Rio Grande Valley , South Padre Island

[Meangreen94z]

Here’s a few pictures from my trip this weekend to South Texas. More than just palms.Similar latitude to Miami. Mostly Zone 10a but only about 22 inches of annual rain.

one of many coastal wind farms 

National Butterfly Museum

Wild Mexican Olive tree

Native Yucca Treculeana, there are thousands along the coast near Port Isabel in a protected refuge

Young, wild growing Sabal Mexicana

World Birding Center on U.S. /Mexican border 

Border Patrol

Edited October 21, 2019 by Meangreen94z

[Meangreen94z]

South Padre Island

Agave Tequilana in an overgrown lot

3 story tall Bismarckia 

Native Agave Americana and Yucca Treculeana 

Edited October 21, 2019 by Meangreen94z

[jimmyt]

Nice trip and even nicer pictures! 

[GottmitAlex]

Its potential is unmeasurable.

That's a fact.

 

[GottmitAlex]

Without being fanciful, however, being reasonable, do not limit yourselves. Had I read the "California palmetorum" book before purchasing my first coconut, I would never have purchased it. I am an engineer, and hence that is why I call my first coco my "accident."

Sometimes, "accidents" happen and they work. So have faith. I'm not talking about unreasonable (illogical) climates. But hey, if it works, it works. 

[Jeff985]

No pics of Padre cocos?

[Xenon]

Nice pics!

(but where are the coconuts )

 

[Meangreen94z]

10 hours ago, GottmitAlex said:

Its potential is unmeasurable.

That's a fact.

 

Yeah, if you’re of retirement age it’s a gold mine. A lot of retirement communities, golf communities, RV parks etc.  Extremely cheap cost of living, great weather, outdoor activities etc. But for someone with school age kids it seems difficult to find the right combination of career/schools/communities. I think this area is on its way to develop into something so I haven’t given up yet.

Edited October 21, 2019 by Meangreen94z

[Meangreen94z]

9 hours ago, Jeff985 said:

No pics of Padre cocos?

Had I known, I would have looked for it. I really didn’t go to out of my way for most of these pictures. It was just stuff I spotted as I was driving along, looking at the area. I’m sure there’s all kinds of hidden treasure down here.

[redant]

nice adventure

[Rickybobby]

Awesome pics thanks for sharing 

[bubba]

RGV is very interesting...Thank you

[IHB1979]

Nice photos! Thanks for sharing them.

[Meangreen94z]

Thanks. I hope to be out there again soon. Hopefully with blue skies. If anyone else has any recommendations on what to look for, let me know.

[GottmitAlex]

17 minutes ago, Meangreen94z said:

Thanks. I hope to be out there again soon. Hopefully with blue skies. If anyone else has any recommendations on what to look for, let me know.

Cocos nucifera.. thanks for the pics!