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Cedar Forest In Kelowna?

admin — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:54:49 +0000

What is a cedar forest doing in Kelowna BC?

Kelowna is a dry arid area and you wouldn't expext to find cedars growing.

You can find cedar trees in specific, moist areas such as Mill creek regional park. and scenic canyon park. And a few other places around Kelowna.

Here's a few pctures of some big cedars in Mill creek park.

Aruba hotels in palm beach photos

admin — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:02:02 +0000

While searching for the best and most affordable hotels in palm beach Aruba I took some beautiful pictures of palm trees. Also some great pictures of hotel palm trees in the Eagle beach area of Aruba. Enjoy these pictures of the palm beach and Eagle beach areas in Aruba Island. :)

Adra Historic KVR Tunnel

admin — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 17:16:32 +0000

Take a trip to the Adra Historic Kettle Valley Railway Tunnel.

Now open after a restoration to make it safe for the public to visit.

The tunnel was constructed largely by hand in 1913-1914 for the Kettle Valley Rail system.

Located above Naramata BC Canada.

The tunnel is 483 meters long and has lights activated when you walk through the tunnel. Also has some cool train sounds for the full experience. There are a couple close parking areas. One is right by the tunnel and the other is about a 10 minute walk. You can also bike there from any of the parking areas along the KVR.

Here's a few pictures of the Adra Tunnel. Enjoy. :)

Peachland to Goat’s Peak Park multi-use trail

admin — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:19:25 +0000

I checked out the Peachland to Goat’s Peak Park multi-use trail today.

I parked at the Goat's Peak area and walked up the road towards Peachland BC.

It's a 7 km trek to the Peachland area. The trail is new and officially opened this June 2025.

I walked for about 2 km and then turned around. One day I will walk the entire 14 km round trip. excellent for biking, especially if you have a ebike because as you can see from the pictures it's all uphill and the way back to the parking lot.

The views of Okanagan Lake are breath taking! Beautiful scenery!

If your thinking about hitting the trail I would highly recommend it. :)

Needle Palm In Kelowna BC Canada 2025

admin — Sat, 10 May 2025 16:00:20 +0000

Well I just planted my needle palm that I grew from seed.

It was time to plant it and see if it survives the Kelowna BC winters!

Rhapidophyllum hystrix. The needle palm, is a palm native to coastal margins
of the subtropical eastern Gulf and south Atlantic states of the United States.

The most cold hardy palm that is rumored to survive temps around -26c (-15F)

We'll see how it goes. Here's some pictures of my needle palm in Kelowna BC Canada. :)

Palms in London

admin — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:53:50 +0000

Here's some palm tree pictures in London UK in 2025.

A few palms outside my hotel in the Paddington area of London

I think these are Sabal Minor palms?

A couple windmill palms at the London Zoo.

A few more windmill palms around London. Post some pictures of the palms you
see around the UK. :)

Palm trees in the Dominican Republic

admin — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:59:01 +0000

Here's some pictures of palm trees around Punta Cana resort in the
Dominican Republic.

Lot's of coconut and date palms! Cycads and many more other exotic plants. :)

Just a few pictures from the Grand Princepe Resort in Punta Cana Dominican Republic.

I hope you enjoyed the pictures. :)

What kind of palm tree?

admin — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 11:19:29 +0000

I know this isn't a cold hardy palm but it was very interesting.

This is in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.

Just wondering if anyone knows what kind of tropical palm tree this is?

Cacti Fall 2024 Update

admin — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 20:21:45 +0000

Well not the best pictures but here's an update. Here's some
of my cactus I have been growing in Kelowna BC Canada for the last couple decades. :)

Yucca Baccata Update 2024

admin — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 16:38:39 +0000

Just a quick update on my yucca baccata. I have two banana yuccas growing in
my yard for almost two decades now.

I'm in Kelowna BC Canada which is a zone 6.

Here's a few pictures of the in 2024.

I will keep on updating them in the future. :)