Axel, I generally agree that nowadays no one goes to the expense of patenting and releasing a variety unless they're quite certain that they can consistantly obtain high quality in a wide range of climates, but that doesn't mean that they don't vary greatly in quality season to season. Goldrush was released as a commercial variety and it might just still make it (even if it's too late for royalties). The season before last my Braeberns were exquisite while this year they were completely worthless- really annoying because I had a great crop. The person here complaining about the quality of Goldrush this year doesn't seem to realize that we barely had a summer in NY last season, and in Z5 there just wasn't enough heat to properly ripen Goldrush. Of course I know I'm not telling you anything you don't already know.

I am jealous, green with envy. That is beautiful.

Well, this question would be right up my alley as that about all I grow. But manly aroids. So probably Alocasia and Colocasia forms would be my favorite as well as Xanthosomas. Oh and philodendrons and Anthuriums Cyrtospermas lasias urospathas monsteras syngoniums. Oh and then the hardy ones petasites ligularia rhubarb gunnera. As you can see I need help. Their are just so many and so little time.

Hi X, Nice to see you on this side of the forums... Sorry to hear of the damage to your trees. Did you plunge the containers in the ground? I also sink the containers as well and have some of mine on the deck and around the pool area. ( i do double pot in the heat of the summer..) Interesting to hear about Pu'u Kahea and Hurricane being that hardy to survive those extreme temps. ( meaning the tips are viable) I remember how long the cold temps hit after Sandy made her appearance. Lots of loss.. I am sure that you and others have lost much more, but i like that you are focused on something that brings you such joy. Great attitude "X" I have seen you post on other forums and i appreciate what you have to offer others.. Thank you for the information and i will say that i am impressed by the beauty of your pictures. Good luck with the new growing season and if there is anything i can do for you, please let me know. I also love the other DR's and Pachy's too! Thanks for your information.. Take care, Laura