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My Name is Joe and I am a Palm...

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joe_OC Grand Master

joe_OC

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Hi, my name is Joe and I have been on this forum far more than I should...

This whole palm addiction thing just sort of snuck up on me...  

I joined back in November 07 and have been reading up on all the old posts and even have posted in a few of the threads.  It dawned on me that I should introduce myself so you would know who I am...

I live in Huntington Beach with my wife and two kids (4 year old daughter and 1.5 year old son).  We have been in the house for about a year now.  

I was innocently looking to add some plants to our yard to make it more tropical.  King and Queen palms were an obvious choice until I found this site...18 tropical palms and 3 months later,  I find myself studying my yard to see what other palms I can get for the various locations.  

I will post pics of the yard and would love to get feedback from the forum as to what palms I should get and where  I should put them...

I hope that after a few years, I will be able to pass on some of the palm knowledge that I have learned here.  

Joe

Huntington Beach, CA

USDA Zone 10a/10b

Sunset Zone 24

_Keith Grand Master

_Keith

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Good to know you.  Welcome to the palm addicts 2-step program.

Step 1 - Get more palms.

Step 2 - Repeat Step-1

In my post I sometimes express "my" opinion. Warning, it may differ from "your" opinion. If so, please do not feel insulted, just state your own if you wish. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or any other damages

bgl Grand Master

bgl

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Hi Joe,

It's great to have you on the Forum! :)  In order to make sure your addiction REALLY takes hold you should join the PSSC (Pallm Society of Southern California) and the IPS, and make sure you attend as many PSSC meetings as possible. Preferably every single one - you'll make lots of new friends and they're all even deeper into this than you are... :D  

Also, visit the various nurseries between LA and San Diego that specialize in palms! They have lots of incredible palms.

Bo-Göran

Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

 

gsn Veteran

gsn

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Unlike AA which helps you control, or manage your Addiction.

The groups Bo is recomending PSSC , IPS, and nurseries,actually FEED your addiction. While both groups  AA and IPS can be helpful to the afflicted individual.They work in entirely different ways, AA promotes abstience,while the IPS and nurseries promote full blown involment, participation,and degeneration into your addiction!  :D

Scott

Titusville, FL

1/2 mile from the Indian River

USDA Zone COLD

el-blanco Experienced

el-blanco

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I encourage you to plant more palms.  Soon you can feed your addiction by giving your neighbors palms that won't fit in your yard and then you are really addicted when you start to commando plant palms throughout all of So Cal.

Bienvenidos!

JEff

Dana Point Tropicals - C-27 License #906810

(949) 542-0999

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Joe!

Welcome to our Addicts' Den full of true degenerates.

I note that you're from HB.  Where abouts, just out of curiosity?

I lived for a time in a place called Boothbay Court, rignt near Adams and Beach a few blocks from used to be Old Town, and which has been replaced by those hideous yuppie condos.

Remember the Golden Bear?

Tell us more, show us more and we'll all drool.

dave

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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Jeff in St Pete Grand Master

Jeff in St Pete

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Thanks for the introduction Joe, and welcome!

Formerly Jeff in Costa Rica
 

Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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Hey Joe,

Come over here a second, it's okay, I won't hurt, over here, now listen carefully, I'll whisper so nobody will hear, you ready ? "there is no cure".

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

palmislandRandy Grand Master

palmislandRandy

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AAAAHHHHHHHHHHH.......another one!  :D

"If you need me, I'll be outside" -Randy Wiesner Palm Beach County, Florida Zone 10Bish

DGP Explorer

DGP

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Believe me, you're not alone. a very similar scenario here. Two years ago i couldn't i.d. a Queen palm. Then we moved into a new house and i wanted to know what variety the two types of palm in the garden were. ( aforementioned Queens plus Livistona australis).

now I have over 30 species and am planning on adding more!

This forum is a great place to lurk, I can't add much yet, in fact I don't even what questions to ask but it's still informative and entertaining.

Dave

Farm Cove

Auckland, NZ

plantapalm Collaborator

plantapalm

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Hello Joe!

That is so funny. Your story i was reading is the mirror image of my story. Only i am the donkey that forgot to introduce himself and doesn't have any kids.  Welcome to the Palm Addiction Joe.

Another Yard in Ft. Pierce, FL
DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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(DGP @ Feb. 14 2008,22:29)

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now I have over 30 species and am planning on adding more!

I would hope so!

Show us the pictures, your garden is as precious and joyous to the rest of us as it is to you!    :)

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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(plantapalm @ Feb. 14 2008,20:39)

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Hello Joe!

That is so funny. Your story i was reading is the mirror image of my story. Only i am the donkey that forgot to introduce himself and doesn't have any kids.  Welcome to the Palm Addiction Joe.

BOTH of you will fit in just fine...... :)

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!

joe_OC Grand Master

joe_OC

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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone...

The first thing I need to learn from members here with wives...How do you hide your palms purchases from her?  :)

Huntington Beach, CA

USDA Zone 10a/10b

Sunset Zone 24

_Keith Grand Master

_Keith

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Oh, now it might be early for us to share those kinds of secrets.  How do I know you are not MY wife in disguise.  She is very smart.   Hummmm.  I don't know about this.

What I will say is that I learned from a very smart person years ago is that "it is better to beg forgiveness, than ask permission"

Cel, if you are reading this, it wasn't me I promise.  It was an imposter, now wait, look what I bought you honey.  Isn't it beautiful

Oh man, am I in trouble.   Joe, look what you have done.

Just kidding.  I have co-opted my wife into my addiction.  She even gives me some hits too, from time to time.

In my post I sometimes express "my" opinion. Warning, it may differ from "your" opinion. If so, please do not feel insulted, just state your own if you wish. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or any other damages

Edrow Contributor

Edrow

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Hey Joe

I'm like you, I also was recently stung by the Palm Bug!  Welcome, from another one of the new guys.

Edrow

Edrow

Zone 9A

Sweeny, TX.

Texas Gulf Coast

26 miles from the Gulf of Mexico

Elevation 16'

Gets hotter than a snake's butt in a wagon rut.

High Humidity

bgl Grand Master

bgl

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Joe,

I thought we already covered that issue in the "money" thread!? ???  :D

Bo-Göran

Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

 

deezpalms Grand Master

deezpalms

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Hey Joe, nice talkin' to ya the other day n' I'm glad to see that you came out of the closet!  :P

Dave Hughson

Carlsbad, Ca

1 mile from ocean

Zone 10b

Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

Matt in SD Veteran

Matt in SD

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Hi Joe,

I got into palms in a similar way to you, at about the same time in my life (with young kids, first house, started a new landscaping project...the rest is history).  Regarding the wife, there have been some good suggestions in other threads.  If she's into fruit trees, get her a Butia (the fruit is really good), if she likes orchids, tell her that once the palms start trunking you can attach orchids to them.  But I think in the end, the threat of other hobbies that you could take up, like motorcycles, drugs, gambling will usually quiet her pretty quickly.

Matt

San Diego

0.6 Acres of a south facing, gently sloped dirt pile, soon to be impenetrable jungle

East of Mount Soledad, in the biggest cold sink in San Diego County.

Zone 10a (I hope), Sunset 24

Palm Hound Community Regular

Palm Hound

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Try paying for your palms in cash. Every time you go to the store or use your ATM card take out $20. Pretty soon your Secret Palm stash will be overflowing.

Palms are life, the rest is details.

Exotic Life Grand Master

Exotic Life

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Welcome!

Palm addict yeah, i live in a colder climate then the most people over here... but what i see over here... i wan't too collect i think i must too move too another country over a couple years :)

Robbin

Southwest

The Germinator Mentor

The Germinator

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Joe, Plant two Palms seeds and call me in the morning...

I am not sure if this will fix your problem but it could'nt hurt.

Welcome aboard

Ed Mijares

Whittier, Ca

Psyco Palm Collector Wheeler Dealer

Zone 10a?

Tim McKernan Enthusiast

Tim McKernan

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(joe_OC @ Feb. 15 2008,00:22)

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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone...

The first thing I need to learn from members here with wives...How do you hide your palms purchases from her?  :)

Hi Joe.

The sooner you come to terms with the fact that palms are more important than your wife the better off you will be. The only way they will both fit comfortably in your life is if you get her hooked too. Then you can use xmas, her birthday and valentines day as a reason to buy more palms. Get your kids hooked early- more birthdays, more palms.

Good luck.

Tim

www.tropicalpalmgardens.com

joe_OC Grand Master

joe_OC

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Thanks for the great advice...

I think once I get all the potted palms into the ground, it will be easier to get more.  Some of the members here have amazing yards, and that always helps when the wife is concerned.  She is very keen on aesthetics...

Huntington Beach, CA

USDA Zone 10a/10b

Sunset Zone 24

mppalms Proficient

mppalms

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Welcome, Joe!

Two words for you:  Dypsis decipiens.  I love this palm!  Perfect for a prominent place in the front yard (one day, since it's sloooww.)

Jason

Menlo Park, CA  (U.S.A.) hillside

Min. temp Jan 2007:  28.1 deg. F (-2.2 deg. C)

Min. temp winter 2008: 34.7 deg. F (1.5 deg. C)

USDA Zone 10A since 2000

oppalm Community Regular

oppalm

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(joe_OC @ Feb. 14 2008,23:22)

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The first thing I need to learn from members here with wives...How do you hide your palms purchases from her?  :)

welcome to the nut house.    

seems to me you have two options ;

1.  get your wife involved in your palm purchases.

B.  learn to spot a good deal on womens handbags or shoes and offer up a trade off.   I am sorry if I have offended anybody with this suggestion, but it works for me.

Kent in Kansas.

Gowing palm trees in the middle of the country - Kansas.

It's hot in the summer (usually) and cold in the winter (always).

MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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Hey Joe

Where you goin' with that palm in your hand?

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

DGP Explorer

DGP

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(joe_OC @ Feb. 15 2008,00:22)

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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone...

The first thing I need to learn from members here with wives...How do you hide your palms purchases from her?  :)

It's pretty hard to hide the new palms you come home with.

Just get used to the bemused looks ???  Destroy the price tags and say they were on sale- a real bargain.

My wife is more concerned I'm spending time on an internet "chat room"  :laugh:

Dave

Farm Cove

Auckland, NZ

joe_OC Grand Master

joe_OC

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It's pretty hard to hide the new palms you come home with.

Just get used to the bemused looks ???  Destroy the price tags and say they were on sale- a real bargain.

My wife is more concerned I'm spending time on an internet "chat room"  :laugh:

Huntington Beach, CA

USDA Zone 10a/10b

Sunset Zone 24

joe_OC Grand Master

joe_OC

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It's pretty hard to hide the new palms you come home with.

Just get used to the bemused looks ???  Destroy the price tags and say they were on sale- a real bargain.

My wife is more concerned I'm spending time on an internet "chat room"  :laugh:

HAHAHA...I got a dose of the whole chat room thing last nite too.

Joe

Huntington Beach, CA

USDA Zone 10a/10b

Sunset Zone 24

Ken Johnson Grand Master

Ken Johnson

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Hey Joe,

I did not even have a yard when I started. In fact I went straight to the business level addiction . I have always been a hard user.

Picture time. We all want to see what we used to look like.

I DIG PALMS

Call me anytime to chat about transplanting palms.

305-345-8918

https://www.facebook...KenJohnsonPalms

joe_OC Grand Master

joe_OC

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I am blessed with a pretty large yard.  I look to you all to help me fill it up.  Pics of existing yard will be up tomorrow.

Huntington Beach, CA

USDA Zone 10a/10b

Sunset Zone 24

joe_OC Grand Master

joe_OC

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Bo - I was going to sign up and join PSSC the day of the banquet and go...But, I chickened out...  It's tough when the kiddies are still young.

Huntington Beach, CA

USDA Zone 10a/10b

Sunset Zone 24

bgl Grand Master

bgl

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Joe,

Well, the PSSC has another meeting coming up in about a month's time. I don't have the details, but I'm sure someone in SoCal can fill us in with the date and location. I know plenty of PSSC members have young children...don't put your life on hold until they're grown...! :P

Bo-Göran

Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

 

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