Some misc. pics in the area where i live (Okanagan Valley)

Post by **Jay-Admin** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 5:16 pm

I ventured out to Osoyoos area today and took some pics. Hope everyone enjoys them.

Desert Center in Osoyoos, BC.

Here's some pics i took around town.

Regards,
Jay

Okanagan desert-palms · Post by **Okanagan desert-palms** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 5:47 pm

Osoyoos and Oliver are my favorite places to see in the Okanagan

. Great pics there Jay. What are those trunking Yuccas planted next to that building?
John

Alchris · Post by **Alchris** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 9:15 pm

The desert hasn't changed much since I was there 15 years ago. The Osoyoos area is still one of my favorite places in Canada.

Allen

Post by **Jay-Admin** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 12:46 am

I love going to Osoyoos. I have pretty much talked my wife into moving there in the near future.

John, I'm not sure what kind of yuccas those are? They looked pretty beat up. That is the only pic we took where we didn't get out of our car. There is a fruit stand with a nice size nursery just before you enter Osoyoos on the hwy that had huge 9-10 foot cordys, Trachys, Chamaerops, Agaves and Basjoos. Didn't have time to check all the prices but saw the agaves (Variegated Agave 'Marginata') were a little pricey at $50 for a 2 gallon size.

Regards,
Jay

DesertZone · Post by **DesertZone** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:39 pm

Very Cool

Looks very much like South Eastern Idaho. Interesting South Western landscaping there

I think the desert landscaping looks so much better in the desert then just the old grass yard.

DesertZone · Post by **DesertZone** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:55 pm

I hope you don't mind Jay if I post a pic of a desert place not far from where I live.

This a pic of balanced rock from this year.

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DesertZone · Post by **DesertZone** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:00 pm

Jay what is the annual rain-fall there?

Alchris · Post by **Alchris** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 7:04 am

There are some chollas in the picturres. Is there a nursery in the Kelowna area that sells them?

I am considering a trip down there next spring if I can get sabals or needle palms.

Allen

Post by **Jay-Admin** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 5:57 pm

Sorry guys, my modem died on me so i had no internet connection for the last 20 hours.

It almost felt like being in hell.

But it's all working now. That's a cool pic Aaron. The annual precip is about 9-10 inches. Allen, i haven't seen any chollas for sale around Kelowna. If i see some i'll let you know. I have a small one i planted this summer. I could give you a cutting off it next summer.

Regards,
Jay

Alchris · Post by **Alchris** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 8:29 am

Thanks Jay. I appreciate the offer of a cutting. I'm still hoping to get something out of the Devonian gardens here in Edmonton.

I will hassle you in the spring about the cutting if I am still cholla-less.

Allen

DesertZone · Post by **DesertZone** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 9:27 am

Jay was the south west landscaping just around one property or was it around a larger area? It looks like it was spread out?

Post by **Jay-Admin** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 9:38 am

Allen, Sounds good just remind me in the Spring.

Aaron, That area is a public park and is a fair size. The next two or so houses beside it have the same south west landscaping. I wish i had a park like that beside my place.

Regards,
Jay

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Some misc. pics in the area where i live (Okanagan Valley)

Some misc. pics in the area where i live (Okanagan Valley)

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