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cfpacs CFPACS sponsored event Melbourne, Florida
by Central Floridave- 0 replies
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Central Florida Palm and Cycad Society is sponsoring the Florida Tech Botanical Fest. It benefits the Jungle. Dent Smith (one of IPS founder) help start the jungle. More info: http://www.facilities.fit.edu/botanical_garden_fest.php
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Ruth Sallenbach
by palmmermaid- 4 replies
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All, I am sure many of you in South Florida know Ruth Sallenbach. Many of you have visited her garden over the years. Last week Ruth fell and broke her hip. She is in the hospital and recovering. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
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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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South Florida Palm Society 2015 Fall Show & Sale
by Leonard Goldstein- 4 replies
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The 35th edition of the South Florida Palm Society's Fall Show & Sale will take place November 7 and 8. Although hundreds of species of palms will be offered to the public, this event satisfies a broad spectrum of interests. Throughout the weekend, the Society will operate an information center to provide advice for successfully raising palms and to give away fresh seeds of a broad selection of species, as well as newly-printed PLANT A PALM bumper stickers. In addition, visitors will be entitled to a free palm seedling while quantities last. Finally, the Society's online special edition of the Palm Report will conclude its article on this year's theme, Palms of Madaga…
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Door Persons Needed -- PSSC BANQUET
by DoomsDave- 12 replies
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Howdyall: The PSSC needs two volunteers to work the door for our banquet, in particular to take payments from people who will want to pay at the door -- expected to be a large proportion, if not the majority, of the attendees. If interested, please send me a PM. Thanks to all, and hope to see you there this Saturday!
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Louisiana Palm and Cycad Society
by Kathryn- 2 replies
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The Louisiana Palm and Cy cad Society will have the Holiday Celebration on Saturday, December 6. I don't know the time yet, but wanted to get the word out since it is approaching. We will be gathering on the Cajun Chateau, which will be located at the lakefront. There will be food and fun and a plant auction. Here's a picture of the boat. You won't believe the inside - it's much nicer than many homes! For more information, you can contact Jayanne Crawley at: SouthlandsTropicals@yahoo.com
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SoCal meeting ?
by Darold Petty- 6 replies
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I would like to drive down for the Southern California meeting at the northern end of their range. So far, there is no information posted about a potential meeting for May 15th, 2010 in the Ventura/Santa Barbara area. Here is the result of the website link: info@palmssc.org SMTP error from remote mail server after RCPT TO:<info@palmssc.org>: host www.palmssc.org [209.216.242.12]: 550 sorry, no mailbox here by that name. (#5.7.17) Is there a meeting scheduled and who is the best contact person? Thanks!
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The Palm Society of Southern California San Diego Meeting and Auction Saturday, March 23, 2013 - 11:00 AM TO 3:00 PM Phil Bergman, San Diego Chair Our next Society meeting will be March 23, 2013 in Encinitas, CA. Encinitas is about 25 miles north of San Diego, right off Freeway 5 at Encinitas Blvd. These two gardens are about ten minutes apart. Both are interesting gardens with lots of palm trees. 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 the Riedler garden. Not sure what to bring for a dish to share? Bring what you like…
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Hello, everyone: First, welcome to all new members who signed up this weekend! We are so glad to have you! And, for those who re-joined, welcome back! You were missed and it's good to see you again. The Palm Society of Southern California will be selecting its Board of Directors by election this fall. We welcome and encourage any PSSC members who are interested to run for the Board. The PSSC is a non-profit corporation, so positions on the Board are on a volunteer basis. The benefits include communing with the most enthusiastic palm enthusiasts, and making friendships that can last a lifetime. You can help us with the people, organizing or numbers ski…
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PBPCS Fall Sale
by SCUBAKeith- 1 reply
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Hundreds of species available!!!
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cfpacs CFPACS (Central FL) Meeting & Garden Tour June 8th
by Mike Evans- 1 follower
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Mark your calendar, June 8th. Garden tour and meeting at Walt & Cathy Darnall's garden in Lake Placid, FL. Everyone is welcome. Plant sale and auction. See everyone there! Central Florida Palm & Cycad Society 1621 Elm Terrace, Lake Placid FL 5.6 acres owned by Walt and Cathy Darnall The Darnalls are a true inspiration -- they successfully grow about 75 species of mostly mature palms, plus a wide variety of tropical vines, shrubs and flowers in open and semi-wooded areas that typically experience one to three freezes a year. They also have a combination greenhouse-shade house for plant propagation and over-wintering of tender container species. W…
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cfpacs CFPACS 2nd Annual Festival of Palms
by Bob Johnson- 3 replies
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The Central Florida Palm & Cycad Society is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Festival of Palms at the Florida Institute of Technology Botanical Garden in Melbourne on Saturday, October 24th. FestivalofPalmsFlyer_color.pdf Free palm seedlings and palm seeds will be available while they last. A Palm and Cycad Sale will run during the entire event with over 150 varieties available. Throughout the day there will be talks on various aspects of palm gardening. The FIT Botanical Garden was started by FIT founding president Jerome Keuper with the assistance of Dent Smith, founding president of The Palm Society (which is now IPS). The Festival of Palms will run f…
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The banquet will be at Grand Traditions in Fallbrook, on January 17th 2015. The address is 220 Grand Tradition Way, Fallbrook, CA 92028. The banquet cost is $50.00 per attendee. There is no charge for parking. The telephone number for Grand Traditions is 760-728-6466. Our featured speaker is Paul Kraft, a director of the International Palm Society, who will discuss his trip to the Biennial in May of 2014, and his trip to Cuba. He took many wonderful pictures, which he will share. There will also be a huge plant auction. The cost if $50 per person in advance or $60 at the door. Click on the link to the PSSC's website and reserve your place today. …
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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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South Florida Palm Society Sale
by Moose- 7 replies
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Spring Palm Sale Set for March 28-29 at FTBG!!! If you've been planning a trip to Minnesota for ice fishing at the end of March, put it off. The South Florida Palm Society is pleased to announce that its 2015 Spring Palm Sale will be held on the weekend of March 28-29 at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. This change marks the return of the sale to its traditional month, following last year's steamy May weekend. Be sure to mark your calendar with the new dates. And don't forget to come to the Happy Hour on the evening before the sale. More information will follow. All members – whether you sell palms for a living or are a backyard grower loo…
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S. Florida Palm Society Fairchild Meeting
by Palmarum- 3 replies
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South Florida Palm Society August 7th meeting at 7:30 PM at Fairchild Tropical Garden Jeff Searle will present the 1st of a 2 part slide show on his trip to Madagascar and its palms
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This Monday !!!!! TF&EPS Meeting
by Moose- 1 reply
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Medinilla Gregori Hambali The Tropical Fern & Exotic Plant Society presents a panel comprised of Dr. Jeff Block, Ellis Brown, Phil Iloo and Marie Nock who will speak on The Amazing Medinilla on Monday, June 23rd at 7:30 pm. The meeting will take place at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables, FL in the Garden House. Not a lot is known about Medinillas. Very little is published and online information is difficult to find. And yet this group of plants is growing in popularity. Some gardeners are successful with them and others see cherished plants decline and die. So we have put together a panel of individuals who have…
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Tillyfied Trachy
by Bilbo- 2 replies
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I have worked out what to do with a Trachy. Its boring but will make a good host for Tillandsias and I got half a dozen to glue on using the correct stuff. Apparently araldite is a big no-no. Regardez all Juan
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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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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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BPACS Christmas gathering - Photos Posted here
by Walter John- 16 replies
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Brisbane Palm and Cycad Society Christmas Gathering at Darren Jones’ Sunday 14/12/2014 11:00am Address is Lot 237 ‘unnamed Rd’, Pine Mountain. If you want to use a GPS to get there, select James Rd, Pine Mountain, which is off the Brisbane Valley Hwy as you head for Fernvale. There will be signage on James Rd to show the way to Darren’s place. Starting time is 11:00 and the BBQ will be fired up at 12:00. Bring a chair, meat for BBQ, and alcohol if you desire.
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ANNUAL PSSC BANQUET JANUARY 16, 2010 ISLAND PALMS HOTEL, SHELTER ISLAND, SAN DIEGO 12:00 pm GUEST SPEAKER: RENE COATIVY from FRANCE LECTURE TOPIC: THE PALMS OF THE SEYCHELLES AND CUBA GREAT BUFFET MENU, $43 per member Contact Don Martin, P.O. Box 1307, Valley Center, CA 92082 Or, because you are late to register, just call Don Martin at 760 749 0619. If you miss him, leave a message. We need an accurate count by tomorrow to arrange the proper meal count. There will be an auction/raffle. This should be a great meeting and a chance to see all your palm friends! Phil Bergman PSSC
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SUMMER MEETING At our last meeting, it was announced that we would meet at Leu Gardens on or around June 13, 2020. Unfortunately, due to health and safety concerns and Orlando cancelling all indoor meetings through June, we will not be holding an official meeting. A group of members who have reciprocal memberships to Leu Gardens will go that morning to walk the gardens while respecting the social distancing guidelines. Others are welcome to do the same should they deem it safe to do so. QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER The Palmateer will still be published and those who wish to submit an article, photograph or other content are encouraged to email their content t…
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More details will be provided as they become available. For now, a look back at a previous meeting in Micco: Jason's Yard - YouTube Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3npF-_HbvM Auction Time at the Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9iLmeCDCLs PalmTalk Thread from the Meeting: https://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/41221-central-florida-palm-and-cycad-society-meeting-3292014/
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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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