Sacred Ground 1-1 : Autumnal tranquility in the garden

[Silas_Sancona]

Some highlights from Monday's trip back  to Boyce Thompson and beyond..  While checking out the re opened Greenhouse was a goal, looking over the Arboretum after an epic monsoon season and the Telegraph Fire, back in June was also top priority. 

While i'm sure weekdays are slower than weekends, was surprised that traffic at the Arboretum was as light as it was on Monday..  In a way, was nice to enjoy more of nature and less crowds while wandering around. Considered waiting to visit until various things in the park are hitting peak fall color, but that usually doesn't occur until late November / December.. Most other stuff will be out of flower / dormant by then.

As usual, from here at least, starting out w/ a check on the palm collection.. then moving onto other areas..  If already familiar w/ how many of my bigger posts are laid out, you know where to head to check out everything else, if you choose..  Enjoy


Sabal uresana..















Nannorrhops ritchiana..  and ..what  might be the Arboretum's larger specimen ( still no label on this one * apologize its a bit out of focus )






 Questionably labeled Sabal  ..labeled as Sabal parviflora, w/ seeds.





Arboretum's Jubaea  ( or is it a cross )


Brahea edulis ..trucking along..


Rock walled " room " in the main Cactus garden, filled w/ Brahea armata.








..a few Fall scenes from the main area of the Arboretum's palm collection..








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