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Palm and Cycad society of Brisbane
by Walter John- 5 replies
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Guest speaker is Hugh Kunze, giving a presentation on the native palms of Florida as well as talks on Fairchild and Montgomery gardens. If there's time, a photo slide show on our recent Tamborine visit. Don't miss this one.
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PSSC MAY 2017 MEETING
by DoomsDave- 1 follower
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Our next meeting of the PSSC will begin at 11AM Saturday, 20th of May, 2017 at the garden of Gregg and Debbie Hamann. Their home is located in El Cajon, CA - about ten miles east of San Diego off Freeway 8. As a group over the last few decades we have seen this garden twice before. It was begun about thirty years ago and offers an amazing selection of rare palms, cycads and tropical plants. Pathways meander down a southern exposure slope with exciting plants at every turn. On the curvy pathways you'll see trunks of rare species towering overhead. Most who have visited it feel it's one of the top gardens in Southern California. You'll experience a lush tropi…
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PSSC SEPTEMBER 2017 MEETING
by DoomsDave- 1 follower
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September 16, 2017 MEETING TAKE A DEEP BREATH The PSSC’s September 16, 2017 will be at two gardens in Orange County: Bill Dickenson and Bob Burtscher, both in Fullerton, in the northern part of the county. Mr. Dickenson has shown his garden a number of times before; Mr, Buirtscher’s garden is hosting a meeting for the first time. FIRST GARDEN Bill Dickenson started his garden so long ago, it’s a bit scary; back in the 1970s, when he first bought his house overlooking a nearby golf course. A long-time and continuing Board member, Mr. Dickenson has some marvelously mature specimens for your viewing pleasure, the crown jewel of …
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NEXT MEETING OF THE PALM SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN CA IN VISTA, CALIFORNIA SATURDAY, JULY 17TH, 2010 GARDEN OF DR. MARDY AND CHERI DARIAN Many members have heard of the famous garden of Mardy Darian and have dreamed of some day visiting it. This is your chance! Dr. Darian and his wife Cherie have agreed to host our next meeting. This will be the first time this garden has been available for tour for over 20 years. The date is Saturday, July 17th at 11:00 AM. Note that only members of the PSSC will be allowed entrance. So, if you have let your membership lapse, renew immediately. Or, if you are not a member, join now. A roster of active members will be checked on everyon…
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Palm Society of Southern California
by palmazon- 3 replies
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Just a reminder - click link
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SFPS - 38th Fall Palm Show & Sale - 265+ species & varieties - South Florida Palm Society
by MameyDisco- 1 follower
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Show was listed in the Palm Talk community calendar, thanks! https://www.palmtalk.org/forum/calendar/1-community-calendar The Palm Report is now posted on the SFPS website. PDF is available there... https://southfloridapalmsociety.org/palm-sale The South Florida Palm Society's 38th Fall Palm Show & Sale... November 19th & 20th, 2022 at Pinecrest Gardens 10am – 5pm (SAT - SUN) 265+ species & varieties of palms & cycads from 10 vendors Featuring Hundreds of Species of Rare, Native, & Exotic Palms Download species list at our website SFPSMiami.org SPECIES LIST https:/…
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Nov 5-6, Fall Palm Sale - South Florida Palm Society
by Linda Apriletti- 10 replies
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Get ready for next weekend... November 5 - 6, 2011. The South Florida Palm Society will host the Fall 2011 Palm Show and Sale featuring "The World's Largest Sale of rare and exotic palms." Hundreds of palms and cycads will be offered for sale. This sale will be held at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. Sale Hours are 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday. FREE Palm seedlings to every guest while supplies last. Extensive selection of free palm seeds for attendees to choose from. Information about growing palms available. Palm art will also be on display.
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Palm Society Southern California
by Phil- 1 reply
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Dear Palm Enthusiasts, Our next meeting will be Saturday, July 19th in the coastal town of Encinitas, about 20 minutes north of San Diego and 10 minutes south of Oceanside. Neither garden has been toured before, so it should be a fun day for all. Schedule: 11:00-12:15 AM Begin tour of the Riedler garden 12:15 Depart Riedler garden. Pick up lunch on your way to next garden- many restaurants/ fast food at Leucadia and El Camino Real centers. 1:00 PM Tour the Asbagh garden 1:15 PM Plant auction and raffle Garden of Mark and Val Riedler: This is a five year old garden with some mature palms, a lot of smaller palms, tropicals and succulents. Built on a sloping l…
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PACSOA annual show/sale
by Walter John- 4 replies
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Palm and Cycad Societies of Australia 2008 Annual Show Weekend 1/2 March 9 am - 4 pm Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium Brisbane Features :- Australia's largest selection of common and rare palms and cycads for sale, both plants and seeds. Displays of native and exotic palms and cycads. Bookstore - clearance sale of society books and magazines. Educational displays. Food and refreshments. Membership. Admission: FREE!!!
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John Dowe in FLorida
by Robert Lee Riffle- 4 replies
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John Dowe, Australian expert on Livistona, will offer three presentations at Indian River Community College (IRCC) in Fort Pierce on Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27. His appearance is sponsored by Central Florida Palm & Cycad Society, Heathcote Botanical Gardens, and the Lifelong Learning Institute of IRCC. A morning and an afternoon session are scheduled for Saturday. At 10:00 a.m., Dr. Dowe will speak on all species of Livistona for about 90 minutes, with a question time afterward. After a break for lunch, his topic at 1:30 p.m. will be the cyclone/hurricane adaptation of palms, with particular reference to Livistona. This should conclude at aroun…
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Did anyone take notes during the March meeting at LA Arboretum as to location of the private garden visit in Santa Barbara? I haven't received a newsletter yet. Edit: I see the web site is updated with directions, got it! FYI: http://www.palmssc.org/2007May/2007may.htm Anyone going?
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Next meeting of the Costa Rican Palm Society
by Jose Maria- 21 replies
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Hi everybody, Our next meeting of the Costa Rican Palm Society for Saturday February 6 at 10am. will be in Quepos, as was planned . The meeting will be held at the property of Othon and Teresa Bueno which is located just outside the town of Quepos in the coastal foothills of the mountains. Othon and Teresa have approx 750 acres that they are developing into an eco-resort (they are currently in the planning and approval stage). There are already good trails that run along the river to a few waterfalls. This property has many native palm species including Socratea exhorriza, Asterogyne martiana, multiple species of Chamaedorea, Cryosophila guagara, a…
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PACSOA annual show and sales
by Walter John- 2 replies
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For 2 days, Sat and Sun Palm and Cycad Societies of Australia 2008 Annual Show Weekend 1/2 March 9 am - 4 pm Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium Brisbane Features :- Australia's largest selection of common and rare palms and cycads for sale, both plants and seeds. Displays of native and exotic palms and cycads. Bookstore - clearance sale of society books and magazines. Educational displays. Food and refreshments. Membership. Admission: FREE!!!
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Louisiana Palm and Cycad Society
by Kathryn- 1 reply
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The Louisiana Palm and Cycad Society will have an educational and sales booth at the New Orleans Botanical Garden’s Fall Garden Show this weekend, October 20 and 21. The following plants will be for sale. Butia capitata – Pindo or Jelly Palm – 1 gallon for $15,3 gallon for $35 and 7 gallon for $65 Chamaedorea radicalis – Radicalis Palm – 3 gallon for $25 Chamaerops humilis – European or Mediterranean Fan Palm – 3 gallon for $35 Livistona chinensis – Chinese Fan Palm – 3 gallon for $30 Phoenix canariensis – Canary Island Date Palm – 3 gallon for $35 Phoenix dactylifera – 7 gallon for $80 Phoenix roebelenii – Pygmy Date Palm – 1 gallon for $15 and 5 gallon for $35,…
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Queensland Garden Expo
by Cycadcenter- 8 replies
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Queensland Garden Expo is coming up again in July. Hope to be over and go again this year. http://qldgardenexpo.com.au/
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Northern California Palm Society
by ghar41- 4 replies
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Our next meeting will be Sunday, July 19th at the Oakland Palmetum. The Mediteranean garden has been planted and it is already in full bloom. It makes a wonderful entrance to the palm garden. Mark your calendars. More details will follow.
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Northern California meeting, June 8th
by Darold Petty- 2 replies
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The Northern Calif. chapter of the IPS will hold a meeting on June 8th at the home of Edith Bergstrom in Atherton. Edith is our chapter secretary, a botanical artist, and has composed a fantastic 2 acre garden of more than 200 palm species. Visit our website for details and directions at www.palmsnc.org
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2014 Spring Sale - South Florida Palm Society
by Leonard Goldstein- 21 replies
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Please mark your calendar for this year's Spring Sale of the South Florida Palm Society. The dates are May 3 and 4, and the location is Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd. in Coral Gables. You'll find a great variety of desirable and well-grown palms -- as well as vendors eager to answer your questions. And while you're at the Garden, you may want to visit the popular butterfly collection.
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South Florida Palm Society's next Garden Tour will be on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 9:00 am. This tour will be comprised of four stops in the southern portion of Miami Dade County, Florida. Schedule of Tour. 1st Stop: Meet at Action Theory Nursery. Claude Roatta is the owner and is a long time IPS Member and Board member of the SFPS. The Nursery is 8+ acres with many specimen palms, bamboos and flowering trees planted around the perimeter. There will be a light array of beakfast type victuals provided at this stop. Address: 18455 S.W. 130th Avenue Goulds, FL 33170-6217 Phone: 305-257-2244 2nd Stop: University of Florida T.R.E.C., Tropical Research & Educa…
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Northern California Palm Society
by ghar41- 1 reply
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At Edith Bergstroms place from 1-4 pm. We are delighted to have an invitation to visit one of the most beautiful gardens in the area. The garden is large and diverse, including several microclimate niches from desert to tropical. Of course there is a spectacular collection of mature and exotic palm specimens to enhance your botanical experience. There will be a potluck and auction. More information to be posted soon. I won't be able to go as I have another commitment. I'm bummed as Ive heard Edith's place is really nice.
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So Cal meeting- Lotusland
by BS Man about Palms- 4 replies
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Thats all I know. Parking is very limited. OK a bit more 40 parking spaces only, NO street parking for 1 mile Call John Rhys? (sp) for parking permits. entry fee charged potluck too
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CFPACS Fall Meeting
by Bob Johnson- 4 replies
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It is my pleasure to announce the CFPACS Fall Meeting on October 16th in Orlando. All are invited - you do not need to be a CFPACS member to attend. Schedule for CFPACS Fall Meeting, October 16 9:30-10:30 am: CFPACS Board meeting 10:30 am - noon: Garden tour of Dave Witt's Dave Witt began growing palms at his Dr. Phillips property in 1993. As of 2008 he had over 130 palm species planted in the ground. All of these are planted on a typical subdivision lot, including a Corypha utan (it is damaged every time we have a freeze, but it still survives). Dave has served as CFPACS president (2001-2) and has compiled copious information on central Florida freezes.…
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PACSOA - Annual Display and Sales exhibition
by Walter John- 10 replies
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The Palm and Cycad Society of Australia – Brisbane Group is at it again... Displays of popular and rare palms and cycads, on-hand cultivation experts, book and magazine sales, free cultivation hand outs. A sales area with EFTPOS will be available. When: Saturday, 13 March: 9am - 4pm Sunday, 14 March: 9am - 3pm Where: Mt Cootha botanical gardens auditorium Enquiries: For more information phone 07 3879 8452 or ask here in this thread on this world forum Cost: Adults: $3 Col's autograph: Free Some people you might see there. If you're lucky... .JPG] .JPG]
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Northern California meeting
by Darold Petty- 3 replies
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For you well-organized ones among us, (not me !), our July meeting has been postponed. The meeting formerly set for July 27th has been put back to August 17th. Nothing serious, but our host, Richard Quiroz has had a very heavy work schedule. We will post details and driving directions a few weeks before the date on our website at www.palmsnc.org
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Cycad Day 2007
by Fred Zone 10A- 7 replies
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In connection with this year’s Board of Directors meeting, The Cycad Society will hold Cycad Day 2007 on Saturday, June 16 at the world-renowned Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California. Society members will be treated to a day of activities at the Huntington, including: • Stimulating talks by cycad experts • A tour of the Huntington’s cycad collections • An auction of donated cycads to benefit the Society The $35 ticket price includes admission to the Huntington (a $15 value) and a delicious catered lunch (a $25 value). This is the Society’s only event planned for this year, so you’ll want to be included. You’ll meet …
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