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   Brisbane Gardens

   September 9, 2007 by Zayin

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   Hey there, is there any parks/arboretums around the Brisbane Au area that are must see's as far as unusual palms? Heading there next month and would like to make some plans. Thanks a bunch.

   

   Last reply by Daryl, September 9, 2007
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   Visit to Chile

   January 2, 2008 by moonowl

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   Hi All, (Hola a todos ): I'll be in Chile on business in January and February. Mostly in Santiago and La Serena. I was wondering if there were any local contacts or nursery's in the area? It would fantastic to break away and visit some gardens or parks. There was a park featured in an IPS back issue. I can't seem to find it but I think it was La Campana Ocoa??? I think it's within 100 miles of Santiago. Can anyone recommend other points of interest? Thanks, -Matt Rippa

   

   Last reply by bgl, January 2, 2008
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   Travel Logs in PALMAS Y PALMERAS EN ESPAÑOL (Spanish Forum)

   November 18, 2008 by Carlo Morici

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   Travel Logs are Travel Logs and pictures speak all languages. Please visit "PALMAS Y PALMERAS EN ESPAÑOL (Spanish Forum)" . Some recently posted "travel logs" in Spanish: Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo - Isla de Gran Canaria Migacebo visited the palm collection of the large - 25 ha (62 acres) ! - botanical garden in Gran Canaria. Lots of species are pictured and the "forest" of Pritchardia munroi. Parque de EL MAJUELO - en Almuñecar, Granada Tono Dátil visited this is a 20 years old park in "Costa Tropical" of So.Spain. One of the best displays of tropical palms in the Mediterranean, in a blessed climate with mature Dictyosperma, Latani…

   

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   San Diego Zoo Hippo fight - Monkey Umpire steps in

   June 24, 2014 by Walter John

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   Hello folks, if I didn't see it for myself I would not have believed it. There we were PRA/Ratpack teams united at the zoo, disguised as tourists, (whilst still carrying out our secret palm observation mission) when two dwarf hippos began a full on fight, yes sir, let's go to the videofiles. How much can a Koala bear ? Strange orange bird So, let's go to the hippo fight.. The big guy gets the advantage, children screamed for their mommas, I saw their mommas, I gave a little yell too, meanwhile the fight continued and I was barracking for the underdog, or underhippo. Then the monkey umpire saw a foul, I saw a monkey, so the ump comes…

   

   Last reply by QUINNPALMS, June 24, 2014
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   Kalatuwawa Jungle Hotel Sri Lanka

   November 20, 2012 by doranakandawatta

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   Spending few days in Serenity Hotel ( it's the real name!) in Kalatuwawa allowed me to enjoy the mountainous jungle around; Caryotas and Arecas, wild ginger... and countryside in the valley: tea and paddy fields, rambutan orchards. Village school Only 4 rooms! I think no guide book indicate the place!

   

   Last reply by KONADANTOM, November 21, 2012
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   Scottsdale Palm ID

   October 14, 2018 by Burl

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   Is this a Pygmy Daye Palm? Larger one is ~4’ tall. Seeds are about 1-2mm.

   

   Last reply by gilles06, October 14, 2018
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   PALMS IN GUYANA

   April 2, 2021 by Prinpalms

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   OKAY, THESE PHOTOS ARE FROM A RECENT (GOT BACK YESTERDAY NIGHT!) TRIP TO GUYANA. I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO GO TO THIS LARGE (SAME SIZE AS Great Britain) ENGLISH-SPEAKING South American NATION, THE FORMER British Guiana. THE PHOTOS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. A BIFID SMALL-MIDSIZED BACTRIS (?SP?, A SOCRATEA, A GRACEFUL GEONOMA, A SMALL MAURITIA FLEXUOSA (ABUNDANT NATIONWIDE IN WET SETTINGS), A FOREST ASTROCARYUM, EUTERPE EDULIS THE ASSAI (THINK HEALTHY DRINKS & HEARTS OF PALM) ALSO ABUNDANT, ATTALEAS, AND MORE. THE HELICONIA IS FOR COLOR. THE ROAD LEADS TO THE DRIER RUPUNUNI SAVANNA. MORE TO COME. I HOPE THESE PIX ARE ENJOYED! IMG_2698.mov

   

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   SECOND VISIT TO TASMANIA

   March 26, 2017 by Phoenix Bob

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   Recently returned from a week's stay in Tasmania where we were guests of Tassie Troy and his wife, Danylle. Both Troy and his wife went far beyond the boundaries of being excellent hosts. Each took time off from work in order to show us some of the fantastic sights Tasmania has to offer visitors from other corners of the world such as my wife and me. We have alway contended that New Zealand is our favorite spot on the planet, but Tasmania is closing in on that number one position. The pristine condition of Australia's southern-most state is superb, and I would suspect that its remote location (250 miles south of mainland Australia) has much to do with its near-perfect…

   

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    Palmy sites

    February 15, 2007 by steve 9atx

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    All We'll be down in Kissimmee for Astros spring training from March 13-17. Any palmy must-see's besides Leu before/after games in the area? Steve

    

    Last reply by Trópico, February 15, 2007
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    Bali pics from May 2010

    August 2, 2010 by NorCalWill

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    Pohonkelapa's Bali pics inspired me to post some from my trip in May. I can't identify many of the palms I saw, I'm not a palm expert, but I saw some amazing gardens. Pictures were taken in and near the Komaneka Hotel in Ubud, and Bali Hyatt in Sanur Beach.

    

    Last reply by paulgila, August 2, 2010
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    does going to a conservatory count?

    June 9, 2022 by DTS

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    Once in Mirissa

    November 22, 2013 by doranakandawatta

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    Do you mind if I post old pictures ? These are photos taken in 2003 in Mirissa, south coast of Sri Lanka, where I was used to spend holidays, before the tsunami I experienced there. Things have changed since that time... Croton in the village: yearly erosion with the monsoon season: Can you read what is written?( detail in an old temple) Temple dagobas old house in the village

    

    Last reply by paulgila, November 22, 2013

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    National Orchid Garden... with orchids

    July 11, 2013 by doranakandawatta

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    It was my first visit in Singapore, december 2011, I was crazy about the palm valley but I enjoyed the orchid garden too.

    

    Last reply by Jason in Orlando, July 11, 2013

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    South Beach Botanical Garden

    December 20, 2017 by Chatta

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    Designed by Raymond Jungles, its a decent public park in South Beach a few blocks from the hotel I was staying at. I had been to the memorial next door but did not realise that the gardens were right there. I really enjoy thie influences of Brule Marx in his work, his curves, textures, and geometries all serenade togethere in really nice symphony. Though not many great plants here, I just like the overall design of the park.

    

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    Countryside and old houses in Ceylon

    January 5, 2014 by doranakandawatta

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    Making a journey by three-wheeler allow you to enjoy all smells and fragrances and stop everywhere. Here a journey Matugama-Bentota-Galle by the small roads

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, January 5, 2014

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    Where have they gone?

    January 17, 2008 by alex_7b

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    Years ago, Jana and Gary Meiser were building their garden and posting photos. They purchased a lot of stuff small. These palms should now be huge. Is there still a site with pictures out there? http://members.tripod.com/~jbmeiser/

    

    Last reply by alex_7b, January 17, 2008
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    climbing steps

    January 5, 2014 by doranakandawatta

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    Today, climbing Sigiriya rock has been a challenge.... it was raining and slippery. Gladly we can use old iron staircases the british must have built 150 years ago! Thinking that the king had his palace up there in the 12th century is amazing.

    

    Last reply by Grasswing, January 5, 2014

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    Eastern North Carolina Windmill Palms

    January 17, 2008 by Derekjp

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    Here are some photos of a recent landscaping project at an apartment site that I manage in Eastern North Carolina. We planted around 40-50 small windmill palms and sabel minors around this site. I've tried to do my part to make North Carolina more topical looking, but it's just to cold here! We've added larger Pindo palms at other sites also. I used to have a lot of pictures, but I seemed to have misplaced them so I took these when I traveled 4 hours there this week. I know these palms are boring, but it's the best I was allowed to do in northeastern NC. Since I've been renting I've not been able to grow any palms, but at least I have been able to plant them indirec…

    

    Last reply by alex_7b, January 17, 2008
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    European Palm Society Rome meeting

    June 1, 2012 by Charles Wychgel

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    The European Palm Society organized a meeting in the eternal city : Rome Lots of (hectic) fun and finally the opportunity to eat some REAL pizza Rome traffic was also exhilarating, don't know if that is an understatement or overstatement a link to the GOTE forum http://www.growingontheedge.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6983 And the EPS forum http://www.palmsociety.org.uk/forum/topic.asp?boardid=1&show=31&page=1&topicid=5613&topicpage=1 And some pix view fro Belvedere hotel Calliandra tweedii Cycas revoluta Rome BG Red Palm Weevil strikes Nannorrophs Phoenix sylvestris Rome BG Rome BG view Trunking Sabal minor Wollemi pine We had …

    

    Last reply by Rafael, August 24, 2012
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    Southern Ca. palm viewing

    May 23, 2009 by ghar41

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    I live in Northern Ca. and we drive to So Ca. every so often to view palms. In July we will be taking a coastal route through Santa Barbara and Ventura on the 25th then the greater Los Angeles area on Sunday, the 26th. We have been to so many wonderful places over the years...all the must see botanical collections at the Huntington, LA Arboretum, Lotus Land, Quail Gardens...even some of the lesser known collections, Cal State Fullerton comes to mind. Many gracious collectors have opened their collections for our viewing....during So Ca. palm society visits, Ralph Velez place as well as Louis Hoopers. Weve been to many spectacular nurseries...Jungle Music comes t…

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, May 24, 2009
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    Greetings from Orlando

    December 21, 2007 by DoomsDave

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    Howdyall: I'm at Jason in Orlando's place in --- Orlando! Well, dang! (I are too dang 'fophisticated, aren't I 'Maw?) Jason's letting me use his 'puter to get my PalmTalk fix of the day . . . . I'm going to be heading for the south soon, gonna try to get a hold of Eric and meet him at Leu, and buy me some memory cards for my camera of death. Jason's got a great place, a pond in the back, and some great palms. Even a baby 'gator, you could see his eyes glowing in the lights as we sit on the banks at night. PLus a way-cool orchid collection, and a climate with enough rain in the right place . . . . . Thanks to all for your encouragement! dave

    

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    Naples Botanical Garden, Florida

    October 22, 2022 by GoatLockerGuns

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    A few pictures (mostly of palms) from my trip to the Naples Botanical Garden in Naples, Florida during Christmas 2021:

    

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    palms in Ceylon

    November 3, 2012 by doranakandawatta

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    Some pictures of palms from Srilankan gardens, and roadside.

    

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    Typically dutch colonial

    September 13, 2016 by doranakandawatta

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    In the kandyan countryside, Athuliya villas, a nice and quite place where to stay . a dutch style house built around 1820.

    

    Last reply by PalmTreeDude, September 13, 2016

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    Roystonea in Galle country side

    December 22, 2015 by doranakandawatta

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    paddy fields, school ands Roystonea oleracea avenue

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, December 25, 2015

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