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More of the garden of Richard Douglas (PalmguyWC)

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Dick, Wow! You have a spectacular garden. Those Jubaeas are mind blowing!

Thanks for the photos Rick.

Formerly Jeff in Costa Rica
 

Hi Dick,

As always your garden is a true inspiration. I have not been around much lately due to other things going on in my life but wanted to say WOW.

My hybrids are all sold now, I am leaving the UK, cant bear to live in this country any more after 10 years of systematic destruction of everything decent, my next posts will be from south Brazil.

all the best

Nigel.

Resident in Bristol UK.

Webshop for hardy palms and hybrid seeds www.hardy-palms.co.uk

Hi, Nigel:

You have our very best wishes for Brazil. We imagine if you're going to be in Brazil that you will continue contributing generously to the world of palms. Please let us hear from you occasionally.

Best Wishes

merrill

merrill, North Central Florida

Dick

Lovely garden, great pictures Rick, it brings back fond memories of a visit a few years back. Time and love always compounds itself as a beautiful garden.

Nigel ,

Good luck in Brasil, where are you moving too.... Will you accept a visit in 2010 post biennial?

Best wishes

Ed Brown

Hi Nigel,

So you have finally made the big move? We all wish you luck and hope to get some of your great posts in the near future. I've missed seeing you on the board.

Regards,

Dick

Richard Douglas

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    Dick,

    That is an amazing garden.

    Rick,

    Thanks for the great photos.

    Ray

    No one cares about your current yard temperature 🙃

    Rick - pix

    Nigel - Brazil

    Dick - digs

    bravo, all

    I get by with a little help from my fronds

    Wow!!!

    Martin Farris, San Angelo, TX

    San Angelo Cold Hardy Palms and Cycads

    Jul - 92F/69F, Jan - 55F/31F

    Lows:

    02-03: 18F;

    03-04: 19F;

    04-05: 17F;

    05-06: 11F;

    06-07: 13F;

    07-08: 14F 147.5 Freezing Degree-Hours http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?sh...ee+hours\;

    08-09: 23F;

    09-10: 12F 467.6 Freezing Degree Hours, Average Temperature During Freeze 24.2F;

    10-11: 13F 1,059.5 Freezing Degree Hours with Strong Winds/Rain/Snow/Sleet, Average Temperature During Freeze 19.4F;

    Record low -4F in 1989 (High of 36F that p.m.) 1,125.2 freezing degree hours, Average Temperature During Freeze 13.6F;

    Record Freeze 1983: 2,300.3 Freezing Degree Hours with a low of 5F, Average Temperature During Freeze 13.7F.
    • 2 weeks later...

    I want to thank Dick for his hospitality last weekend....and the ability to see in person...one of the most amazing gardens....a true oasis in a busy urban space.

    The serenity & majesty of these giant palms can only be experienced in person....sitting by the pool ...the hustle of the world seems to vanish.

    Thanks Dick

    The Palm Mahal

    Hollywood Fla

    Wow, that bamboo is great! Is that Moso?

    The spacing of the culms really helps show them off--do you cut down some culms to achieve that, or is it natural?

    zone 7a (Avg. max low temp 0 to 5 F, -18 to -15 C), hot humid summers

    Avgs___Jan__Feb__Mar__Apr__May__Jun__Jul__Aug__Sep__Oct__Nov__Dec

    High___44___49___58___69___78___85___89___87___81___70___59___48

    Low____24___26___33___42___52___61___66___65___58___45___36___28

    Precip_3.1__2.7__3.6__3.0__4.0__3.6__3.6__3.6__3.8__3.3__3.2__3.1

    Snow___8.1__6.2__3.4__0.4__0____0____0____0____0____0.1__0.8__2.2

    Hi Mark,

    The bamboo is Phyllostachys bambusoides and I do thin it out almost yearly. If the clums come up where I don't want them, I just kick them off when they are about 6" high and they snap off eaisly.

    Dick

    Richard Douglas

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    • 6 years later...

    :winkie:

    Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

    Sadly, if that is the stuff that was in front of the house, I think this bamboo was ripped out last year during the remodel.

    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

    Sadly, if that is the stuff that was in front of the house, I think this bamboo was ripped out last year during the remodel.

    If that Bamboo got removed, that certainly was labor intensive. If they left any rhizomes it will reemerge like a Phoenix (the mythical bird).

    Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

    Sadly, if that is the stuff that was in front of the house, I think this bamboo was ripped out last year during the remodel.

    If that Bamboo got removed, that certainly was labor intensive. If they left any rhizomes it will reemerge like a Phoenix (the mythical bird).

    There was big equipment onsite when I was there, and still a whole lot of stumps left, too, but no signs of life at all. I have no idea how there were going to deal with those. Maybe excavate specific holes for a few new plantings, cover the whole mess over with deep mulch, and let it rot over 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

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