Josh-O Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 I thought it would be fun to start a thread on my up and coming garden in Vista California. I wasn't planning on doing a thread but I got pressured into by a few PSSC members.. you know who you are...lol My wife and I bought and investment property almost 3 years ago in Vista California. My wife doesn't understand the palm disease like most of my friends so I needed a place to plant a garden where I can grow bigger stuff. I've been officially working in the garden for about 6 months. It's been a very slow project but its finally starting to pay off. I recently started planting palms on the south facing slope in a good micro climate. I've wanted to do this for some time now and I have finally made it a reality. The garden is located on 3 acres and was covered in very old stressed out Avocado trees that were neglected by the former property owner. It took several months-1 year to cut and remove all the trees and stumps. A total labor of love for sure. Now that I have all those avo's cut down the garden is a blank canvas ready to be created. The soil is dreamy.....Its has a 2 foot clay silt cap followed by pure DG and is easy to dig with a sharp shovel. My end goal is to just create a tropical oasis that will bring me joy and have a cool place to enjoy a Mai Tai. Blank canvas I recently trenched and now have all the hard pie for the irrigation laid in place (that took much longer than planned) with the help of a very good palm buddy. (BEFORE) Digging a pretty big hole for a palm I'm going to have craned in (AFTER) Jubaeopsis Caffra has successfully been craned in place MANY MORE PICTURES TO COME.... I plan on updating this thread every so often with some pictures of recently planted palms, rare trees, ETC Please enjoy and thanks for looking 2 9 Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation) Sunset zone 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmoose Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Looks like fun! Zone 13 450' jungle river up to 700' open sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pando Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Whoa, 3 acres! Good luck Josh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Really full garden Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Very exciting project.I look forward to seeing its progress! El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh-O Posted September 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Thanks Ando I'll need it... I'm only gonna focus on a section about 1/2 of an acre for now Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation) Sunset zone 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh-O Posted September 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Very exciting project.I look forward to seeing its progress! Me too I'll keep pictures coming Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation) Sunset zone 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomsDave Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 SCREAM 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Looking forward to see what comes next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh-O Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Ill post a couple more pic's tomorrow. That Jubaeopsis is officially the first palm to planted in the garden 3 Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation) Sunset zone 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yunder Wækraus Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Looks like a lot of work, all of it worth it :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Los Altos Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 What a great start, Josh. A Jubaeopsis to die for and very expensive I can imagine. Just curious. Were any of the avocado trees worth saving? They make great understory canopy and are so tropical in appearance. Keep us posted on progress! 4 Jim in Los Altos, CA SF Bay Area 37.34N- 122.13W- 190' above sea level zone 10a/9b sunset zone 16 300+ palms, 90+ species in the ground Las Palmas Design Facebook Page Las Palmas Design & Associates Elegant Homes and Gardens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben in Norcal Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Nice Josh! Are there any structures on the property? Any long-term plans for the property besides shedloads of palms? Ben RogersOn the border of Concord & Clayton in the East Bay hills - Elev 387 ft 37.95 °N, 121.94 °W My back yard weather station: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/hdfForecast?query=37.954%2C-121.945&sp=KCACONCO37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgl Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Josh, What a super exciting project! And the Jubaeopsis caffra - way to go with your first palm! I believe that Mai Tai may happen very soon! Have fun (and I know you will)! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtlevine Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Love seeing new gardens created. Rock Ridge RanchSouth Escondido5 miles ENE Rancho Bernardo33.06N 117W, Elevation 971 Feet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennybenjamin Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Cool Josh...... Starting off with baby palms I see, why don't you put a few bigger ones in Good luck with it and have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Man about Palms Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 I hope the other palm you plant near the Jubeaopsis can hold up the other end of a hammock... 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- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh-O Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 What a great start, Josh. A Jubaeopsis to die for and very expensive I can imagine. Just curious. Were any of the avocado trees worth saving? They make great understory canopy and are so tropical in appearance. Keep us posted on progress! I did manage to save 5 big avocado trees that produce good fruit. I love the way they look and wanted to maintain some kind of trees in the garden. The avo's are on the right side of picture # 2 yeah that Jube set me back a few pennies..lol Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation) Sunset zone 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh-O Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Nice Josh! Are there any structures on the property? Any long-term plans for the property besides shedloads of palms? there are two homes on the property that are enclosed in their own fences separate from the garden. Its a perfect scenario for the garden Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation) Sunset zone 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh-O Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 I hope the other palm you plant near the Jubeaopsis can hold up the other end of a hammock... That picture will be posted very soon I already have the holes dug for the next batch of trees to be planted Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation) Sunset zone 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh-O Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Josh, What a super exciting project! And the Jubaeopsis caffra - way to go with your first palm! I believe that Mai Tai may happen very soon! Have fun (and I know you will)! Bo-Göran Thanks Bo, It does put a big smile on my face planting cool palms. I'm having a blast Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation) Sunset zone 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh-O Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks Ben I have some BIG dypsis that were planted. pictures will come shortly Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation) Sunset zone 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverGrown Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Congrats on being able to build your dream space! Post lots of pics! LA | NY | OC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh-O Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks Peter, I will post more pictures in the next couple days Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation) Sunset zone 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dypsisdean Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Only one thing more exciting than starting a brand new garden. And that's watching it grow and mature. Looks like there is plenty of excitement in your future. Kona, on The Big Island Hawaii - Land of Volcanoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realarch Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 With that kind of space you're doing the right thing.........thinking big! Good luck on the ambitious enterprise. Tim Tim Hilo, Hawaii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh-O Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks Dean. My Carlsbad garden is completely planted out. So having a really big garden is just what the doctor ordered. I'm stocked! Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation) Sunset zone 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilo Jason Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Very cool thread and I look forward to watching it all progress. Sounds like a real nice property you got in Vista if it's 3 acres and has 2 houses on it that you can rent out! I keep hoping that my next door neighbors in Fallbrook will one day want to sell their house so I can buy it, merge the yard into mine and rent out their home. Maybe one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkbish Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Have fun with the new space. I started 2 years ago with 3 acres and it's lots of room. Do you have a well? Northern San Diego County, Inland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Chance Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Nice Josh! That's going to be a nice big garden. That Jubaeopsis looks great! I just got moved into a new place but not much to show off yet and not that much space. I'm jealous haha. Keep it up and looking forward to updates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monòver Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Congratulations!! I hope you will post more pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomsDave Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 You're stoked, not stocked . . . . I'm stoked too! (The garden gets stocked.) 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxtail Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Congratulations Josh, it's going to be a paradise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 What a great beginning for a palm garden, wow! That Jubaeopsis caffra really caught my attention. Sweet! Congratulations on your new plantings and may they increase exponentially. Kim Cyr Between the beach and the bays, Point Loma, San Diego, California USA and on a 300 year-old lava flow, Pahoa, Hawaii, 1/4 mile from the 2018 flow All characters in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachocarl Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Mai Tai's and some good Vista beer! You certainly have the room out there and already some very nice specimen palms! It will be fun to watch it grow and develop! Carl Vista, CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yunder Wækraus Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 I'm also curious to know how you'll be able to irrigate the property Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmatierMeg Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 3 acres! What a palm canvas! A lot of work but ultimately a source of pride and accomplishment. Keep us posted, Josh. Reminds me I should take a some photos of my little .61 acre paradise. 2 Meg Palms of Victory I shall wear Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise) Florida Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal Elevation: 15 feetI'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh-O Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Have fun with the new space. I started 2 years ago with 3 acres and it's lots of room. Do you have a well? no I don't have a well yet. It's defiantly a thought I might pursue. Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation) Sunset zone 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh-O Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Nice Josh! That's going to be a nice big garden. That Jubaeopsis looks great! I just got moved into a new place but not much to show off yet and not that much space. I'm jealous haha. Keep it up and looking forward to updates! Thanks Chris. I just noticed that my jubaeopsis has 3 flowers on it. It set viable seed last year form the first time. cheers..! 1 Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation) Sunset zone 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh-O Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 What a great beginning for a palm garden, wow! That Jubaeopsis caffra really caught my attention. Sweet! Congratulations on your new plantings and may they increase exponentially. thanks Kim Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation) Sunset zone 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh-O Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 I'm also curious to know how you'll be able to irrigate the property the trick is drip, great soil with water retention and mulch...home run!! 1 Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation) Sunset zone 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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