Palm Trees

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
21/06/2008 11:48

Hi All,



Can anyone please advise where we can buy a couple of decent Palm Trees for the garden. We are based in Esentepe so somewhere local would be useful. We are also interested in a couple of bourgainvillea and a couple of Jasmine plants. Finally a lemon tree.



I would like to buy on a purchase, deliver and plant basis.



What would we expect to pay for Palm Trees say 1.5mtr. high.



Thankyou,



wyn

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 2641

Message Posted:
21/06/2008 12:03

Hi Wyn,

I got my pink bourgainvillea from Girne market which opens every Wednesday near the bus station. There is also a good garden centre on the main road just after Algadi Beach on the way to Esentepe. It is on the right hand side and sells plants as well as loads of nice pots. You can't miss it because it is on the road side and displays all its pots along the verge. The owner is always willing to haggle particularly if you buy more than one item. I also recommend a bottle Bush plant as they look absolutely fantastic in spring. I'm quite a keen gardener hence email name so if you want any help or advice please don't hesitate to contact me. Out there shortly so I'll get you some prices/recommendations.

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
21/06/2008 13:20

Hi Wynyardman,



How is the weather in the northeast today? For all your plants and putting them in, you cannot do better than Gabriels in Esentepe Village. He speaks perfect english and turns up when he says he will. At this time of year he will be busy, so it is best to go see him after 5.30pm. He lives in the house opposite the garden centre. Good luck.



The butlers wife

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
21/06/2008 13:53

Wyn dont confess to know much about trees, but is this the only way you can get a date.



regards jock

Hot Hornet


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 343

Message Posted:
21/06/2008 16:39

Please refer to cyprusishome post on water - don't buy any plants at all!!!!!

rcroton


Joined: 05/06/2008
Posts: 192

Message Posted:
21/06/2008 17:12

bourgainvillea and palm trees grow even if you dont water them hardy things, thats about all that does grow in the Middle East,



Funnily enough there are no water shortages over here and it is very cheap.

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
21/06/2008 20:10

Hi Wyn

In case you don't know where Gabriel's place is in Esentepe go to the far end of the Village main road, past Kim Supermarket, just after the bend (there is a white house with blue shutters on the right hand side of the road) you will see the garden centre its on the right hand side. Mustafa's truck is normally parked outside the house opposite. As the summer goes on I'd say leave it until later in the evening before trying to see him.

Karen

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
21/06/2008 20:26

Wyn

Here is Gabriel's phone number and web address.

http://www.gabrielgarden.com o5338659824

Ken

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
22/06/2008 01:32

Hi All.



Thanks for your help, and most useful advise.



wyn



Jock.........Only way to get a date.?............I couldn't give a fig!

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
22/06/2008 08:46

Orangekissie,



Thank you for Gabriels details. I will certainly follow up your lead.



Bradus, As always more than helpful. Thanks for offerring to get more detail. I would be most



grateful.



wyn

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
22/06/2008 10:40

Hot Hornet,



I cannot believe your posting. Plant nothing?

I had specifically chosen plants which survive in semi desert conditions, without the need for artificial irrigation............For heavens sake!



Your proposed retirement village promises to be a pretty bleak existense if you follow your own advice.



wyn

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
22/06/2008 10:54

the butler wife,



Thanks for your most helpful advice!



You are not Mrs Burrell, by any chance?

Do you know what...the butler saw?



wyn

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
22/06/2008 18:21

I also though bourgainvillea would grow without water as I have seen it

flourishing in Gulf countries which is about as hot as it gets. However, I was

advised by one garden centre there that if you plant in pots they are unlikely to

live without watering, so mine died as I don't have a garden & won't bother again. Maybe I'm just unlucky.

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
22/06/2008 21:59

Hi wyn,



No I am not Mrs Burrell thank god, with a creep like that for a husband.



The Butler has seen it all and I have seen nearly all but I haven't seen you.



The butlers wife

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
22/06/2008 22:13

The butlers wife,



I may not be a pretty sight!, however drinks.......... at The Ship 24/9 ( or shortly thereafter) All welcome.



The lady wyn (she who shall be obeyed, will be in attendance, plus a couple of drunken

Scotsmen, a woman with a bag on her head, with a charming escort. Mr Pessimism and

wife, (if they dont get lost,) numerous other layabouts (hopefully too numerous to mention)

All board members welcome



Regards,



wyn

rcroton


Joined: 05/06/2008
Posts: 192

Message Posted:
23/06/2008 10:03

Hot Hornet,



Thata a bit of a harsh statement, dont plant anything at all!!! As said before get plants that are suitable to the location, not all plants ie bourgainvillea and many others dont need water for months and can stand the heat.



Plants and trees are also required for the planets well being (Dont need to go into science now!)



Just plant sensibly