2023 Exotic Garden Canada Zone 5B Update Part 1

[@eleanorkerr5709]

Wow!!! I have been so lucky to have this amazing front exotic garden and the back garden around the corner from my home. It has indeed been a perfect summer showing for these two gardens. Thanks to master gardener Dragan for sharing his talents with the neighborhood. 🌺

[@GreenDragan]

Thank you so much Eleanor, much appreciated!

[@texastropics]

Fantastic update. You garden is really looking great this year, that added rain seemed to help. Looking forward to part 2.

[@GreenDragan]

Thank you very much! Sad about relocating. You had quite the plant collection in the north west. Happy gardening in a warmer climate.

[@vincenzecalzone8666]

You are truly a master gardener. Inspirational stuff as always Dragan. Cheers

[@GreenDragan]

Thank you kindly! There is always more to learn.

[@briangifford109]

Wow. Just Wow. I really enjoy watching all of your Videos. They give me so much inspiration and ideas on how to expand and create my own Tropical oasis. And the biggest issue I have always had was how to compliment some of my Plants. And this video helps so much with that. Thank you again!

[@GreenDragan]

Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words. Cheers.

[@derekscheshirepalmgardenuk]

I'm very envious of your extensive collection. Looking forward to seeing part 2.

[@GreenDragan]

Thank you! It is a life time of collecting and experimenting. Win some lose some. Cheers.

[@thetropicalgardenproject]

Fantastic garden can’t wait for this years back garden tour 😊

[@GreenDragan]

Thank you very much! Happy gardening.

[@tntropics]

Looking awesome.

[@GreenDragan]

Thank you very much!

[@Sandor68]

Always enjoy seeing your amazing garden! I'll have to come for a visit again this coming spring. Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

[@GreenDragan]

Much appreciated Sandor! All the best to you and your family. Heads up, big changes coming next year. Happy gardening.

[@GrowTropicalMK]

Absolutely stunning! Beautiful shots also 😍 loving that cycad!. They were really expensive in Uk, but have come down in price.

[@GreenDragan]

Thank you very much! Many plant species have become difficult to source, especially larger specimens. Fewer nurseries and less and less selection. Happy gardening.

[@РайскийУголок]

Как всегда великолепно! 🙃

[@GreenDragan]

Thank you very much!

[@larryjohnson7707]

Amazing Garden!

[@GreenDragan]

Thank you so much!

[@swordjumper]

Glorious!

[@GreenDragan]

Thank you, much appreciated!

[@dikanpatel9687]

Your garden is amazing. Amount of work you have put in is commendable. Love your methodical approach I see in your effort. Hope to get there one day. I am novice Zone pusher from east coast of US 6a/6b.

[@GreenDragan]

Thank you so much!

[@pawelelektryk2985]

Amazing!Merry Christmas and happy new year.Can't wait to see videos next year.

[@GreenDragan]

Thank you so much! Merry Christmas and happy new year to you.

[@MyTrips]

Another great video! Bravo Dragan!

[@GreenDragan]

Thank you very much! Always trying to improve the garden and the video quality. Cheers.

[@VirginiaLinden]

Amazing

[@GreenDragan]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gevorgh5556]

Fantastic👏🏽

[@GreenDragan]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@frankszabo9410]

Great garden I have started mine last year but you have given me some some great ideas I am in Welland Ontario and call my garden Gilligans island 😊I would love to try some different palms and will bd adding a garden next summer look forward to part 2

[@GreenDragan]

Thank you very much! It is great to experiment and discover what will grow in your region. Cheers.

[@tikitropicals65]

Hi. I’ve been growing a Tropical Style garden in the U.K. for about 13 years. Honestly I love your garden and your dedication to it. So inspiring to what can be done in such a cold climate with a lot of dedication. Really looking forward to seeing the back garden again. Cheers

[@GreenDragan]

So nice of you! It is a lot of work especially at my age. Good luck with your garden. I do follow your channel when I get a chance. Happy gardening.

[@reginemaeareola9822]

Your garden is beautiful must be feel amazing walking around having your coffee in the morning .Would like to pay you a visit this summer if you accept visits thanks

[@GreenDragan]

Thank you very much. I do sometimes offer garden tours for exotic garden enthusiasts My personal e-mail is in the description should you wish contact info. Cheers.

[@newyorktropicalgarden9364]

Amazing as always! Love the new plants. I agree about the pindos. Can’t wait for part 2

[@GreenDragan]

Thank you very much! More new plants to come. Will show at a later date and experiments outdoors. Happy gardening..

[@autowiewiorka771]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@GreenDragan]

Dziękuję bardzo! Thank you very much!

[@offgridwanabe]

Still amazing

[@GreenDragan]

Thank you for visiting!

[@detlefrach8737]

👍❤💯❤👍

[@GreenDragan]

Thanks!

[@michazpuszczy1034]

Honestly, you shall not go anywhere to meet the tropical environment! You are the inspiration also for me in Poland. I like your garden much! One question. How do you care of plumeria? Do you winterize it just like palms?

[@GreenDragan]

Dziękuję bardzo! Thank you very very much! The plumerias are in containers and come inside for the winter. You can overwinter any plant outside but the expense is too great. If you have deep pockets and are young enough, please go ahead and try.

[@Maritime-Tropical]

Another great video. Do you usually grow your annuals from seed? I've had a hard time find good sources of tropical plants here in NB. Can you suggest any good sites here in Canada?

[@GreenDragan]

Thank you very much Todd! I only grow the plants if they really interest me. I am sure you have favourites as well. Each year I scour the nurseries in Ontario for special plants. The majority are selling similar items including big box stores, that interest the average budget minded consumer. When I discover some new species in my travels or online videos, I buy seeds online or gift shops at botanic gardens. Also get to know local exotic gardeners, local gardening clubs etc. They offer tours and you may pick up ideas, exchange cuttings or seedlings. I hope this helps.

[@irenewanklin8889]

Is it ok to keep a couple brugmansia plants indoors in winter

[@GreenDragan]

Absolutely. If you have the room, place in a bright window and grow as a house plant or store in a cool frost free place till spring.

[@samuelfassbind9842]

Have you ever zone pushed a roystonea regia? Would it be possible in zone 8?

[@GreenDragan]

It's a beautiful palm. You could cover a small specimen for a few years, but heir mature size makes them impossible to protect. They are a zone 10-11 palm so not practical.

[@LordFN]

Is it possible to zone push a coconut palm?

[@GreenDragan]

That would be cool! If we are talking zone 9 and higher. Short term yes, if you have deep pockets. It would be extremely expensive and impractical to build a green house to protect it during cold weather. To protect a coconut palm for nine months of the year and heat it keeping high humidity. They grow really tall really fast. I lost 6 outdoors one summer because night time temperature dropped close to 10-12 C or 50-54F too many days in a row and daytime not much above 20C or 68-70F.