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PALM SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
by JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA- 15 replies
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Join us for our next Orange County meeting on Saturday, July 21st 2007. You won’t want to miss this wonderful opportunity to see these three incredible landscapes that have never before been seen by The Palm Society of Southern CA. Schedule: 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Two self-guided tours, viewing in either order. Parking is only available at Lorraine’s and there is a .3 mile walk to Pat’s. Lorraine Ferguson (2 acres with bromeliads, plumeria, palms, cycads, cactus & succulents) 233 South Peralta Way, Anaheim, CA 92807-3618, phone 714 998-1719. Pat Mahoney (1 ¾ acres with boulders, waterfalls, misters, palms, cycads, and tropicals) 191 South Cobblestone La…
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The South Florida Palm Society will be having their Annual Fall Sale at Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden this weekend. This is billed as the World's Largest Palm Sale. Date: Saturday & Sunday - November 7 & 8 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Address: 10900 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, Florida Many rare species, cultivars, hybrids and cycads will be available for sale. Many of the top cultivators of palms around will be on hand for advice. There will be an special booth where fertilizer use, techniques plus pest control information will be available. A membership booth will also be giving out free seedlings and seeds while quantities last. After visitin…
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A big WHOOP OF APPLAUSE for Palm Talker and new PSSC San Diego Chair @Josh-O for setting this up! And, our hosts, including @ellidro and @Matt in SDfor agreeing to share their gardening glory. The PSSC's September 16, 2023 meeting will be held at two gardens we've never been to before. This is going to be yin-yang and yang-yin; small and big, and too much and not enough. Two gardens, both full of wonderful palms, many of which I haven't seen in the ground in California before. At their peak in San Diego's glorious climate. Garden No. One: Nick Ordille, 1075 Guadajara Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024. The front yard has some very nice (A…
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Howdyall: It's that time again, and we're having our meeting in Orange County, the OC at two adjacent cheek-by-jowl gardens. The Palm Society of Southern California will be holding its November, 2012 meeting at the homes of John Boyer and Guy Young. They are next-door neighbors sharing a “friendly gate” at 21561 and 21551 Archer Cir., Huntington Beach, CA 92646 respectively. Please enter through John’s front door and continue straight through to the back yard. John decided in the mid-1990's, after a trip to Hawaii, that tropical landscape was what he wanted for his yard. In the meantime Guy, after visiting a palm specialist nursery, found a way to expand his …
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Got Palms has really got palms -- come and see
by DoomsDave- 14 replies
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Hello, all, I'm pleased to announce that we are meeting at two Whittier, CA gardens on November 16, 2013. Garden No. 2 is Sergio, "Got Palms" place. I'm salivating . . . . THE PSSC’s November 16, 2013 Meeting David Bleistein Your PSSC President We are greatly pleased to announce that the PSSC is having its meeting in Whittier at two gardens that have never been visited before. Garden one: Herb and Connie Johnson, at 10513 Messina Dr Whittier, CA 90603-2425. Garden two: Sergio and Maria Burciaga, 13811 Philadelphia Street, Whittier, CA 90601-3803. These two gardens are only a few minutes apart. Both are established gardens where many unusual and rare …
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At this point, just a save the date to get the word out. The plan is to meet at Sunken Gardens at 10am, then lunch on your own, then reconvene at Kopsick Palm Arboretum. More details will be made available as they are finalized.
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Northern California Palm Society Meeting
by ghar41- 14 replies
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John Smolowe's Garden Date: Sunday, August 15th, 2010 Time: 1-5 pm Location: 560 Berkeley Ave. Menlo Park The Smolowe & Werne garden is over 20 years old (Sunset zone 15), and is planted on a one acre lot. There are many palm species in the ground, among the genera are Archontophoenix, Brahea, Trachycarpus, and Trithrinax. Many others are still young, with Jubaea chilensis and Sabal palmetto just forming trunks, and the hybrid Butia x Syagrus at about 6 feet of trunk. Many other smaller palms are planted along with cycads, bananas, gingers, cacti and succulents, passionfruit, water lilies, several types of giant bamboo along with many orchids and and bromeliads h…
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First, thanks to all of you Palmtalkers who participated in our back issue Palm Journal give away. Of course, we have an ulterior motive. We want you to join us! You don’t have to live in Southern California. All you have to do is love palms. The Palm Society of Southern California is dedicated to the enjoyment, research, education and conservation of or about palms. Our Palm Journal is our jewel. We’ve been putting it out for almost 30 years, and it just keeps getting better and better. I don’t think we’re bragging, but just stating the obvious. Those of you who have received sets of Journals will know this to be true. We are the only journal of a…
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Palm Soc. So-Cal ANNUAL BANQUET, January, 2014.
by DoomsDave- 14 replies
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The banquet will be at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach on January 18th 2014. The address is 1107 Jamboree Rd. Newport Beach. The banquet cost is $45.00. Parking is $8.00 per vehicle. We suggest that those who can carpool should. There is free parking on the some of the surrounding streets, however, there would be some walking involved to get to the hotel. There is also a hotel room rate of $139.00 per night for those who would like to stay the night before or the night following the banquet. This room rate is good for the first 10 rooms with a minimum of 8 rooms booked. The deadline for a room count is Oct. 24th. Click on the link and sign up vi…
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The Palm beach Palm & Cycad Society Will be having its Spring Sale at the Mounts Botanical Garden. Saturday March 31, 9:00AM to 4:00PM Sunday April 1,9:00AM to 3:00PM Admission to the Garden is free to sale attendees. The Garden is located At 559 North Military Trail on the West side of the road, between Southern Blvd. and Belvedere Road. The weather has been very good this year so there should be lots of choice goddies to be had!
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Southern Cal Journal
by palmazon- 14 replies
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El Hoagie had the journal ready the beginning of November - unfortunately, there are a lot of links in the chain with delays to boot... Some folks have already expressed concern with the accompanying renewal notice in effect stating This is the last journal you'll receive unless you renew; for the record, everyone who is already paid up through 2010 and beyond will continue receiving journals and newsletters (clearly). Hang on to the SASE, send me Easter greetings, or whatever. Spread the word. Over&out. P-zon
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Annual Auction, Tropical Fern & Exotic Plant Society
by Leonard Goldstein- 13 replies
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Often called the “best rare plant auction in South Florida,” the TFEPS annual auction is an event you’ll want to attend. You don't have to be a Society member to enjoy the refreshments and bid on plants; the auction is open to the public. The Society's big fundraiser will be held on Monday, October 26, in the Garden House at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, and the action will begin at 7:00 PM. This year a duo of auctioneers, both members of the Palm Society, will provide an evening of excitement and entertainment as they present the rare and unusual -- along with other desirable tropical plants -- for bid. You'll encounter species from a wide array of families -- trees…
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Greetings fellow Palmtalkers! I am pleased to announce the annual palm sale for the South Florida Palm Society(SFPS) will be held at the world famous Montgomery Botanical Center(MBC) during the 9th and 10th of March 2013. Admission is $5.00 except for annual and lifetime SFPS members and MBC members. Parking will be held next door at Gulliver Academy. BBQ will be sold at the event. There will be free tours of the 120 acre MBC garden, throughout the day. In addition to palms and cycads, an artist( Linda Apriletti--fellow Palmtalker) will be selling her paintings. A list of available material will be posted on this page so stay tuned!!
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South Florida Palm Society Holiday Party '06
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South Florida Palm Society Holiday Party 2006! Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden The Garden House Auditorium - 7:30 PM General Meeting, Holiday Party & Elections This really is the palm party everyone talks about in South Florida! Please come and join all the palm fanatics of South Florida for awesome food, great drink, and the largest auction of palm species you have ever seen! There is no cover charge, but please try to bring your favorite covered dish to add to our spread. Any plant donation, palm or otherwise, would also be greatly appreciated. Any type of plant may also show up in the auction, including very rare selections from Fairchild TB Garden's n…
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The tentative itinerary for our Holiday 2023 meeting is posted below: Date: Saturday, December 16th, 2023 Times: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: Rob Branch’s Private Garden, 1315 38th St., Sarasota, FL 34234 Plan on bringing: A side, salad, or desert to share A plant for the auction (Palms, Cycads, Companion plants) A chair for your own personal enjoyment! If there are any updates to the itinerary, we'll post them here. on the CFPACS Facebook page, the CFPACS website, and send out an email to our membership. Background Information: We last visited this garden as a society just before the stay-at-home…
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PBPCS Spring Sale
by palmmermaid- 13 replies
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It is that time again. The Palm Beach Palm and Cycad Society Spring Sale is almost here. Dates - Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13 Time - 9 AM - 4 PM both days Place - Caloosa Park in Boynton Beach on Congress between Atlantic and Woolbright. More info - Kitty Philips - 561-427-3158 I will try and get our catalog out here in the next day or so.
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PSSC March 2016 meeting
by DoomsDave- 13 replies
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The PSSC is having its next meeting in Fallbrook, thanks to Dr. Phil: LINK TO PSSC WEBSITE http://static1.squarespace.com/static/50611cc4c4aa827cc3a42907/t/56c5db6db6aa60877888ed38/1455807350221/?format=1000w
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The Palm Beach Palm & Cycad Society will be haveing its annual spring sale March 23 & 24, at the Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach Fl. The garden is on Military Trail, between Southern Blvd. and Belvedere Rd. " And its Free".No admission charge during the sale.The hours are 9:00 to 4:00 on Saturday and 9:00 to 3:00 on Sunday.While you are shopping for some good deals on palms and cycads, you can tour a nice small garden. We will have also fertilizer and books etc.Lots of free advice and help loading your purchases. I hope to see a lot of new faces plus all of our regular customers.Remember, this sale helps support the local chapter of the Palm & cyc…
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South Florida Palm Society Fall Show & Sale
by Leonard Goldstein- 13 replies
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On November 1 and 2, the South Florida Palm Society will hold its annual Fall Show & Sale featuring “The World's Largest Sale of Rare and Exotic Palms.” Each visitor may take home a free palm seedling while quantities last. Be sure to stop at the information table for advice on proper methods for growing a variety of palms. This event takes place at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables. The Garden is home to a world-class collection of palms and cycads, as well as a very popular butterfly collection. Sale hours are 9:30-4:30 both days. Free admission for Garden members. Admission for non-members: $25 for adults, $18 for age 65+, $12 fo…
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PBPCS Fall Sale
by palmmermaid- 13 replies
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Put October 12-13 on your calendar for the Palm Beach Palm and Cycad Society's great fall sale. It will be held at Caloosa Park in Boynton Beach, FL. The times are 9-4 on Saturday and 9-3 on Sunday. There will be many vendors selling rare and unusual palms and cycads, many at or below wholesale prices. Free admission. Free parking. Come out and support your local society. Credit cards accepted! Don't go from grower to grower! Make a single trip and shop several of the area's best palm and cycad growers.
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CFPACS March 29th Meeting (2 Gardens on FL East Coast)
by Mike Evans- 13 replies
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It is time for the Spring Central Florida Palm & Cycad meeting. We are going to the East Coast at the end of the month. Another great year is lined up for the Palm enthusiast. You do not have to be a member to join in the fun, but it helps. YOU’RE INVITED!!! Central Florida Palm and Cycad Society’s Spring Tour Tours of One Public & OnePrivate Garden PLANT AUCTION AND SALE Saturday, March 29, 2014 10:00am- 3:00pm (Board meeting at 9:15am – everyone is welcome!) TOUR #1 – 150 W. University Blvd, Melbourne, FL – Florida Institute of Technology’s Botanical Garden – 10:00am-NOON – CFPACS has been to FIT a few times over the past sev…
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2014 PACSOA Show
by Daryl- 1 follower
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Well, today was day 1 of the show...plenty of great palms on display and for sale... How about these beauties... It was also a great opportunity for everyone to catch up and talk palms...here's a few Palmtalkers that were present on the day...unfortunately we couldn't tie down Colin (Palmtreeforpleasure) long enough to get him in our group shot... L-R Palmtalkers AndyG, Newcal, Mark Wuschke, Daryl, Walter John, NApalm, Comic097, Kennybenjamin A couple of other Palmtalkers were also in attendance...Neil C came and said hello...NthEastpalms and Steve99....this must be the largest gathering of Aussie Palmtalkers ever...12 if my calculations are c…
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PSSC MEETING MAY OF 2012
by DoomsDave- 12 replies
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Okay As Pres of PSSC I was at the meeting, and many others of you were. And, for once, just ONCE [EXPLETIVE] I brought my camera and, was ambulatory 'nuff to take pictures So! Onward! The first Garden Was Ralph Velez's. WE NEED SOME MUSIC! Here it is, in my honest opinion . . . CLICK HERE FOR RUNNIN' WIHT THE DEVIL BY VH ooooh yeah! summer place, palmy place, if you like Here we come
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Palm Society of Southern California
by MattyB- 12 replies
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Hello everyone ! Since it's been inquired about I thought I'd start the ball rolling. Saturday, March 24th is our next PSSC chapter meeting. It will be held at the Los Angeles Arboretum. It will be a joint meeting along with the Bamboo Society....cool! Here's the link: PSSC Meeting page Maybe someone more official could add some more details. Hope to see everyone there.......that means you too Gileno Machado of Pernambuco Brazil. Take a plane, take a train but get here. I'm callin' you out! :laugh:
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When more information becomes available, this thread will be updated. For now, a preview of upcoming meetings for the year and an updated listing of our officers is available at: http://www.cfpacs.com/
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