This wasn't windy enough to be scary... not in Palm Beach anyway. I wonder how this thread's originator, Caroles Jungle, made out, over on the west coast. I am sure that she got the brunt of this storm, and I have been thinking about her. Over here, I am glad that I pulled leaves. 2 days of, even the winds we had (maybe 40 mph), are very rough on plants. Just ask my bananas and hibiscus! We did not board up for this one. Normally I use plywood over every opening. I am now looking at a kevlar screen material that can stand 270 mph impacts. The great thing about this material, is that it can be installed from just under the roof line, down to the ground, a few feet from the house. I would do this around my Florida room, which is all windows, and the front entrance to the house. I would actually be able to move all my potted plants against the house, behind the screen. No more dragging everything to the garage, where things inevitably get damaged, because they are packed so tight. And because it is a screen, it lets light in. For now, let's keep in mind that alot of folks are still in the path of this storm. Strengthening is possible as it gets out into the Atlantic. Hope all stay safe. Bob

Thanks everyone for your input but having lived in Melbourne for 45 years believe me I know all about the weather. Sorry Lorraine if we were coming via that way I would pop in with one or two or three for you and all different colours. Pepino I dont want to bring fruit or vegetables across the border. I have posted down so many kilo's of plants the past year free to our GW Members so whats the difference with road travel by Aust Post and road travel by us. I have tried to find out before about it but your DPI web site does not help much. Having traveled the NSW/VIC border many times in my youth and sitting by the border eating a tin of ham so they would not bin it ( they said ) and seeing them dispose of a small amount of fruit that was then, this is now last time I went through there was no one on the border at all just a bin with a sign on it saying more or less dump your fruit before you go across the border But no sign saying please dispose of Frangipani cuttings. MM.

Hi, I've put a photo of it in the Gallery. How did you want to get them? several options...you could come here (and you could see what else I have!!) or I could post them or do you ever come into the Valley on a Saturday for the markets? 'cos I actually work in the Valley and I start work this Saturday at 3pm. I could meet you somewhere and just hand them over. As for Broms, I love the different varieties of Queens Tears you can get. Haven't a clue what the real name is, I'm afraid. PS another one that I'm about to cut back is Singapore White. It's the one that doesn't lose its leaves (or not as much!) and is a dead white with small yellow centre.

Hi, just wondering if anyone has any frangipani cuttings they could spare? My mum has the white/yellow centred one, and would dearly love other colours. I'd be happy to pay postage; offer cuttings from my garden (mainly perennials and roses in cottage style garden), or whatever is needed. Thanks