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Got Palms has really got palms -- come and see

DoomsDave

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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 species will be seen. There will be an auction and raffle at the second garden. This will be a POTLUCK meeting, so bring a dish to share with others at garden #2, the Burciaga garden. Chairs will be furnished for the general meeting. Water and soft drinks will be offered at a nominal charge.

GARDEN NUMBER ONE: Home and garden of Herb and Connie Johnson, at 10513 Messina Dr Whittier, CA 90603-2425. Mr. Johnson describes himself as a “small time collector with a garden containing approximately 50 palms and 75 cycads.” He started collecting about 10 years ago, mainly cycads. One day, he was working in the neighborhood of Louis and Carol Hooper and noticed their beautiful yard full of rare palms. Herb stopped to talk to Mr. Hooper about his palms. Herb purchased his first palm, a Dypsis species from the Hoopers, and that's where his passion for palms began.

The Johnsons are particularly proud of their three Chambeyronia macrocorpa in the front yard. Spanish moss is in abundance hanging in a unique olive tree and throughout the yard. They just recently completed planting several palms and cycads that have been growing in containers for quite a while. Although the collection is small compared to most gardens it's definitely worth a look! This garden shows that a garden does not have to be big to be a gem.

GARDEN NUMBER TWO: Home and garden of Sergio (GotPalms) and Maria Burciaga, 13811 Philadelphia Street, Whittier, CA 90601-3803. Like the Johnson garden, the Burciaga garden is a gem, only much larger. High in the hills above Whittier, this garden has it all: rare palms, elegant hardscape, all in vivid color.

The Burciagas have many large Dypsis, Chambeyronia, and other palms of New Caledonia and Madagascar, at sizes you would not expect in a garden as relatively new as this one. Highlights include: Dypsis leptocheilos, with about 4 feet of trunk; trunking Roystoneas; and many more too numerous to list. The Burciagas have set off their collection with a meticulously trimmed emerald green lawn. Come and see this garden, then remember it for when it grows up and we see it again in the future!

There will be a potluck lunch and plant auction. Chicken will be provided; other courses that you like would be greatly appreciated. Not sure what to bring? I you like it, chances are, so will the rest of us. Salad, side dish, dessert, all are appreciated. You don’t even have to cook it yourself. If you buy it and bring it, we’ll eat it.

For the auction please bring rare palms. Please, no Phoenix canariensis, Washingtonia, etc. The best sizes are in 1 to 5 gallon pots.

SATURDAY ITINERARY

- PSSC Board meeting, 9:30 a.m. at the Johnson house.
- 11:30 end board meeting and roar off the Burciaga home and garden
- Potluck Lunch Begins 12:00
- General Meeting and Plant Sale, 1:30 p.m.

DIRECTIONS TO GARDEN #1
Exit the 605 freeway to Whittier Boulevard.
From the north: Go left on Whittier Boulevard (east).
From the south: Go right on Whittier Boulevard (east).
Keep going down Whittier Boulevard for about 5.1 miles until you get to Scott street. Make a right (south) on Scott. Go about half a mile; turn left onto Messina Drive. The Johnson’s place is the one the palms.

DIRECTIONS FROM GARDEN #1 TO GARDEN #2

Exit Johnson garden, go to Scott Avenue, go right (north) to Whittier Boulevard. Go left (west) on Whittier Boulevard. Make a right (north) on Painter and go up the hill till you get to Hadley. Make a right (east) on Hadley and proceed about 0.5 mile until you get to Finnegal Place. Go right on Finnegal Place, then make a left on Philadelphia and proceed to the garden. It will be the one with the palms and screaming mob in front.

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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I can't wait to see Sergio's place. The pics are amazing.

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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I can't either, and I'm, well . . .

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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looking forward to hosting this meeting and finally putting faces to the names. Newest addition to

yard scape.

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Everyone:

Pictures are lovely, but there's nothing like being there. Come and see for yourselves!

There will be food for all, an auction, and general palmy fun.

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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Who else is coming?

To the meeting . . . .

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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Hi Dave,

Would love to come see you guys in Whittier today. Unfortunately, my daughter is playing in the title game for her soccer league. Hope everyone has a great time, and please take copious amounts of pictures.

Huntington Beach, CA

USDA Zone 10a/10b

Sunset Zone 24

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I won't be able to make the first garden tour but I will make it out to Sergio's place ...... I joined PSSC today :) ..... i'll join IPS later today

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Amazeballs!

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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Kenny:

I don't think we met . . .

Was that you sitting in the front at the auction, with the one-liners?

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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