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Visit to Ralph Velezs'

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Yesterday The Palm Society of SoCal met at the famous and very established garden of Ralph Velez. Here are a few pictures.

Ralph's place kinda sticks out.

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I think this is the way to the front door.

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Or maybe this is...

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Vince Bury

Zone 10a San Juan Capistrano, CA - 1.25 miles from coast.

http://www.burrycurry.com/index.html

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Excellent shots Vince! Thanx... I hope you don't mind me adding a few shots (mine distinguished by the inferior quality to Vinces work).. but Its nice to keep it all together I am beginning to think rather than multiple threads.. I dunno.

Danny- I saw at least a few from Hawaii, and (Frito) Luke made it out from Florida! over 60 to be sure

I walked in from the North.. heres the view from there

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Several palms I try to spot from the past when I visit. One is this Syagrus glasescens its oooolllldddddd

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Didn't notice till leaving it has a FLOWER SPATHE! (only one doing that in cultivation?? :huh:

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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Dr. George Mentor

Dr. George

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Thanks, Vince - Nice pics - was our first time to Ralph's also - really enjoyed the visit.

gmp

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Random shot..

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Another I make a point to monitor.. Ralph's Chambeyronia lepidota

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You can even see the cause for its name..

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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DoomsDave Grand Master

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George!

Good to know you came, sorry I didn't see you

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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DoomsDave Grand Master

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BS was there

Hard to pry him loose

THIS WAS AN EPIC GARDEN

Larry's rocked the house, etc

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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Great to see the garden all pruned up! Very proper.

Dude...your avatar...I just watched the first episode of that show 2 days ago for the first time. Now I'm watching all of them. WHat a trip :lol:

Vince Bury

Zone 10a San Juan Capistrano, CA - 1.25 miles from coast.

http://www.burrycurry.com/index.html

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Dr. George Mentor

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Random shot..

Another I make a point to monitor.. Ralph's Chambeyronia lepidota

You can even see the cause for its name..

Sorry to interrupt your posting, Bill. Enjoying all of the pics.

Appreciate the time you took yesterday to point out some of the hidden gems.

gmp

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Tassie_Troy1971 Grand Master

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Excellent Photos Vince - best ive seen of Ralphs !

Brings back memories of the lovely afternoon Danylle and i had there in 2010 .

Old Beach ,Hobart
Tasmania ,Australia. 42 " south
Cool Maritime climate

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Random shot..

Another I make a point to monitor.. Ralph's Chambeyronia lepidota

You can even see the cause for its name..

Sorry to interrupt your posting, Bill. Enjoying all of the pics.

Appreciate the time you took yesterday to point out some of the hidden gems.

gmp

Always happen to spread what I know... :blink:

But thanks for reminding me, Heres a pic of Ralphs nice Martiua flexuosa in his Greenhouse. Complete with red spear..

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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Walter John Grand Master

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Legendary, anybody got some people pics to show ?

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

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chris78 Rising Star

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Great garden :drool: Never been there!!! looks like Hawaii :rolleyes:

Phoenix Area, Arizona USA

Low Desert...... Zone 9b

Jan ave 66 high and 40 low

July ave 105 high and 80 low

About 4 to 8 frost a year...ave yearly min temp about 27F

About 8 inches of rain a year.

Low Desert

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Cool Mtn climate at 7,000'

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Great photographs Vince of an EPIC Garden. Nice to meet you at the Luau.

Randy

Randy

 

Beaumont, Ca. In the wind tunnel between Riverside and Palm Springs.

USDA 9B , Sunset Zone 18, Elevation 2438'

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paulgila Grand Master

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Legendary, anybody got some people pics to show ?

i do,wal. will post em ASAP.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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Gonzer Grand Master

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Great shots Vince, thanks.

Now Bill, with a little weeding, pruning and water...can you see it?

 

 

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Great pics Vince, what an amazing garden. That ficus is incredible. Thanks for sharing

Don_L    Rancho CUCAMONGA (yes it does exist) 40 min due east of Los Angeles

             USDA Zone 10a

July Averages: Hi 95F, Low 62F

Jan Averages: Hi 68F, Low 45F

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Do you think Ralph would notice if someone just kinda sorta moved into the forest and strung up a hammock?

So green with jealousy the Hulk is jealous of me...

"Ph'nglui mglw'napalma Funkthulhu R'Lincolnea wgah'palm fhtagn"
"In his house at Lincoln, dread Funkthulhu plants palm trees."

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Mandrew968 Grand Master

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Need a neck brace! Didn't know you could fit so much in a space! Nice meeting palmtalk members!

Frito--you no longer in Tallahassee?

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

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Yeah, it was quite a surprise to meet Luke in Southern Cali!

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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Daryl Grand Master

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What a nice palm garden! I'd hate to see his water bill though...rock.gif

Daryl

Gold Coast, Queensland Latitude 28S. Mild, Humid Subtropical climate. Rainfall - not consistent enough!

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stygiana Rising Star

stygiana

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Wow man, that's a one of a palm nut's garden!

Thanks for sharing. I'll have a nice day with lots of nice palms in my head now...

Congratulation to Ralph Velez for this amazing garden enthusiasm.

Sebastian, garden on La Palma island, 370 m (1200 feet) above sea level / USDA Zone 11/12 ; Heat zone IV / V

Record High: 42°C (107F) / Record Low: 9°C (48°F). Rain: 600 mm (24 inches) per year with dry/wet seasons. Warm Season: July-November / Cool Season: December-June
Warmest month (August/September) average minimum temperature : 21°C (70°F) / Warmest month (August/September) average maximum temperature : 28°C (82°F)
Coldest month (February/March) average minimum temperature : 14,5°C (58°F) / Coldest month (February/March) average maximum temperature : 21°C (70°F)

Temperature of the sea : minimum of 20°C (68°F) in march, maximum of 25°C (77°F) in September/October.


 

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Can't believe that's California! Looking at what's growing there I'd expect it to be Hawaii or Miami. Fantastic!

Oceanic Climate

Annual Rainfall:1000mm

Temp Range:2c-30c

Aotearoa

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Walter John

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Was anyone there ? Too shy for photos ? Have we all gone introverted like me ?

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

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palmcurry

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Was anyone there ? Too shy for photos ? Have we all gone introverted like me ?

Wal, I'm putting up a thread soon with lots of palm folk in it later today.

Vince Bury

Zone 10a San Juan Capistrano, CA - 1.25 miles from coast.

http://www.burrycurry.com/index.html

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