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Brisbane Palm and Cycad society October outing
by Walter John- 1 reply
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This Sunday, 24th October takes the society on a "palm extreme" garden outing to the private home gardens of two of the original Aussie ratpackers, Rob Meulet and Michael Green (fm:NEWCAL). These bad boys of the Gold Coast hinterland are sure to have some wonderful palms on display after the glorious palm loving weather of late. With a bit of luck, I'll get along myself and take my trusty camera with me, so look out for some interesting topics coming your way next week. If you're interested in coming along, be warned, the day is sure to be mind blowing. PM for details.
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cfpacs 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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Palm Beach Palm and Cycad Society Sale
by pdleft- 9 replies
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Its almost time for the Palm Beach Palm and Cycad Society Sale at Caloosa Park in Boynton Beach. The dates are October 9-10. There will be a great variety of palms and cycads from rare, collector palms and cycads to the more usual varieties. Caloosa Park is on the east side of Congress Ave. between Atlantic Ave. and Woolbright Rd. Come and ramble among the pines and when you find something that you like, we accept cash, checks and credit cards. No admission charge ever.
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Dick Douglas Garden
by ghar41- 24 replies
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Date: Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 Time: 10AM - 5PM Location: 35 Amberwood Ln. Walnut Creek, Ca. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This garden is featured in many photos listed in the Species section of the Northern California Palm Society web site. Many of the Palm Trees here are some of the most mature and rare specimens that are known to exist in Northern California. These are all cold hardy palms and stunning specimens. There is also an assortment of other Species in this garden to compliment the large landscape. There will be NO POTLUCK at this meeting. However, there will be an auction around 1:30 or 2:00.…
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South Florida Palm Society Meeting, October 4, Monday
by Linda Apriletti- 0 replies
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South Florida Palm Society: There will be a general meeting Monday evening, October 4, 7:30 pm at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Carl E. Lewis, Ph.D., Director of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, will give a presentation titled "The Palms of David Fairchild's Cheng Ho Expedition". Seventy years have passed since Dr. David Fairchild explored remote islands of the Philippines and Indonesia on his famous Cheng Ho expedition. Volunteers in the archives of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden recently uncovered and digitized the original expedition diaries and photos. They found new information on the unusual and rare palms Dr. Fairchild encountered before the exped…
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Hello, everyone! Nota bene: The Palm Society of Southern California is holding its September 2010 meeting at the Los Angeles County Arboretum in Arcadia on Saturday September 11, 2010. The Arboretum is home to a world-renowned plant collection, particularly plants from Australia. If you have ever wondered what those exotic plants in the Western Garden Book look like "in the flesh" there are acres of specimens to view. The Arboretum also features sweeping vistas, a tram and a resident peacock population. The Peacock Cafe is on the Arboretum grounds. The city of Arcadia, with its large Chinese population, features many Asian restaurants ranging from casu…
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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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Palm Beach Palm and Cycad Society News
by pdleft- 2 replies
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The Palm Beach Palm and Cycad Society will be holding its annual picnic and huge auction at Ruth's beautiful palm garden in Lantana, Florida on September 4th. There has been a delay due to Ruth's recent accident but barring a hurricane, it will go on as planned. If you will be in SoFla that weekend, we hope to see you there. We will eat about 11:30 and begin the auction by 12:30 to try to beat the afternoon showers. The garden will be open at 9:30 so you can wander through the mature palms and exotics. Bring a covered dish and an auction plant or a few if you are able. It does not have to be a palm or cycad. If you need directions or more info let me know. Hope to …
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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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South Florida Palm Society Meeting, Monday Aug 2
by Linda Apriletti- 3 replies
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South Florida Palm Society: There will be a general meeting Monday evening, August 2nd, 7:30 pm at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Mr. Elvis Cruz will give a presentation and slideshow titled "Two Tickets to Paradise: A Visit to the Seychelles Islands" Elvis, who is a fellow palm society member, will impart information about the palms of the Seychelles, including information on Coco de Mer, Lodoicea maldivica. Elvis will raffle some souvenirs from his trip. Also, the first 20 members to arrive at the door will receive free money. The program will be followed by an auction of palms. Light refreshments will be served. Come early with questions about your …
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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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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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cfpacs CFPACS June meetings
by Mike Evans- 2 replies
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CFPACS June Meetings Palm Presentations by Dr. John Dowe Saturday and Sunday, June 12 and 13 Orlando and Largo For our June meetings, CFPACS will host noted Australian palm expert Dr. John Dowe for talks in Orlando and Largo Florida. In Orlando he will speak on Livistona, a palm genus that does very well here in central Florida (including several species that are quite cold hardy). In Largo Dr. Dowe will talk about the outstanding palm gardens in North Queensland, Australia. Both talks will be illustrated with copious photographs. Come and bring a friend to the location of your choice! These are FREE events and open to anyone. This event in Largo is co-h…
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Join us for our upcoming meeting, potluck and auction in sunny Santa Cruz, famous for it's popular beach and boardwalk, at the home Richard Josephson on June 13 from 1-5 pm. This is a well established (1983) collection of palms, bamboos and subtropicals. Situated in Sunset zone 17, the garden features mature Acoelorrhaphe wrightii and Phoenix reclinata (both with 18 ft. trunks!) as well as mature Rhopalostylus sapida and baueri. Many other palms are featured including a Caryota gigas that is likely the largest in Northern California. A large pond and greenhouse are also included in this wonderful garden. From the peninsula take US-101 south to exit #398 Cupertino/Santa Cr…
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South Florida Palm Society Meeting, Monday June 7
by Linda Apriletti- 0 replies
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The South Florida Palm Society meets this coming Monday, June 7, 7:30 pm at Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden. Dr. John Dowe, from the Australian Centre for Tropical Freshwater Research, will give a presentation and slideshow about the Livistona family of palms titled "Livistona: An Introduction To The Genus and its Species " about this widespread and diverse palm genera. The talk will be followed by an auction of palms. The talk will be followed by an auction of palms. Get there early and ask questions about your palms at the answer desk. FTBG is located at 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables, FL. info@southfloridapalmsociety.org
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South Florida Palm Society Meeting, Monday June 7
by Linda Apriletti- 0 replies
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The South Florida Palm Society meets this coming Monday, June 7, 7:30 pm at Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden. Dr. John Dowe, from the Australian Centre for Tropical Freshwater Research, will give a presentation and slideshow about the Livistona family of palms titled "Livistona: An Introduction To The Genus and its Species " about this widespread and diverse palm genera. The talk will be followed by an auction of palms. The talk will be followed by an auction of palms. Get there early and ask questions about your palms at the answer desk. FTBG is located at 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables, FL. info@southfloridapalmsociety.org
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PALM SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MAY 2010 MEETING
by DoomsDave- 2 replies
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Hello, everyone! This Saturday, we're having our big meeting. The following Saturday, we're having our sale at the (former) Quail . . . +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Robert Jenkins Garden Mr. Jenkins has one of the most mature palm gardens in Ventura on an extra-large lot at the end of a cul-de-sac. His garden features towering, canopy-sized Howeas and Archontophoenix alexandrae and tuckeri, plus all kinds of other cool tropical plants, including palms thriving under that glorious canopy. A stunning centerpiece is a mature Chambeyronea that is more than 20 feet tall, one of the biggest in Southern California. Other highlights include: …
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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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Palm Society of South Texas May Mtg
by Tejastropicals- 3 replies
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The Palm Society of South Texas is having their May mtg at our nursery North of Houston on May 8th at noon. I want to invite everyone from the area to come to the meeting and enjoy the meal and the company. Email me for details or go to the PSST site. We will have a drawing with some nice palms.
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Northern California Palm Society meeting
by ghar41- 1 reply
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Join us for our upcoming meeting, potluck and auction in sunny Santa Cruz, famous for it's popular beach and boardwalk, at the home Richard Josephson. This is a well established (1983) collection of palms, bamboos and subtropicals. Situated in Sunset zone 17, the garden features mature Acoelorrhaphe wrightii and Phoenix reclinata (both with 18 ft. trunks!) as well as mature Rhopalostylus sapida and baueri. Many other palms are featured including a Caryota gigas that is likely the largest in Northern California. A large pond and greenhouse are also included in this wonderful garden. From the peninsula take US-101 south to exit #398 Cupertino/Santa Cruz on to CA-85 South. …
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Northern California meeting, April 18th
by Darold Petty- 4 replies
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Please join us for our first 2010 meeting, two gardens only 8 meters wide, one now 27 years old. Details here... http://www.palmsnc.org/pages/events.php
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Palm Beach Palm and Cycad Society Sale
by pdleft- 31 replies
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The Palm Beach Palm and Cycad Society will present its Spring Show and Sale at Caloosa Park, Saturday April 10, 9am to 4pm and Sunday April 11, 9am to 3pm. There will be over 500 species of Palms and Cycads, all sizes. There is NO ADMISSON CHARGE. Caloosa Park is located in Boynton Beach at the end of 35th Ave. (east side of Congress Ave , between Atlantic and Woolbright). We accept cash, checks and credit cards. Hope to see you there. For information call Tom at 561-386-7812 or Betty at 561-722-8106
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South Florida Palm Society Meeting, Monday 4/5
by Linda Apriletti- 2 replies
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The South Florida Palm Society meets this coming Monday, April 5, 7:30 pm at Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden. Rick Johnson, Roadway Operations Manager for Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) will give a presentation and slideshow titled "Pavement to Palms; How the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority is Growing Gardens, Community Image and Quality of Life" about the palms and other plants being used in plantings on local expressways. The talk will be followed by an auction of palms. Get there early and ask questions about your palms at the answer desk. FTBG is located at 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables, FL. info@southfloridapalmsociety.org
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18th International Botanical Congress
by Dave-Vero- 0 replies
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OK, International Botanical Congresses aren't affiliates of the International Palm Society, but they matter because they invariably have impressive scientific symposia, and they legislate changes to the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature, which governs the naming of....palms, of course. http://www.ibc2011.com/Default.htm Being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
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cfpacs CFPACS Spring Meeting
by Bob Johnson- 3 replies
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CFPACS Spring Meeting • Vero Beach March 27, beginning at 10:30 am Our spring meeting will include stops at three gardens, an auction and plant sale. Our day will begin in McAnsh neighborhood just south of the Vero Beach airport where we will visit the gardens of Andreas Daehnick and Justin and Kimberly McSweeny. The gardens are adjacent to one another, two stops in one! Andreas' garden contain one hundred six species of palm and cycads. The McSweeny’s garden has over ninety species of palms and cycads. Both gardens have been in development since the mid nineties. After lunch we will visit the garden and nursery of Lee and Jay Rathbun. Situated on 8 acres, the Rath…
