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- Another view of the C. pubescens. I kept moving in circles trying to get the best shot. I had to use a lot of fill flash or the undersides of those giant leaves would be very dark. - After looking over the giant seagrape above, Jeff remembered there was another one out in front, by the...

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- Absorbed it all yet? Good luck as I tried in person and I could not avoid a headache. In addition to the grand collections of Aroids and Crotons, the garden exhibits many types of Bromeliads, Heliconias, Gingers and their allies, Ferns, Cycads, Bamboo, Begonias, Medinillas, smaller understory...

- The picture is not an illusion. Turning 90º to the left while standing in the same spot as in the shot above, I photographed one of many narrow, winding passages that crisscross the garden. Some are even narrower, while often being of ground cloth, others are minor foot trails barely visible...

- Jeff joined up with me at the entrance and we made our way inside. He had been here more than a few times so he was used to it all, but there was always something new at this garden. One of the first groups of plants we encountered were Bromeliads, carefully placed outside to draw in visitors...

Ree Gardens The Tropical Plant Collection, Nursery and Home of Steve & Marie Nock Miami, Florida A First Time Visit to the Garden during their October Plant Sale Friday, Oct. 18th - 2013 For years, and I mean about 20 years plus -- I have heard details about this small, yet...

It will be interesting to see what plants show up for auction. With the nature of the auction and the society any plant could end up on the tables. Ryan

They are L. grandis, but I've noticed a few leaves are starting to divide (or were split by contact) instead of stayed entire. If they continue to divide they could be Licuala cabalionii, which is basically the split-leaf counterpart to L. grandis, and the closest relative to L. grandis as well...

- The cart parking lot a few minutes after opening on Friday morning. The entrance to the shadehouse has often become this familiar choke point at the peak of the rush. We have tried saving space specifically for parking carts, but that idea went away as soon as Jeff began to run out of room for...

Best reaction to a 'Ganza description ever. Update: As of today, Monday the 30th, the Croton list is still the same, at around 95% complete. The Palm & Cycad list has a few new additions, gathered from all over the shade house. The list now has around 306 species and could still grow...

- One more photo, showing the back-right corner of the section, shooting into the sun no less. If anything new enters the section, I will try to post something about it. Ryan

Update: As of today, the Croton list stands as is. There are no new cultivars to add to the list as of today, with about 1 week to the sale. The week leading to the opening morning of Friday is, however, the best time for addition plants to be pulled, so more may be added. If you were to ask...

A draft copy of the palm and cycad list is now ready for those who are interested. It is still rough and 80% completed, but it is the majority of the species that will be offered. Searle Brothers Nursery, Inc. The Rainforest Collection® The 15th Annual Fall ‘Ganza Oct. 4th, 5th, 6th...

I have the first draft of the Croton list for the upcoming Extravaganza. The first draft is about 90% complete, based on what else might be added in the next 2 weeks. I will add additions to the topic as soon as I learn about them. The list has already smashed the old record number of cultivars...

Here is the first draft of the palm list, as of Saturday (2-23-13) afternoon. I will estimate it at 90% of completion, depending on what else will be added next week. I have started sending out copies to those who requested one. Searle Brothers Nursery, Inc. & The Rainforest Collection®...

The plant lists from the upcoming Spring Extravaganza are coming together into their early draft versions. It is so much easier posting them here, so I am starting with the Croton list that I am sure the people here have been waiting for. Post any questions or comments here and I am sure Jeff...

I received the first main draft of the Croton list at the end of today and just finished processing it. It was assumed to be a light list, but actually broke the current record of number of cultivars at a single 'Ganza sale, at 174 (atm). I had to add 25 new names to my main list. That number...

Plant List – First Draft page 2... (reached post character limit with entire list) Palms & Cycads Genus - Species – Sizes Johannesteijsmannia altifrons #3 Johannesteijsmannia lanceolata #1 Johannesteijsmannia perakensis #3 Kentiopsis magnifica #1 Kentiopsis oliviformis 2.5in #3 #10...

Searle Brothers Nursery, Inc & The Rainforest Collection ® 14th Annual Fall Plant Extravaganza! October 5th, 6th 7th – 12th, 13th 14th 2012 I have the first draft of the Palm & Cycad list for the Fall Extravaganza. It is almost complete, as I would say about 85% when it comes to the...

I can't post photos on Palmtalk until Monday, but I remembered that rule doesn't apply here. I have been uploading photos from last Friday in prep for the topic, and I have a few croton related ones: Ryan