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The 19th Annual Fall Searle Brothers Plant Extravaganza! -●●●- October 6th, 7th, 8th – 13th, 14th, 15th 2017 -●●- S. Florida


Palmarum

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Searle Brothers Nursery, Inc. &

The Rainforest Collection ®

presents...


The 19th Annual Fall

Plant Extravaganza!

 

October 6th, 7th, 8th – 13th 14th 15th

2017


Well it happened. After dodging storm after storm for the past twelve years, South Florida got hit once again. Hurricane Irma has left her indelible mark throughout the state from one end to the other, while gently nudging certain areas and obliterating others. The horizon has been altered in many ways, from plant and tree to roof and wall. The plant world in S. Florida has been marred but will recover as it always has before. Broward County has taken its hits from all over, and from what I have seen it could have been much worse, the same is true for the nursery. The recovery and cleanup processes are underway. The landscaping took some hits here and there and some of the shade cloth had to be replaced, but it is getting done. Many of the plants didn't even fall over, but some did have to be picked back up. There was a lot of early warning before Irma made landfall so extra prep work was done to reduce loss. I think Matthew from last year helped in both practice and experience. Setup for the upcoming Extravaganza has been merged with the cleanup, in an almost simultaneous process. The sales area might not look the same and plant groups might be in different locations. Due to the extra time needed to do both nursery recovery and 'Ganza setup, there will be no plant list available. There will be no palm or croton list posted online, but there may be one printed out for the morning of the sale, but no promises.

The Searle Brothers Plant Extravaganzas have become exciting plant sales and a great way for IPS Members, Palmtalk Forum Members and fellow tropical palm & plant enthusiasts to come together and meet in the South Florida area. The events have always been a great way to spend a weekend in the company of those who share your passion for gardening and collecting tropical ornamental plants. To describe the events as just mere plant sales would be an understatement; as they have become much more in the form of social events for our friends and family. Forum members, friends and fellow plant collectors have all come from far and wide to attend and we are continuously surprised in the distances they will cover to share in the event. In regards to the following details, I have tried to include as much information about the upcoming Fall 'Ganza as I could. If you see something that you know should be included and it is missing, please post the idea(s) here or contact me, Jeff Searle or the nursery with the methods listed below and let us know...

 

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South Florida Location:
Searle Brothers Nursery, Inc.
6640 SW 172nd Avenue
Southwest Ranches, Florida 33331
Western Broward County
*see Map below...


Fall 2017 Schedule:
Friday, October 6th - 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday, October 7th - 8:00AM - 5:00PM 
Sunday, October 8th - 9:00AM - 4:00PM

also the following weekend...
Friday, October 13th - 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday, October 14th - 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday, October 15th - 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Barbecue Lunch:
Our Famous Weekend Free BBQ Lunch
First Weekend: (Saturday 11:00AM - 2:00PM) & (Sunday, 11:00AM - 2:00PM) (or until supplies last)

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Contact List:
Nursery Office #: (954) 434-7681
Nursery Fax #: (954) 680-2750
Nursery Website: http://www.rainforestcollection.com/

Jeff Searle: phone #: (954) 658-4317 Email: palms@rainforestcollection.com
Private Message - Jeff Searle: Jeff Searle PM
Ryan (Palmarum) Email: palmthetree@yahoo.com or PM me a message through the Forum

 

Directions:
The map below is a general street map of western Broward County, Florida showing the location of the nursery (Palm tree symbol). Using Sheridan Street would be the best option to get to the nursery if you are heading west through the area. If you are taking the Florida Turnpike, use the Griffin Road exit from the north, or the Pines Blvd. exit from the south. If you need any additional directions, please contact the nursery, Jeff or I (Ryan). When you get close to the nursery, look for large power lines as they run east and west above the nursery. Parking is along the shoulder of 172nd Avenue in front of, and down the street from, the nursery entrance. If you intend to arrive early before sunrise (and many usually do) be wary of hard-to-see speed bumps along 172nd Avenue and there is a possibility of a speed trap as well. The has been considerable construction along I-75 so the exit near Sheridan Street has been changed slightly.

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Plant Availability, Photo Requests:
For plant availability(*) including a copy of the ever-growing list of palms, cycads and other information regarding which plants and species will be for sale, please contact the nursery, Jeff Searle or I (Ryan). The plant selection process has already begun and will continue right up to the last day before the first morning of the Extravaganza, (sometimes even on the mornings of the event if the need applies.) The sale lists for palms, cycads and crotons will be made available as soon as they are completed. Special selections might be pulled for sale as requests, but only if the plants are available. There will be certain species, varieties and cultivars that will only be available in limited quantities. These rarer plants will likely sell out quickly in the morning hours, so be sure to arrange your wish list accordingly. Plant groups may have been moved around the sales area, relocated, or added in with others. In order to speed your way to your favorite plants please ask a nearby volunteer as to their location.

Like with previous events, I will be able to provide preview photos of the actual plants for sale. They will be posted in this topic for those who are interested. Send me a message or an email with the names of the plants you would like to see. Sale booklets or sale lists will be made available at the Extravaganza. They will include the list of palms, cycads and crotons for sale. Brochure holders along the main shade house sidewalk will have the booklets/sale lists on display. As soon as I have a basic draft list of species and varieties for sale, I will be able to email or PM it to anyone who would want a copy. Each plant will be priced with either a lavender tag or will have the price written on the pot.

(*) - As stated above, there will be no online or email version of the palm and croton lists. Posted or messaged requests for certain plant availability will be handled in the order they are received.

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Featured Plant Groups:
The plant selection at the Extravaganza is constantly growing and changing. The largest and most diverse group is by far the Palms, of which there will be over 300 species available in various different sizes. The selection will include genera from around the world. A large amount of Crotons will also be on display as their demand has increased production to new levels...

Palms:

Aroids: - Bromeliads:

Butterfly Plants: - Cycads: - Crotons:

Cordylines: - Ferns: - Heliconias and Gingers: - Orchids:

Tropical Flowering Trees, Shrubs, & Vines:

Landscape Ornamentals: - Tropical Fruit Trees:

Rare and Hard-to-find Exotics:

and more:
There is always a chance a new & exotic species of tropical plant will make its way into the sales area.

The Sale Flyer:
The nursery will soon mail out sale flyers to everyone on our mailing list. If you are on the mailing list and do not receive one, please let Jeff or myself know. In addition, if you would like to be placed on the mailing list for future Extravaganza flyers, please send a message to Jeff or myself with your address.

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Plant Carts:
We do provide a limited number of carts for customers to use, but it is recommended that you bring your own plant shopping conveyance. The carts do go quickly in the morning of each day, soon after the gates open and customers make their way to the sales area. During the day when they are returned from the holding area or from the parking lot, they are placed back on the concrete pad across from the register area.

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Accommodations:
A comfortable Hampton Inn is located within a short driving distance of the nursery. It has been used by our customers, volunteers and family members in the past who travel a long way to reach the 'Ganza and who require a comfortable place to stay. The Hampton Inn Pembroke Pines/Ft. Lauderdale West is located at the intersection of I-75 and Sheridan Street. (see map above...) If you like to inquire about the hotel, follow the link below:

Hampton Inn Pembroke Pines - Fort Lauderdale West
Link: http://www.hamptoninnpembrokepines.com/

 

Previous Extravaganza:
The Spring 'Ganza from earlier in the year was one of our best Spring events ever, including an exceptional turnout on the second weekend. It was great to have seen so many familiar faces throughout all six days. It was a sale to remember. I would post a link to the sale topic posted throughout much of March and April of this year, but due to the collapse of Photobucket, the photos in the topic no longer function.

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Information and Invitation:
If you need any more details regarding plants, directions, or anything that I have not included above, feel free to contact the nursery, Jeff Searle or myself by the methods mentioned above. Feel free to post any messages, questions, etc. in this topic. Jeff Searle, I and all the family members and volunteers look forward to meeting everyone including new and familiar Palmtalk Forum members and IPS members at the upcoming Extravaganza. Be sure to find one of us and introduce yourself. You will be sure to find other Forum members at the event as well, possibly walking right past you down an aisle or grabbing for the same plant. The entire Searle family and the masses of volunteers will be waiting to help you find that perfect plant.

We hope to see you there!

 

 

Ryan

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Palms, palms of all shapes and sizes...

There is one more week of setup until the sale begins next weekend. Saturday, today, was a hot one, but at least it didn't rain. The sidewalk along the main shadehouse is just about done with its palm allotment, with a few more placements possible here and there over the next week. The tables are getting full, to the point where we will have to add another one. The full sun palms and the landscape plants are still being processed. The shaded sections are being prepped for material. I was going to take photos, but decided to wait until more plants were in position, plus I still have next week. Keep sending in the info requests via pm's or emails, or post them here, I will get through them as I get to them.

Ryan

South Florida

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1 hour ago, rick said:

Will you be posting the palm list before the sale?

Due to time constraints with the hurricane cleanup, repair, etc. (which are still ongoing) there was not enough time to make the main check list. The posted and emailed lists, and eventually the sales booklet are derived from this main list. If I can figure out some sort of work-around to get a species list ready for the sale, it would only be available as a last-minute printed list or booklet, and that is a maybe at this point. It has to be some-what accurate to make it worth doing at all. I am wondering if I can make my own location list in time. I can't print it out or post it, but it would help locate plants for those looking for something specific. I shall post what I figure out.

Ryan

South Florida

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On 10/2/2017, 9:21:45, rick said:

A surprise scavenger hunt for rare palms. Sounds like fun!

That's one way to look at it.

I did manage to make my location checklist so I could locate something specific along the sidewalk or tables. The sales area is getting ready with sections filled or almost filled. I would have posted more photos by now, but it has been windy and rainy everyday. At least the weather looks somewhat better for the weekend.

Ryan

South Florida

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Will probably miss Friday owing to a nice beach and yard work day.  Saturday looks feasible, not that the yard needs anything new.  As it gets shadier, there's ever more habitat for Chamaedoreas.    I think a certain botanical garden has space for a cycad or two.

Fla. climate center: 100-119 days>85 F
USDA 1990 hardiness zone 9B
Current USDA hardiness zone 10a
4 km inland from Indian River; 27º N (equivalent to Brisbane)

Central Orlando's urban heat island may be warmer than us

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I would like to thank all that attended. It was a crazy few weeks after the storm and heavy rains ever day during the week leading up to the sale. All things considered, we had a great selection of palms, gingers, crotons, bromeliads, flowering trees and shrubs to offer so I hope every one found something for the garden. The Searle family and staff really appreciate the business and continued support.

Jeff

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Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

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The first weekend is down and it was busy and brisk as it seemed to fly by. The weather was great for the weekend, even a bit hot, but at least it didn't rain like it did during the four days leading up to Friday. Many of the plants sold during the first three days but there are plenty left. I am not sure as to what was restocked, it could be more of the same or maybe an extra species here and there.

These photos were taken during the morning on Thursday before the first Friday. The rain poured every day prior to Friday, with Thursday being a total washout. The photos give an idea of the palms for sale near the intersection. Many were sold, but a good amount remain.

- Thursday, 8:10AM - So wet, just 10 minutes after getting to the nursery. The last two photos were taken with the flash. We ended up leaving before noon, as the entire day was like this. It made for a huge delay for getting everything ready for the sale, so we had to do more setup during Friday.

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- The sidewalk was as packed as it could be, with the hurricane just four weeks before. There are holes among the material along the sidewalk but many of the species have at least one representative remaining.

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- There were seven tables packed full with gallons and other small palms and plants long the sidewalk and out in the full sun section, beginning Friday morning. I am not sure what species are remaining, but some tables have only a row or two left, like the photo on the right.

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If you are planning on attending the sale on the second weekend and are looking for something specific, I will be able to point you in the right direction. If you post a message here or send me a PM, with details I should be able to tell you what plants might still be available.

Ryan

South Florida

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