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Rio's Mangue Canal in 1919
by JakeK- 4 replies
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I thought this was a very cool photograph from way back in 1919. Pretty impressive if I say so. I found this picture on the internet, so Kudos to the original photographer.
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The Road To Serra Bonita
by amazondk- 30 replies
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I flew up to Boa Vista, Roraima on Monday on business. I have been making this trip a lot lately either by car or plane. The hour plane flight takes you across the equator and into another climate and vegetation zone. The area around Boa Vista (2.85 North Lattitude) is savana vegetation called Campos Lavrados. The mountains nearby are in a transition zone from this drier land to the Amazonian forest in all directions. On Tuesday I was at a town 40 kms from Boa Vista where some of our suppliers have operations and took advantage of the late afternoon sun to explore the area. Here on the equator the sun always goes down around 6 PM and the twilight time is short. But…
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A group visit to the Palmetum of Santa Cruz
by Carlo Morici- 1 reply
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A group of local plant-friends visited the Palmetum in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on February 10th 2007. Félix Díaz took many pictures during the visit and uploaded 58 pictures to this album: http://es.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph...._photos It is from his blog "El diario de Baldo Mero" http://diariodebaldo.blogspot.com/search/l...%20Santa%20Cruz Carlo
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Some tropical scenes from a non tropical place
by kylecawazafla- 21 replies
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Land Search
by RainForestt Robert- 8 replies
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The search for land on a small island is extremely frustrating. After taking family, work, commute and money available into consideration I can't afford much land that would be attached to single family dwelling. Our present home (uncompleted) is on just 5500 sq feet. The footprint of the house takes up most of the yard. No room for a bismarckia ! The cost of land is escalating dramatically. Ours appreciated over 100 percent in the last 3 years. And the cost of construction has also doubled. (Did I say the house is not finished?) Townhouses, almost unheard of a few years ago are sprouting up all over. Meanwhile, there is a 3/4 acre empty lot next to me, owne…
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Palm Beach Palm & Cycad Society
by Caribbean Palms- 3 replies
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Palm Beach Palm and Cycad Society is holding its 18th Annual Spring Sale April 14 & 15 at Caloosa Park in Boynton Beach, Florida. Hours are 9am to 4 pm Saturday and Sunday and admission is FREE. We will have over 400 species of palm and cycad for sale, 'Palm Special' fertilizer, Nutricote 360, T shirts and palm and cycad books.
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LA Arboretum, Take 3
by Kim- 10 replies
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Hoo boy I hope this works. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums....e68.pbr
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San Diego Trip
by jrod- 4 replies
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I know this probably isn't anything special to most of the people from the forum but these are some pictures I took from a recent trip to San Diego. I kept looking around for different varieties but the majority of palms were Queens, Chamaerops, Washingtonia, and Phoenix species. I was with a group, so i was unable to go to some of the places I wanted but maybe next time. Most of the pictures were taken at Balboa Park. The majority are of palms but there are others in there also. Check them out.
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PSSC March 24th
by Scott- 21 replies
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As this was my first meeting, I really enjoyed it. Lots of great palms, cycads & bamboo. But also meeting alot of great people was really a pleasure. I can't wait till the next one Quote of the day: "I'm all about horse maneur!"
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A spring jaunt through 1 2
by MattyB- 51 replies
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Well I didn't have to travel anywhere except my own backyard, but here's some spring pics. First off, thanks to Pogobob (Bob deJong) for this nice new bromeliad. It'll turn bright orange in the summer sun! I can't wait.
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Brahea nitida
by Zac in NC- 16 replies
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Here are some pics from a trip I took with Richard Travis(richtrav) and Lee Fleming(Lee in Tucson) to Sonora, Mexico in July of this year. I promised some pics of nitida earlier on another post, so without waiting any longer, here they are. Zac
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lets visit "rancho soledad"
by paulgila- 37 replies
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saturday,march 10,2007.palmgrover(bob) & i decided to go to rancho soledad nursey.mattyb's wife wouldn't let him go. nice large boxed trithrinax. some things got a bit crispy. c.macrocarpa,et al.
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Tired of Cocos?
by Dypsisdean- 19 replies
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Occasionally, I go with a local family to one of the plush resorts on the Kona coast where some of them work, for a Sunday buffet. Unlike the other world class resorts here, the Kona Village is built in the old Hawaiian style, with single hales (bungalows) on the pristine coastline, or surrounding the many lagoons in the area. No phones, no TVs, no pavement, and no noise. However, there are lots of coco palms, and some beautiful old Hawaiian scenes. Here are a few to enjoy. Registration Buffet Hale And the Grounds
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Palms, Hotels or other Places
by amazondk- 37 replies
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It would be interesting to see the landscape designs and ideas for swimming pools in hotels or other places around the world. This what I think is the best one in our area. It is the Tropical Business Hotel at the Ponta Negra in Manaus. Of any urban place that I know this is one of the most beautiful. A lot of Bactris gasipaes are used. This is a great local palm for our climate. Tropical Business Hotel Manaus View from back of hotel toward the Ponta Negra Blvd. Tropical Business Hotel lookng up from the back Bactris gasipaes.
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A few Palm Springs Scenes
by Scott- 4 replies
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Took these this weekend....
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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
by Kathryn- 38 replies
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On the Tuesday after the Searle Brother's Spring Plant Extravaganza, I spent the day at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and took a few pictures. I tried to write down the palms as I was taking pictures, but I may have missed a few and probably misspelled many. Kentiopsis oliviformis Dypsis pembana Dypsis pembana - Up close showing split growth
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Rainforest Meets The Beach
by RainForestt Robert- 12 replies
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Last weekend I took a short trip to Trinidad's most popular beach, Maracas. It is only about 20 minutes from the Capital, Port of Spain, reached along the North Coast Road. It is very scenic. I took a couple of shots along the way. This photo is taken from a lookout where almost everyone stops for a photo op, purchase a souvenir or stock up on supplies or to participate in one of our favorite exercises, bending the elbow (taking a drink!)
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botanical building,balboa park
by paulgila- 6 replies
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this was actually 2 weeks ago.you can see its still a bit chilly. large arenga engleri infructescence. c.macrocarpa.
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El Segundo, California
by SubTropicRay- 3 replies
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I'm close to LAX right now doing some testing for work. With a few hours to kill, is there any palm worthy gardens etc. nearby? Thanks, Ray
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"hey jube"
by paulgila- 20 replies
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many of the locals have heard tales of this group of jubeas near mission bay,but i haven't seen any pics posted lately.
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tales of the strange & unfathomable
by paulgila- 14 replies
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i've always wanted to check out this unfiinished house with some large washies out front.starting a few doors up the street... nice brahea armata.sorry about the trash cans
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montgomery botanical center
by tikitiki- 20 replies
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Just a few pics from the garden and one of jeff explaining to my ranch hand (wife) how to keep me from killing more palms.
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Koko Crater Palms
by Morabeza- 39 replies
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Aloha Palm lovers, Here are some pictures I recently took of palms in the Koko Crater Botanical Garden on east O`ahu, Hawai`i. The conditions are quite hot and dry year-round. These plant receive little if any irrigation or any kind of attention from gardeners and visitors alike! Pseudophoenix sargentii ssp. sargentii Sabal uresana
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Mount Annan Botanic Gdns
by philinsydney- 6 replies
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A small collection of Australian palms Normanbya
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PACSOA annual show/sale
by Walter John- 21 replies
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Today was the first day of the Palm and Cycad society of Austarlia annual show/sale. A great turnout and a great day to get together with palm friends. Variegated Rhaphis species, rather expensive, some sold. Col in palm salesman heaven. I was in competition with a few other photographers
