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Palm Beach Palm Beach Palm Society will be holding its yearly fall sale on October 10 & 11 at the Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach Florida. The garden is at 531 N. Military Trail. The hours are 9AM to 4PM Saturday and 9AM to 3PM Sunday. There will be many nice palms and cycads available. There will also be fertilizer,Books,shirts and lots of free advice.
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I just got off the phone with Cherie and she has decided on the date for Mardy's service. On October 24th at 11 AM - 3 PM, Cherie will hold the memorial service for Mardy at the Darian residence. Everyone is invited and the garden will be open to share one last time stories and admire his hard work. She hopes to see everyone there. Please do not bring anything per her request. Drinks and sandwiches will be served. Address: 990 Quail Trail Rd, Vista, CA 92081 <photo of Dypsis mananjarensis was taken almost 20 years ago and shows how slow these big, heeled Dypsis can be here in SoCal.>
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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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South Florida Palm Society October 5 Meeting
by Leonard Goldstein- 0 replies
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While southern Florida's climate allows us to grow tropical flora that hobbyists in most of the rest of the country can enjoy only through photos, our many seaports make it fairly easy for plant diseases to enter the state. To stay on top of what's affecting some palms here, plan to attend Dr. Monica Elliott's program, "Palm Disease Updates on the Top Three Diseases in Florida," to be presented at the October 5 general meeting of the South Florida Palm Society. Dr. Elliott is Professor and Acting Co-Director of the Ft. Lauderdale Research and Education Center of IFAS. She earned a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from Montana State University and a law degree, summa cum laude, …
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PALM SOCIETY EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Meetings Edith & Eric Bergstrom Garden Meeting o.Date: Sunday, September 20th, 2015 Time: 1:00 to 5:00 PM Location: 149 Hawthorn Drive Atherton, Ca 94027Meeting is planned for either September 20 or 27. Please check back for a confirmed date and other details.Edith and Erik Bergstrom will host our September meeting in their two acre garden in Atherton. It will begin at 1:00pm with the usual potluck lunch, followed by a garden tour and an auction/meeting. Palms in the original property began to be planted in 1990 after a major rebuilding of the existing house. Edith redesigned the garden and the first palms (now giants) were plant…
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We are pleased to announce the next Society meeting will be September 19th, 2015 in Los Angeles County in the cities of both Long Beach and Lakewood, Ca. The two gardens are about 5 minutes apart. Many unusual and rare palms will be seen. This will be a POTLUCK meeting, so bring your favorite dish to share with other members. Water and soft drinks will be available at a nominal charge. There will also be an auction and raffle at the second garden. Members are encouraged to bring plants for the auction and raffle. A board meeting will proceed the meeting at the first garden at 9:00 am. Chairs will be provided for the general meeting. Don’t forget to wear appropriate clothi…
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Jeff Chemnick in Arizona
by mcrawford- 3 replies
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Jeff Chemnick will be giving a presentation to the Arizona Palm and Cycad Society on Saturday Sept 26th on his recent Eco-Tour to Oaxaca. Details and map are on the club website at: http://www.arizonacycad.com
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BPACS August 2015 Outing
by Daryl- 1 reply
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Hi Everyone, just a quick note to let you know that we will be touring Phillip Arrowsmith’s fantastic garden this coming Sunday. Phillip has been generous enough to open his garden to our group, and it is always an enjoyable tour amongst his impressive collection of palms and other exceptional plants. The outing will kick off at 10:00am at 35 Lansbury Pde, Ashgrove...BPACS members and Palmtalkers welcome! Daryl
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Jeff Chemnick talk in Arizona
by mcrawford- 2 replies
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On Saturday afternoon, September 26th famous adventurer and ecotour leader Jeff Chemnick will be in the Phoenix area giving a presentation for the Arizona Palm and Cycad Society. His talk will summarize his most recent Mexican Botanical Ecotour featuring succulents, orchids, cycads, agaves, palms, beaucarneas, salvias, dahlias, cactus, dasylirions, etc. Jeff is a colorful character and his presentation will be lively and informative; particularly for those who have not yet been on one of his 2-week Oaxacan adventures. Refreshments and socializing will follow. More details will follow next month.
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NEXT MEETING IN VISTA, CALIFORNIA SATURDAY, JULY 18th, 2015 GARDEN OF DR. MARDI AND CHERI DARIAN Many members have heard of the famous garden of Mardi Darian and have dreamed of some day visiting it. Exactly five years ago the PSSC did visit his garden and over 250 people attended. Well, now you have another chance to see it. Dr. Darian and his wife Cherie have agreed to host our next meeting. Realize that this opportunity has rarely come along over many decades since he introduced so many rare palms to California. The date is Saturday, July 18th at 11:30 AM. Note that only members of the PSSC will be allowed entrance. Wives and children ten and older can attend…
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Who from PT came to the big Darian meeting?
by DoomsDave- 7 replies
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It was a great day, tiring but fulfilling. Like a giant family reunion. I got to meet Pando, Jastin, Bepah (John Case) and many many others. Some for the first time, some again. Step on up and say howdy!
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PSSC MAY 2015 MEETING 1 2
by DoomsDave- 43 replies
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May PSSC Meeting Laguna Hills and Mission Viejo Saturday May 16, 2015 In May we will be visiting two gardens, first that of Jim Vargin and, second, that of Jawad and Brooke Nesheiwat. Here is some background each have to say about their gardens: In the words of our hosts, Jim Vargin, and Jawad and Brooke Nesheiwat: Vargin Garden: 25011 Marin Ct. Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Nesheiwat Garden: 26631 Cuenca Dr., Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Mr. Vargin says: We moved into our house 13 years ago this May. When my wife and I were looking, her initial response to this house was "over my dead body". Well, after lots of talk and promises, we purchased the house tha…
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cfpacs CFPACS Garden Tour in Sarasota, June 20th
by Mike Evans- 3 replies
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There are 2 great gardens to tour in Sarasota. Everyone is welcome. Bring a plant for the auction. YOU’RE INVITED!!! Central Florida Palm and Cycad Society’s Summer Meeting Saturday, June 20, 2015 10:00am – 3:00pm Tour of two private gardens plus PLANT AUCTION AND SALE Join fellow palm enthusiasts for a west coast tour of two private gardens in Sarasota! Agenda 10:00am – 11:30am – Tour of Rob Branch & Susie Dow’s 12:00pm – Lunch at Scott & Darlene Williams (Lunch & drinks provided by the Williams, bring a side or dessert to share and a chair) 12:30 – 1:30pm - Tour of Scott & Darlene’s 1:30pm –1:45pm - Membership Meeting …
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Nor Cal Palm society
by Patrick- 7 replies
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Hello! Having to work Sundays is a real bother when you want to go to palm meetings, hence my absence. I have an opportunity to take time off this year so hopefully I can make my time match up with a palm meeting or two. Are the dates for this year's meetings known yet? Thanks a lot!
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PSSC auction at SD Botanical this weekend?
by Pete in Paradise Hills- 4 replies
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Thinking of going but need good reasons to go as it's a little far for me and I have two small kids. Anybody have more info on this one? thanks
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International meeting Botanical garden Meise Brussels (Belgium)
by Texeltropics- 1 follower
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Im organizing an international meeting on May 30th, 2015. There will be lectures take place, various stands with plantsales from all kinds of plants, and people that swap or sell plants from their own private collections. There are also tours behind the scenes. For these tours you have to sign in..there is limited space. It started to be a meeting for cycadlovers (European Cycad Society) but to make it attractive to a larger group of people there is chosen for more plantgroups like palms, aroids and succulents. If you want to join this day please sent me a message or email to info@texeltropics.nl to sign in. People who sign in before will get discount on the entrance. (5 …
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Spring 2015 Southeastern Palm Society Meeting
by Scot from SC- 6 replies
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The Spring 2015 meeting of The Southeastern Palm Society will be this Saturday, 25 April 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at Aquinas High School in Augusta, GA. Members and non-members are welcome. Here is a link to the society's page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sepalms
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BPACS April 2015 Outing
by Daryl- 1 reply
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Hi Everyone, the April outing this coming Sunday will be to three Gold Coast gardens, all within 15 minutes of each other, and about 50 minutes south of the GPO. These gardens (Daryl O'Connor, Mike Green and Andy Green) have a wide and varied collection of palms. The gardens we will visit are: 10:00am - 93 San Fernando Dr, Worongary – 2.5 acres first planted 15 years ago 12:00pm - 15 Caprice St, Bonogin – 1100 sq metres first planted 6 years ago 1:30pm - 52 Gaw Terrace, Bonogin – 3 acres first planted 15 years ago Obviously with three gardens to visit, it will take several hours, so we will stop for a lunch break in between. All going well it should wrap up by about 3p…
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Palm Beach Palm & Cycad Society Spring Sale 1 2
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cfpacs CFPACS March 21st Meeting on East Coast
by Mike Evans- 4 replies
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Everyone is welcome. Bring a plant for the auction. YOU’RE INVITED!!! Central Florida Palm and Cycad Society’s Spring Meeting Saturday, March 21, 2015 10:00am – 3:00pm Tour of two private gardens plus PLANT AUCTION AND SALE Join fellow palm enthusiasts for an east coast tour of two private gardens in New Smyrna Beach. It’s not often that we got this far north for a tour, so be sure to join us on March 21st! Agenda 10:00am – 11:30am – Tour of Dave Hall’s palm collection 12:00pm – Lunch at Frank Radosta’s (Hamburgers and hot dogs provided by Frank, bring covered dish and a chair) 12:30 – 1:30pm Tour of Frank Radosta’s palm collection …
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PSSC March 21, 2015 meeting, potluck and auction
by DoomsDave- 4 replies
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In Altadena, California, north of Pasadena, up against mighty San Gabriel mountains. Greg Haines and John Cressey joined the Palm Society in 1976. Their Oakland home and its palms and tropical planting were lost in the 1991 Oakland Hills Firestorm. Long members of The Huntington Library and Gardens they moved to Altadena. Their home with garden is on historic Mendocino Lane that has an impressive planting of Washingtonia robusta, the skyduster palm, that line both sides of the curved street from Allen to Altadena Drive. Planted in 1925, the palms currently reach up about 75 feet and provide an impressive gateway to the 1928 Spanish home. The garden is over an ac…
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South Florida Palm Society Sale
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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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Hawaii Island Palm Society is pleased to announce an upcoming lecture by one of the world’s foremost palm tree specialists and taxonomists, Dr. John Dransfield. Dr. Dransfield, an honorary research fellow and former head of palm research at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, United Kingdon, is on a three week visit to the Hawaiian Islands to help identify and catalog palms at several major Hawaiian garden locations. You are invited to join us on Wednesday evening, February 18th, 7:00pm, at the University of Hawaii - Hilo, lecture room UCB 100, Hilo, Hawaii. The topic of the presentation will be Dr. Dransfield’s ‘Favorite Palms’, followed by an extended Q&A session. …
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Always a great beginning to our Society's new year, so mark your calendars! Good food, great auctions, both silent and not so silent, of rare or unusual palms. A chance to take home some great additions for your tropical garden. Please RSVP through the website or you can call: Tim Brian (808) 333-5626. Deadline is one week prior to the event. February 6, 5pm sharp, Aunty Sally's Hale, Hilo, Hawaii.
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The Port St. Lucie Botanical Garden will hold their annual Botanica Garden Festival Feb. 7th and 8th 2015 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd. Port St. Lucie, Florida 34952
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