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Four Seasons/Jungle Jack Excursion

17 years ago

Well it was a GORGEOUS day on Wednesday so a couple of plumie friends from MPG and I want to have a full day of relaxation and Thai plumies... LOL

We started off our trip by having a luncheon at the Four Seasons Aviara for lunch, the views there are spectacular as you get Ocean and Lagoon views and the food is out of this world.

I have to apologize to my guests as I was about an hour late, bad form for a host!! We had fabulous views, great ambiance that relaxed us, great food and plumie blossoms that were brought.

After stuffing ourselves we made our way to the Vista Jungle Jacks location to snatch up some gorgeous blooms and plants.

It was great weather for the visit, not too hot, plus it was a good work out after the big lunch and all the desserts since you have to walk up this huge hill to get to the green house which is all the way on top... laugh.gif I had my handy inhaler just in case...lol I did take a few pics of the steep hill and the plumies.

Unfortunately since Jungle Jack is so popular and there are soo many nurseries and private parties buying, especially the plants with inflos and flowers there were not a lot of plants in bloom or that had inflos that were left:

Since my guests and I are very camera shy I did not take any pics at the luncheon and I had to erase one out of a shot, so sorry... LOL

Front of the Vista locations once you enter the gates:

A different view showing a partial incline and all his gorgeous Palms:

First signs of plumies once you start up the hill on the side, mixed lot of Mini Whites, Cal Sunsets, Divine, Red Hot, etc

Some views of the Greenhouses:

Here are a few pics of plants that were blooming and correct names:

CA Sunset You will notice how different she looks depending on stage of rooting and location at the nursery:

Harmony: Per John this is what she should look like, someone had a post where they had "what they thought was Harmony", well this is the real, original Harmony.

Melody: Per John this is Melody

Unknown labeled Yellow and white: But was told that this is Thai Wizard by someone on another forum.

Another one labeled as Yellow and White:

Divines sister Ms. Minnie White:

And last but not least Purple Jack:

Comments (11)

  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Great pictures James. Thanks for the tour. Bill

  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Bill,
    We missed having you there....Its a good time whenever Bill is around....
    Come to the next get together..lol It will be in 2 weeks as I have to pick up one of the plants it was toooooo big for the SUV, wouldnt fit past the back door. I am going to go rent a UHAUL and pick her up..lol Wanna do a UHAUL trip with me for that HUGE Jackie tree..

    Cheers.

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  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    James-what a wonderful way to spend a Wednesday afternoon! Very neat. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

    -Nicole

  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    What beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing. Makes me wish I lived in CA!!
    Jennie

  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Nicole,
    Come with, the next trip maybe in 2 weeks, I might also go this week to exchange a plant. So you are invited to the next lunchon.. I will email you when we have an exact date, but it will be either a Monday or a Wed because one of the regulars works for Oceanside PD and those are her days off.

    Jennie,
    You can always come visit. If you ever come to So Cal, Carls bad is a GORGEOUS place to come relax, unwind and enjoy yearself at. If you have kids Lego Land is there and the beaches are GORGEOUS. Thera are also hotels for all budgets, Lacosta and the Four Seasons are the 2 high end ones and are right on the Lagoon and near the beach so the views are the BOMB.

    Let me know if you ever come out.

  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    I think we all need to chip in a get James one of those Universal Studios trams for his plumeria tours. ...and on your left is a lovely Nebel's rainbow, and up ahead keep your eyes peeled for the purple jack....... We just need to come up with an appropriate uniform. James is the ultimate host without question. bill

  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Bill,
    I think we should take turns driving the tram, but I like what Mollie at UPLAND NURSERY does when she gives a tour of her back plumie farm she uses like a cart, almost like a golf cart, its very cute actually.

    Well I have a new post to put up from a trip to Evergreen Nursery today... Didnt have time to go to Wong Vu's, his batch is crazy beautiful...lol

  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    James-what a generous offer. I would love that! Let me know and I'll see if I can make it work on my end of the schedule. I don't know if you do any "adventures" in August but I'm off the entire month :o) Thank you again!

    -Nicole

  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    where is upland nursery? is it in upland ca? im in the chino/ fontana area.

  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Upland nursery is in Orange County. It is located on Tustin Avenue next door to Toyota of Orange. Cross street is Katella/Tustin.

    Kasie

  • 17 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    James, I would love to see that side of our country..I am in GA. I'll keep your information on file! Thanks..Jennie

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