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   Where to next trip

   April 6, 2007 by fiji jim

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   I would love to travel Madagascar for two reasons. PALMS of course and Vanilla. We did some growing, processing etc and Madagascar stands apart as the controller of world production and market prices. Vanilla is like gold there. Seychells also. Also I feel some draw to visit Cuba (ok on my passport) before it changes. Of course this would take in some other central american countries and palms. Where do u dream of traveling ?

   

   Last reply by paulgila, April 10, 2007
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   Some pictures of Oahu, HI

   April 9, 2007 by MattyB

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   I've got tons of pictures for you guys from my trip to Hawaii. I've got to break it down into several threads. We'll start with a few shots around Oahu (don't worry Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden will be it's own thread). We stayed with Jennifer's Aunt in Hawaii Kai which is about 20 minutes south east of Honolulu. Lot's of houses are on waterways there with their back yards opening out to docks so they can launch their canoes or boats right there. Upon our arrival Jen's Aunt suggested that we take a hike up a ridge on the southern most point of the island just a few minutes away from her house. Here, there's a light house and we saw humpback whales in the water. …

   

   Last reply by mike453, April 9, 2007
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   Road Trip

   March 30, 2007 by iwan

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   Finally catching up a little bit after a 10 day 1302 mile (2038km) road trip. I didn't take a lot of pictures (except for the trip to Quail BG, which will be in a separate thread). This trip as it was very whirlwind, packing way more than was practical into each day. It was not uncommon to get back to the hotel around 11PM. Day 1: Leave home, drive to Costa Mesa for the sale at Tropical Vibe. Left a couple hours later with seven palms. Then, off to a non-plant side trip to Oceanside, followed by a quick trip PogoBob's place to admire his Syagrus Abre Ojos specimen (and collect some seeds, thanks Bob)! Got down to San Diego after dark. Day 2: Balboa park. Of…

   

   Last reply by paulgila, April 7, 2007
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   Quail botanical gardens

   April 5, 2007 by deezpalms

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   Okay folks, I took a journey through Quail Gardens today and here are some pics for you! First up, Arenga elgleri

   

   Last reply by deezpalms, April 6, 2007
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   Countdown to Madagascar

   April 5, 2007 by Gtlevine

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   After planning for over a year, I am finally leaving to Madagascar next Saturday for a full month. I am going to meet up with Bruno and travel as much of the country as possible. I hope to have lots of pictures, stories, etc... when I return May 12th. I can't imagine actually going to my number one destination after all these years dreaming of going there. Gary

   

   Last reply by fiji jim, April 6, 2007
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   Lake Park

   April 1, 2007 by ruskinPalms

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   Hi all, I went to my wife's company picnic today and had to find something to entertain myself so I took some pictures. Not a large variety of palms, really just one species, but at least there are some of the trunking variety of this palm - yeh, I forgot its scientific name, but they are common and native. Blue on the east coast I believe. Anyway, enjoy!

   

   Last reply by SubTropicRay, April 4, 2007
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   Rio's Mangue Canal in 1919

   April 3, 2007 by JakeK

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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.

   

   Last reply by amazondk, April 3, 2007
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   The Road To Serra Bonita

   March 29, 2007 by amazondk

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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…

   

   Last reply by amazondk, April 2, 2007
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    A group visit to the Palmetum of Santa Cruz

    March 10, 2007 by Carlo Morici

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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

    

    Last reply by wendisplantation, April 2, 2007
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    Some tropical scenes from a non tropical place

    February 24, 2007 by kylecawazafla

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    Last reply by wendisplantation, April 2, 2007
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    Land Search

    April 1, 2007 by RainForestt Robert

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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…

    

    Last reply by RainForestt Robert, April 1, 2007
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    Palm Beach Palm & Cycad Society

    March 23, 2007 by Caribbean Palms

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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.

    

    Last reply by waykoolplantz, March 31, 2007
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    LA Arboretum, Take 3

    March 29, 2007 by Kim

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    Hoo boy I hope this works. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums....e68.pbr

    

    Last reply by MattyB, March 30, 2007
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    San Diego Trip

    March 29, 2007 by jrod

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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.

    

    Last reply by paulgila, March 30, 2007
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    PSSC March 24th

    March 25, 2007 by Scott

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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!"

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, March 27, 2007
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    A spring jaunt through 1 2

    March 20, 2007 by MattyB

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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.

    

    Last reply by Zac in NC, March 25, 2007
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    Brahea nitida

    December 5, 2006 by Zac in NC

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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

    

    Last reply by PalmGuyWC, March 25, 2007
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    lets visit "rancho soledad"

    March 15, 2007 by paulgila

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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.

    

    Last reply by paulgila, March 23, 2007
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    Tired of Cocos?

    March 19, 2007 by Dypsisdean

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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

    

    Last reply by RadPalms, March 23, 2007
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    Palms, Hotels or other Places

    March 16, 2007 by amazondk

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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.

    

    Last reply by Bilbo, March 20, 2007
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    A few Palm Springs Scenes

    March 19, 2007 by Scott

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    Took these this weekend....

    

    Last reply by SubTropicRay, March 20, 2007
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    Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

    March 16, 2007 by Kathryn

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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

    

    Last reply by Paintball Guy, March 20, 2007
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    Rainforest Meets The Beach

    March 14, 2007 by RainForestt Robert

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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!)

    

    Last reply by RainForestt Robert, March 18, 2007
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    botanical building,balboa park

    March 13, 2007 by paulgila

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    this was actually 2 weeks ago.you can see its still a bit chilly. large arenga engleri infructescence. c.macrocarpa.

    

    Last reply by paulgila, March 16, 2007
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    El Segundo, California

    March 15, 2007 by SubTropicRay

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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

    

    Last reply by paulgila, March 16, 2007