimoya pollination Posted by Marc on 5/06/09
grapefruit variety Posted by Ed on 5/06/09
perils of gardening Posted by Ben on 5/06/09
capulins already bloom this year? Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield 9/9 on 5/05/09
diluted urine = acidic or alkaline? Posted by Loquat_Squat on 5/05/09
HELP!!!!!!!!!! MY LILAC IS DYING??? Posted by Loquat_Squat on 5/05/09
leaf curl - rain Posted by Twan on 5/05/09
Is this a fool's errand? Posted by Merbert on 5/05/09
The weather has gone mad! Posted by Axel on 5/04/09
Street Trees Posted by George on 5/04/09
Pre-fruit (aka flowers) Posted by Brian on 5/04/09
Stewart vs. Jim Avocado varieties Posted by Ed on 5/04/09
Looking for Mombin Food Composition Table Posted by Alex de Borja on 5/04/09
Looking for Mombin Food Composition Table Posted by Alex on 5/04/09
Mombin Food Composition Table Posted by Alex on 5/04/09
necta-plum Posted by Kerry on 5/04/09
Pollinator for Passiflora x exoniensis? Posted by randy on 5/03/09
Naranjilla (Solanum quitoense) in a pot Posted by randy on 5/02/09
Taste Opinions: Mexicola/Mexicola Grande/Bacon Posted by Charles on 5/02/09
How do I get rid of aloe mite? Posted by Jdiaz on 5/02/09
Spraying for fireblight scab and brown rot Posted by Axel on 5/02/09
New to Tamarillo plants. Posted by Brian Thornton on 5/01/09
My pineapples are blooming Posted by Richard Primbs on 5/01/09
Dwarf Tree question (Jackfruit/Longan) Posted by Brian on 5/01/09
Productive day and two questions Posted by Brian on 5/01/09
Avocado repotting advice. Posted by Brian on 5/01/09
Guavas in the Central Valley Posted by Steve on 4/30/09
Citrus cross mandarinxgrapefruit=mandalo Posted by Scotty in A.G. on 4/30/09
Sabal riverside Posted by Nelson on 4/29/09
where to plant blueberry bushes? Posted by tammysf, san rafael, CA z9b/10a-sz15/16 on 4/29/09
Dormant apple/plum scions? Posted by Jay on 4/29/09
Major rain storm on the way Posted by Axel on 4/29/09
Cape Gooseberry Posted by susanna on 4/28/09
Tips on Using this Board Posted by George on 4/28/09
Soldier beetles going to town Posted by Axel on 4/27/09
Is T-budding temperate fruits best with green wood or is dormant stuff ok? Posted by Brendan on 4/27/09
Some pics of my seedlings Posted by Brian on 4/27/09
Pineapple Guava Posted by Gail on 4/27/09
Glenn Mango tree Posted by Raj on 4/27/09
The seedless loquat Posted by Xie Zhou on 4/26/09
potted citrus Posted by Steve in Los Osos on 4/26/09
Woodlake Botanical Gardens Posted by William on 4/26/09
Sunset zone vs. Tacsonias (or other Passifloras) Posted by randy on 4/25/09
Street Palms Posted by George on 4/25/09
Passion vines in Southern California Posted by John on 4/25/09
Cherry - Sweet/Sour Interspecies Hybrid Posted by Don Eden on 4/25/09
Pepino Dulce from seed/another Star Fruit question Posted by Brian on 4/24/09
What do you think of Cactus Jungle? Posted by Peter Redding CA on 4/24/09
kava kava (Piper methysticum) Posted by greg on 4/24/09
Passiflora mollissima Posted by John on 4/24/09
fertilizing with old coffee? Posted by Sheila Bailey on 4/23/09
Australian finger lime in the ground? Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield 9/9 on 4/23/09
balding pineapple guava Posted by Don on 4/23/09
Oranges; San Mateo at 92 Posted by alansanmateo on 4/22/09
Aloe arborescens sun exposure question Posted by Ryan on 4/22/09
Holiday Avacado/Manilla Mango opinions Posted by Brian on 4/22/09
Syagrus comosa Posted by Steve in Brookings on 4/22/09
Pineapple guavas in San Diego ... Posted by Sherry on 4/22/09
Controlling brown rot with milk spray Posted by Axel on 4/21/09
Assessing the heat damage. Posted by George on 4/21/09
Persimmons in the cool... Posted by Forrest on 4/21/09
Lessons learned about tropical apples Posted by Axel on 4/20/09
Food and Sustainability Posted by Steve on 4/20/09
Came across this Spreadsheet Posted by George on 4/20/09
freaky weather...OMG.... Posted by Steve in Los Osos on 4/20/09
pot size for flowering a dwarf banana? Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield 9/9 on 4/20/09
Plant coexistence Posted by Merbert on 4/20/09
Aussie finger limes Posted by Phil (Australia) on 4/20/09
Greywater nutrients Posted by Merbert on 4/19/09
Thanks to greywater Posted by Merbert on 4/19/09
Finally cracked the secret to high BRIX in cool climates Posted by Axel on 4/19/09
a little 9-year old girl is crying out for our help Posted by Domeimisk on 4/19/09
Hot, hot hot 95F at 2PM Posted by Axel on 4/19/09
Going tropical in The Valley Posted by Dee on 4/19/09
Research Posted by jacky on 4/18/09
Greenscene now on Posted by Jack, Nipomo on 4/18/09
Picnic day haul Posted by Jeff (Woodland) on 4/18/09
Rare Sapodilla cultivar - "Silas Wood" Posted by abyssquick on 4/18/09
A great new magazine! Posted by Austin, Little Rock on 4/18/09
banana education Posted by George on 4/18/09
Fruit seen in Vietnam we can't ID Posted by Chip on 4/17/09
cherimoya seeds Posted by Steve in Los Osos on 4/17/09
Need a little advice for a newcomer to the palm world Posted by Ryan on 4/17/09
Took the plunge with chambeyronia macrocarpa Posted by Axel on 4/16/09
Caryota Urens flower & die? Posted by Greg on 4/16/09
Taste of Fuchsia splendens?. Posted by randy on 4/16/09
Axel, how do I reach you? Posted by Ka'ohinani on 4/16/09
Water and Applles Posted by George on 4/16/09
Multiple Avocado trees in same hole. Posted by Joe on 4/16/09
Sudden white sapote defoliation Posted by Merbert on 4/16/09
guarana Posted by greg on 4/16/09
An old Spanish saying ... Posted by Marc on 4/15/09
If anyone has any questions......tropical fruit or palms Posted by Jeff on 4/15/09
After Star Fruit Germination Posted by Brian on 4/14/09
William... Posted by Jack Swords, Nipomo on 4/13/09
So many kind people Posted by Merbert on 4/13/09
Recommended Mail Order Babaco Source? Posted by randy on 4/13/09
microclimates Posted by abyssquick on 4/13/09
Best time for making a Babaco cutting ? Posted by Francesco on 4/13/09
Help with macademias Posted by Axel on 4/12/09
ice Cream beans are ripe Posted by Axel on 4/12/09
Signing off Posted by Merbert on 4/11/09
Nam Doc Mai Mango, Ross Sapote Posted by George on 4/11/09
Michelle Obama in the veggie garden Posted by Axel on 4/10/09
Looking for greywater compatible shampoo & soap Posted by Tamara Sussman on 4/10/09
Goji Berries Posted by Ednita on 4/10/09
Cherimoya in the Bay Area Posted by William on 4/10/09
tropical plant find in Bakrsfield Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield CA9/9 on 4/09/09
I amd interested in finding more cold hady citrus.. Posted by Sheila Bailey on 4/09/09
Mamey Sapote fruits available in Mtn. View Posted by Daxin on 4/09/09
Fortune Mandarin, I don't see much about them online Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 4/09/09
Tropic Pink Guava Posted by Kurt on 4/08/09
Green Sapote seeds Posted by William on 4/08/09
Aristotelia chilensis, Wineberry, now being touted as Macqui berry Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 4/08/09
Star Fruit can kill you Posted by Tom on 4/07/09
Avocado varieties Posted by Ed on 4/07/09
Use of grass and leave clippings under citrus Posted by don on 4/07/09
papaya Posted by Silvia on 4/07/09
Rain coming once again Posted by Axel on 4/06/09
Do Avocado blooms normaly smell much? Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 4/06/09
For Steve in Brookings ... Posted by Marc on 4/06/09
your gardening approach - organic / conventional / a mixture? Posted by abyssquick on 4/06/09
Need stories of success growing cherimoyas in difficult locations Posted by William on 4/06/09
Ribes x gordonianum Posted by Martin Weber on 4/05/09
Food Forests Across America Posted by John Valenzuela Sunset z16-17,Novato,CA on 4/05/09
Pomergranates Posted by kerry s doherty on 4/05/09
Avocados-Sub-surface drain Posted by Ed on 4/05/09
White Jaboticabas - Mryciaria Aureana Posted by abyssquick on 4/05/09
To eat or not to eat, that is the question Posted by Axel on 4/05/09
How many years to mature Posted by Caysey Harrison on 4/05/09
Dwarf White & Yellow Sapote Posted by Jack, Nipomo on 4/05/09
Frost in Isleton/Rio Vista! Posted by HarveyC on 4/05/09
sulking manila mango Posted by Steve in Los Osos on 4/04/09
Suebelle sapote vs Suebelle White Sapote Posted by Rarenut on 4/03/09
chitin spray Posted by greg on 4/03/09
going to Monterey Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield CA9/9 on 4/03/09
Axel - posting problems Posted by Vlad Pomajzl, Saltspring on 4/02/09
Chinese Yellow Horn (Xanthoceras sorbifolium), anyone else have one? Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 4/02/09
Mexicola Grande Posted by Kurt Mize on 4/02/09
Fragaria m in Saxony, Germany Posted by marion fitzgerald on 4/01/09
Fragaria moupinensis Posted by Martin Weber on 3/31/09
Finger Limes Posted by abyssquick on 3/31/09
Dwarf Mandarins Posted by Sherry on 3/31/09
Ribes gordonianum Posted by Martin Weber on 3/31/09
Ants and Citrus Posted by Peter on 3/30/09
Holiday avocado problem Posted by Don G. on 3/30/09
Trees to trade for Cherimoya scionwood Posted by George on 3/30/09
Is Congressional bill HR 875 for real Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 3/29/09
A few tree questions Posted by Brian on 3/29/09
Warm warm warm in MooooooDestooo Posted by Jeff on 3/28/09
Banana Magazine Posted by HarveyC on 3/27/09
Shambar grapefruit great flavor in Monterey Bay Posted by marion on 3/26/09
Reporting back on my cherry graft Posted by Konan on 3/26/09
Anybody knows about "Ishigaki Sango" dwarf papaya? Posted by Fabio on 3/25/09
Gone wild for lucumas Posted by Axel on 3/23/09
when do mango trees blossom in california? Posted by tammysf, san rafael, CA z9b/10a-sz15/16 on 3/23/09
Banana flower apple Posted by Merbert on 3/23/09
Best Loquat Cultivar? Posted by abyssquick on 3/23/09
Spring Todos Checklist Posted by Axel on 3/23/09
Loquat questions Posted by Gavin on 3/23/09
Houston TX growing avacado tree Posted by Kelly on 3/23/09
a few tree questions (Loquat, Lychee, and Quince) Posted by Brian on 3/22/09
Passion fruit and Jakfruit seed question Posted by Brian on 3/22/09
Avocado Root Stock Reviews Posted by George SD on 3/22/09
@#$$%$#% cats....... Posted by Steve M on 3/21/09
got scionwood (avocado)? Posted by ellen in berkeley on 3/21/09
doing cleft wedge grafts, the wrong way, the modified cleft wedge Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield CA9/9 on 3/21/09
Looking for someone to pick me up some cherimoya scion's Posted by Scotty in Arroyo Grande on 3/20/09
get ready for some weather Posted by Steve in Brookings on 3/20/09
using bath water to water plants - setup question Posted by Jonathan in San Francisco on 3/20/09
Any one successfully grafted persimmons? Posted by John Valenzuela Sunset z16-17,Novato,CA on 3/19/09
Four Winds Citrus Tasting 3/28/09 Posted by Merbert on 3/19/09
First 80f day of the year in Modesto Posted by Jeff on 3/19/09
Australian Blood Lime Posted by Greg on 3/19/09
pigmented oranges Posted by kerry doherty on 3/19/09
Lamb Haas avocado Posted by Joe on 3/18/09
miracle fruit tips? Posted by Greg on 3/18/09
Axel, T.H. Hovey on the way Posted by Merbert on 3/17/09
Blossom Set spray - which fruits Posted by Jason (z17, Palo Alto) on 3/17/09
A little TLC needed Posted by Merbert on 3/17/09
tomatoes as perennials? Posted by Etha on 3/17/09
If it is growing, fertilise? Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield CA9/9 on 3/17/09
Looking for male chamburro plants and TR Hovey seeds Posted by John Valenzuela Sunset z16-17,Novato,CA on 3/17/09
Axel, accidentally deleted address Posted by Merbert on 3/16/09
All kind of Palm Trees Available... Posted by Dr.Grand on 3/16/09
Axel, how do I reach you? Posted by Inani on 3/15/09
please recommend orange and lime tree type? Posted by tammysf, san rafael, CA z9b/10a-sz15/17 on 3/15/09
Sweet Habenero Aji dulce Posted by Virgil Evetts on 3/15/09
The best tasting fruit ever Posted by Axel on 3/15/09
Avocado Varieties Posted by George on 3/15/09
Whats going on in the garden Posted by Jeff (woodland) on 3/15/09
Minnow fruit? Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield CA9/9 on 3/14/09
Mangoes in Garden Grove, CA Posted by Steve Garden Grove CA on 3/13/09
Avocado planting location? Posted by Gavin on 3/13/09
Anyone going to Cal. Cherimoya A. field trip? Posted by Scotty in Arroyo Grande on 3/13/09
White Sapotes Posted by John on 3/13/09
Is my papaya soon to be an ex-papaya? Posted by Merbert on 3/12/09
Tips on rooting Passiflora (Tacsonias)? Posted by randy on 3/12/09
can rollinia deliciosa or mucosa be grafted onto annona? Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield CA9/9 on 3/12/09
Sharon persimmons from Israel Posted by Merbert on 3/12/09
Owner Posted by Chuck Johnson on 3/12/09
Annona Diversifolia seedling Posted by Jdiaz on 3/11/09
Black Mission fig cuttings in San Diego Posted by Sherry on 3/11/09
Mini Heatweave coming Posted by Axel on 3/11/09
Monterey Bay Citrus meeting advice? Posted by Gavin on 3/11/09
Looking for lemongrass and curryleaf plants Posted by Denece on 3/10/09
Where to find Jaboticaba seedlings or trees Posted by Jason (z17, Palo Alto) on 3/10/09
Looking for Babaco to purchase. Posted by Michel G Rabbat on 3/10/09
Funny thing hapened during a trip to the bank (Avocados) Posted by Gregory in Palo Alto on 3/09/09
Fig Tree Cuttings Posted by Inani on 3/09/09
avacado tree pruning Posted by Anita on 3/09/09
polyembrionic white sapotes? Posted by Steve M on 3/09/09
Potential freeze warning for tomorrow AM Posted by Axel on 3/09/09
Sugarloaf pineapple plants Posted by Tom on 3/09/09
Curious about "Australian Finger Limes" Posted by Richard Primbs on 3/08/09
Tahitian squash seeds Posted by Jane Roark on 3/08/09
Another round of frost Posted by Axel on 3/07/09
Going to tear a lot of my banana patch out Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 3/07/09
Update on Golden Pumpkin orange Posted by Merbert on 3/06/09
Don't put Pakistani too close to walkway or fence Posted by marion on 3/06/09
Annual Monterey Bay Citrus Tour and tasting Taking place this Sunday 1PM Posted by Axel on 3/06/09
CCA Field trip Posted by William on 3/05/09
my poor tropicals Posted by tammysf, san rafael, CA z9b/10a-sz15/17 on 3/05/09
Have you grown bush cherries? Posted by John S on 3/04/09
anyone make wine? Posted by Ben on 3/04/09
Loquat or Mulberry? Posted by Ganesh on 3/04/09
forgot the cherimoyas Posted by Steve M on 3/04/09
soil mix for container mango/training Posted by Steve M. on 3/04/09
DNS Service Interrruption - please forward Posted by Axel on 3/03/09
Quite a lot of rain here Posted by Merbert on 3/03/09
growing Beneficial Nematodes Posted by linda on 3/03/09
big mistake with a white sapote? Posted by Forrest on 3/03/09
Invisble rain! Posted by Jason on 3/02/09
Seeking Oca & Introduction Posted by Michael DiBenedetto on 3/01/09
Ullucos Posted by Ben Pierce on 3/01/09
Santa cruz waterfalls Posted by Axel on 2/28/09
Ti plants Posted by Axel on 2/28/09
Chop and drop, mulch banks and NFTs Posted by John Valenzuela Sunset z16-17,Novato,CA on 2/28/09
Ash in Soil Posted by George in SD on 2/28/09
Anyone notice theres no bees ? Posted by Brendan on 2/27/09
National Clonal Germplasm Repository Posted by Greg on 2/27/09
Cussonia spicata Blooming=Swan Song? Posted by Steve....Zone17 on 2/26/09
Green Vs Mamey Sapote Posted by George in SD on 2/25/09
Fresh Jackfruit & longan Posted by tammysf, san rafael, CA z9b/10a-sz15/17 on 2/25/09
What do you think these mystery citrus are!? Posted by Brendan on 2/24/09
Caryotas revisited Posted by Axel on 2/24/09
brahea armata versus bismarckia nobilis Posted by Axel on 2/24/09
Alpinia galanga Posted by Axel on 2/24/09
Low Chill Cherries bloom time Posted by Brendan on 2/24/09
How to start Oca tubers? Posted by randy on 2/23/09
New to Grafting Posted by Don on 2/23/09
pineapples from hawaii Posted by tammysf, san rafael, CA z9b/10a-sz15/17 on 2/22/09
When should I kick-start my papaya? Posted by Merbert on 2/22/09
Tahitian Squash seeds Posted by CEDER on 2/22/09
50 gallon oak barrels Posted by Burr Buman on 2/22/09
any spare cherimoya seeds? Posted by Ben on 2/22/09
Three cheers for Tammy Posted by Merbert on 2/21/09
Merbert, it's a small world after all!!!! Posted by Scotty in Arroyo Grande on 2/21/09
grafting tape Posted by Twan on 2/21/09
Tina knives, can I use budding knife for grafting? Posted by John 9b Topanga, Ca on 2/20/09
Santa Cruz white sapote Posted by William on 2/20/09
Are new grafts sensitive to low temps? Posted by John 9b Topanga, Ca on 2/20/09
Pie cherries Posted by John S on 2/19/09
Acai Posted by Greg on 2/19/09
Chill Hours and Frost Posted by Kern in Newman on 2/19/09
Ethylene - how to tell if scion wood is toast Posted by Axel on 2/18/09
Tangerines Posted by Nancy on 2/18/09
need to sell haas avocado Posted by tammysf, san rafael, CA z9b/10a-sz15/17 on 2/17/09
Least expensive source of palms Posted by Axel on 2/17/09
Wax/Rase Apples NZ Posted by Ivan on 2/15/09
Babaco rooting questions Posted by Babaco_in_SF on 2/15/09
Anybody want old "Fruit Gardener" magazines? Posted by Axel on 2/15/09
Rainforest anyone? Posted by Axel on 2/15/09
A few toasted palms in Moooodestooo Posted by Jeff on 2/15/09
Royal Rosa Apricot? Posted by Jeff (Woodland) on 2/15/09
Any ideas how to create an environment that is 10 degrees higher than local temperature Posted by Jonathan in San Francisco on 2/15/09
CRFG Sierra chapter grafting event Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield CA9/9 on 2/14/09
question about palm roots Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield CA9/9 on 2/14/09
Seeds from Hawaii Posted by Francesco on 2/14/09
How do you germinate guava seeds? Posted by brendan on 2/13/09
Get thee to the Home Depot Posted by Jason (z17, Palo Alto) on 2/13/09
miracle fruit project - gr8 help Posted by jack on 2/13/09
An Avocado trio Posted by Joe Fice on 2/13/09
Going to get hammered down here Posted by Tom on 2/13/09
Will Chambeyronia macrocarpa grow in protected spot? Posted by Axel on 2/12/09
Snow plus heavy rain coming up Posted by Axel on 2/12/09
Help with hardy and drought tolerant palms Posted by Axel on 2/12/09
Talking of weather... Posted by Nigel(NZ) on 2/12/09
Much needed rain is expected for the next 7 days here in Nor Cal Posted by John Valenzuela Sunset z16-17,Novato,CA on 2/11/09
Gallery of Australian wildfires Posted by Phil (Australia) on 2/10/09
Andean food crops Posted by Michael, Pacifica, sz17 on 2/10/09
Frosty morning Posted by Axel on 2/10/09
Apple scion wood to trade Posted by Axel on 2/09/09
Snow on the valley floor today Posted by Axel on 2/09/09
The apple order is closed Posted by Axel on 2/09/09
Is this an Aloe Thraskii? Posted by Jdiaz on 2/08/09
Finally I found a litchi plant!.. :-) Posted by Francesco on 2/08/09
High death toll from Australian fires Posted by Nigel (NZ) on 2/08/09
Orchard Mason Bees In Tubes Posted by Sheila Bailey on 2/08/09
Suebelle In Ground Not Cooperating Posted by Jonathan in San Francisco on 2/07/09
Best Rootstock List For Hard, Heavy, Rocky, and Poor Soil Posted by Jonathan in San Francisco on 2/07/09
search for Mexcan orange Posted by Dorothy on 2/07/09
Encephalartos Horridus for sale Posted by Ward on 2/07/09
axel - where to get good M-111 rootstock? Is Your Pool still good? Posted by Jonathan in San Francisco on 2/06/09
The next wave of cold weather is on the way Posted by Axel on 2/06/09
Check this weather system out Posted by Jason on 2/06/09
Belle de Boskoop Posted by Peter B. Wolf on 2/06/09
Low chill observations Posted by Axel on 2/05/09
lots and lots of wind Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield CA 9/9 on 2/05/09
cheap fill Posted by iwan on 2/05/09
grafting Posted by Twan on 2/04/09
Mangoes in Lodi? Posted by jeff on 2/03/09
Cashew apples Posted by axel on 2/02/09
The Tropical Apple Posted by Axel on 2/01/09
South Australia report from Jason? Posted by Nigel(NZ) on 2/01/09
tropical dreams Posted by axel on 2/01/09
costa rica palms identification Posted by axel on 2/01/09
drought concessions Posted by Steve in Brookings on 1/31/09
Rain is back in the forecast... Posted by Parsec on 1/31/09
Anyone growing Wodyetia bifurcata Posted by Merbert on 1/31/09
Scionwood available Posted by Merbert on 1/30/09
Growing Durians ! Posted by abyssquick on 1/30/09
Axel, problem at the other Forum Posted by Vlad Pomajzl, Saltspring on 1/30/09
interesting gypsophylate side effect Posted by iwan on 1/30/09
Place To Get Aluminum Plant Tags Labels Posted by Jonathan in San Francisco on 1/29/09
Axel in Costa Rica- Pura Vida! Posted by John Valenzuela Sunset z16-17,Novato,CA on 1/29/09
Mark Albert Feijoa varieties, Mendocino Scion Exchange Posted by John Valenzuela Sunset z16-17,Novato,CA on 1/29/09
Starfruit Posted by axel on 1/29/09
It's so warm. . . when to do last dormant oil spray? Posted by John Valenzuela Sunset z16-17,Novato,CA on 1/29/09
Banana heat tolerance Posted by Phil (Australia) on 1/28/09
Anyone growing Caper (Capparis spinosa L)? Posted by DavidInAmityOr,UsdaZ8 on 1/28/09
Laverne wholesale prices Posted by tammysf on 1/28/09
Heat is on:) Posted by Jason on 1/28/09
what is the name of this blue palm? Posted by axel on 1/28/09
I do not know what the guy in a video is really eating, you want to try? Posted by Gregory in Palo Alto on 1/28/09
What could you grow *inside* a car? Posted by Jason (z17, Palo Alto) on 1/27/09
Problems with spam Posted by Axel on 1/26/09
sources of selected capulin cherries Posted by manley fuller on 1/26/09
Mangosteen Posted by jeff on 1/26/09
So, heat wave on the way Posted by Jason on 1/26/09
Robertson Navel Orange, how does it perform for you Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 1/26/09
help me choose type of cherimoya Posted by tammysf on 1/25/09
More bananas ! Posted by Jason on 1/25/09
Online sources for Mexicola avocado? Posted by John on 1/24/09
Papaya Posted by Twan on 1/24/09
Edranol Avocado? Posted by Jeff (Woodland) on 1/24/09
Seeds recieved Posted by Scotty in Arroyo Grande on 1/23/09
LaVerne Group Order Update Posted by tammysf on 1/23/09
Lincove citrus Posted by Ethan-Bakersfield, CA9/9 on 1/22/09
Cold Damage worst ever Posted by ron on 1/22/09
The Fruit Hunters - a book review Posted by Axel on 1/22/09
Anyone hear about these tropical ornamentals? Posted by Axel on 1/21/09
Get ready, here comes the cold once again Posted by Axel on 1/21/09
Need advive on preparing Bananas for spring Posted by Ryan (zone 9B near Scaramento) on 1/21/09
LaVerne Group Order Posted by tammysf on 1/21/09
Is this what a subtropical winter is like? Posted by David Johnson, Waterford CA, zone 14 on 1/21/09
Opinions on Little Cado + Guava question Posted by Brian on 1/20/09
For Axel Posted by Merbert on 1/20/09
10 straight days wth temps over 80F Posted by Tom on 1/20/09
Oca Tubers Anyone? Posted by Ron Miller on 1/20/09
California Mango report 2009 Posted by tammysf on 1/19/09
Something of interest Posted by Marilyn on 1/19/09
Anyone have Autumn Glo Apricot for Scions? Posted by Brendan on 1/19/09
Any news on the annonacin nerve poison? Posted by Axel on 1/19/09
Rare Fruits You Grow Posted by abyssquick on 1/19/09
when is the rigth time to plant tejocote seed? Posted by VIRGINIA HILDERBRAND on 1/18/09
Ok...Where are the comparisons now? Posted by Jeff on 1/18/09
Durio Gravolens - Red Durian, Sabah, Tabelak Posted by abyssquick on 1/18/09
Marang / Artocarpus - Cold Hardiness experience? Posted by Abyssquick on 1/18/09
Shaping up to be the driest January? Posted by Parsec on 1/18/09
What to do with surplus cherimoyas?? Posted by Richard Primbs on 1/18/09
cottony scale Posted by Jonathan in San Francisco on 1/18/09