Can you really grow palms in the Pacific Northwest? 🌧️🌴

We sat down with Banana Joe Clemente, a true legend with nearly 40 years of experience growing palms in one of the most unlikely climates—and he’s doing things most people wouldn’t believe.

From building a thriving palm scene in the Vancouver area to dealing with real-world challenges (including people literally stealing palms out of the ground), this episode is packed with stories, knowledge, and passion.

Joe walks us through:
• 🌴 Frost-tolerant palms that actually work
• 🌧️ Growing in the Pacific Northwest climate
• 🌱 The evolution of the palm community in the region
• 🏡 A tour of his personal jungle and deck setup
• 😳 The reality of palm theft and rare plant demand

This conversation could have easily gone for hours—and the good news is Joe will be a regular guest on the show.

If you’ve ever wondered how far you can push palms… this episode will change how you think.

👉 Make sure you check out Banana Joe’s YouTube channels:

https://www.youtube.com/@junglejoecvideogates9705
https://www.youtube.com/@BananaJSSI
https://www.youtube.com/@GulfIslandRock

🏝 Amazing place to stay (Booking.com):
Magnolia Petal on Salt Spring Island

🎨 Wendy’s beautiful art:
https://www.instagram.com/Magnoliapetalssi

👉 Be sure to check out our shops:
Sabal King of Texas on Etsy
https://sabalkingoftexas.etsy.com

Teddy’s Nursery on eBay
https://ebay.us/m/DLYoQL

👉 If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe and follow along as we continue talking palms, plants, and the realities of growing at scale.

Let’s keep growing 🌴🚀