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Howdyall, and it's that time again. Two great gardens in Surf City, USA, aka as Huntington Beach, Orange County Saturday September 20, 2014 Our next meeting will be in Huntington Beach at the homes of Alex Kutas and Carl Hartman. These gentlemen have both been palm enthusiasts for close to 3 decades and these are mature gardens. The palm society last visited their homes about 15 years ago. This should be an exceptionally interesting meeting as both gardens are grown with very different philosophies. Alex is very meticulous and his garden is designed to display the palms in a very organized fashion. Carl, on the other hand, has embraced the dense jungle …
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Affiliate News - 2Q14
by mike in kurtistown- 2 replies
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Palm Society of Southern California The PSSC’s March 2014 Meeting The March 2014 PSSC meeting was held at two gardens in Orange County. One was that of Ralph Velez, one of the founding members of the Palm Society of Southern California and the other was at Palm Island located at Mile Square Park. Ralph’s was the first stop of the day. If you're a long-time PSSC member, this garden really needs no introduction. But, in case you're not, we’ll give you one anyway. Ralph started his garden back about 1962, which makes it over 50 years old. Talk about maturity, Wow! Ralph’s garden is a treasure trove of rare and exotic palms, many of which were the first of their kinds i…
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Attention Palm Friends, The Northern California Palm Society has set the schedule for 2011 meetings. Check the NCPS website for more information. Currently, the details to the 2 day June meeting at Dale and Caroline Motiska's 28 acre garden in Vacaville are posted. Check it out at: http://www.palmsnc.org/pages/events.php May 8, 2011- The Tom and Kathleen Jackson Garden- Ross (Marin County) Ca. June 11 & 12- Dale and Caroline Motiska - Vacaville, Ca. PALMSTOCK II August 7, 2011- The David Sylvia Garden- San Jose, Ca. September 11, 2011- The Ed and Janet Noffsinger Garden- Santa Cruz, Ca. October 9, 2011- The Jim Denz Garden- Los Altos, Ca…
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PACSONZ Web competition
by Caryota_gigas- 1 reply
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The first ever PACSONZ website competition is now online and will run until December 31st. The Competition details and Prizes can be found here. The competition is open to both members of the Palm And Cycad Society Of New Zealand, and to non-members worldwide. Everyone is entitled to a maximum of 2 entries. Good Luck! ENTER HERE
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COME TO THE PSSC MEETING
by DoomsDave- 10 replies
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Howdyall: If you're anywhere in the vicinity, of San Diego California on March 26, 2011 come to the Palm Society of Southern California meeting, located at the following address: 11123 Valley Lights Drive El Cajon, CA 92020 This will be a marvelous garden, in the ground by a dedicated palmateer for more than 20 years. He uses Dypsis for canopy, or so I've heard! No charge, come one come all. You don't have to be a member, though we admit we hope you become one. But, no obligation. There will be a potluck, and shmoozing up the wazoo about palms, palm-related matters, etc. I'll be there (I'm a member of the PSSC Board) but don't let that scare you. …
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The Western Australian Palm and Cycad Society annual show and sale is on again this weekend at the Cannington Groundhounds exhibition hall. Everyone is welcome. Doors open at 9am. There'll be many palms and cycads on display, plus many palms and cycads to buy as well. Also check out the WA Fern Society display and sale right next to the palm society's setup. It should be a great weekend. Tyrone
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Southern California Membership Drive
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Do it NOW so we don't SPEND a lot of MONEY mailing back issues individually Palm Society of Southern California Membership
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You are cordially invited to the First Coast Palm and Cycad Society Fall Meeting in Glen St. Mary, FL. The tentative itinerary is below: Saturday, October 16th, 2021 Time Location Description 10AM-Noon 11818 N. CR 125 Glen St. Mary, FL 32040 Garden Tour with Kyle Brown Come see a wonderful north Florida garden that has matured over the last 45 years. The garden features many palms, cycads, and other exotic plants. …
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Meeting Itinerary: DATE: Saturday, March 25th, 2023 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM: Location: Algonquin Sports Complex Crespino Ct, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 Please park your vehicle at this location and take the short walk to the garden. To get to Crespino Ct, you can turn right as soon as you pass the garden address. Please DO NOT park on the street in front of the house or on the median. 10:00 AM to Noon: Location: 211 Wimico Dr, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 Tour three gardens packed with palms tolerant of salt and…
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2014 PACSOA Show
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Well, today was day 1 of the show...plenty of great palms on display and for sale... How about these beauties... It was also a great opportunity for everyone to catch up and talk palms...here's a few Palmtalkers that were present on the day...unfortunately we couldn't tie down Colin (Palmtreeforpleasure) long enough to get him in our group shot... L-R Palmtalkers AndyG, Newcal, Mark Wuschke, Daryl, Walter John, NApalm, Comic097, Kennybenjamin A couple of other Palmtalkers were also in attendance...Neil C came and said hello...NthEastpalms and Steve99....this must be the largest gathering of Aussie Palmtalkers ever...12 if my calculations are c…
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Palmfest\PACSOF\PlantaPalm.com
by Sierra- 2 replies
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Looking for more details on Palmfest 2007 in Jacksonville this weekend. Why isn't there anything on the PACSOF website (www:plantapalm.com) ? I thought this was PACSOF's big event. Have anymore events or gardens been scheduled for Sunday ?
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cfpacs CFPACS June Meeting in Orlando
by Mike Evans- 18 replies
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Mark Your Calendars! Central Florida Palm & Cycad Society Garden Tour & Meeting Saturday, June 28, 2014 10am to 3pm Leu Gardens, Orlando Join your fellow palm and cycad enthisiasts on a guided tour of the gardens & palm collection with Leu's specialist Eric Schmidt Free for current CFPACS members. $8 for non-members.
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New Zealand Palm and Cycad Society
by Caryota_gigas- 1 reply
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You are invited to The New Zealand Palm and Cycad Society's Annual Palm, Cycad and Subtropical Sale When: March 8th and 9th 2008, 9am to 4pm daily. Where: Auckland Botanic Gardens, Manurewa This years sale will be held over 2 days at the ABG. This is a covered venue. FREE parking. Toilets and food and beverages close by. Many palm trees are planted in the Botanic Gardens making this a great venue to check on what your new purchases will look like in the years to come.
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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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PSSC JULY 15, 2017 MEETING
by DoomsDave- 1 follower
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SATURDAY JULY 15, 2017 PSSC MEETING Los Angeles, CA The PSSC's July 15, 2017 meeting will be at two gardens in Los Angeles County, near the Orange County border: Jackie and Rene in La Mirada, and Sergio Burciagga, in Whittier. Both of these gardens are true gems, maintained to tidy perfection with perfect examples of envy-inducing rare palms. FIRST GARDEN Jackie and Rene's garden is a first time garden with many gems raised by dedicated palm fanatics. Highlights include various Dypsis and a hybrid Hyophorbe, with trunk. There’s also a large H. verschaffeltii, and a Cocothrinax miraguama, and many more. Not a huge garden but grand just the sam…
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You weren't hallucinating. It's new, it's improved, it's sleek, it's sophisticated, and all the links work. I think. New server, servin' well. Click on the link and see. Now, you can do PayPal for everything! http://palmssc.org/ If something's missing, or inaccurate, shoot me a PM. Thanks
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Cyber vs. Face-to-Face
by Paul The Palm Doctor!- 2 replies
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How many cyber friendships from "Palm Talk" and other web communities have emerged from two dimensional status to three dimensional friendships? How many posters regularly visit eachother's homes and over time, have developed strong face-to-face friendships? Just Curious? Also if you all do "get together" do the conversations mostly concentrate on palms or do your "live" frienships usually go beyond the initial focus subject that brought you together?
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cfpacs Central Florida Palm & Cycad Society - Spring Field Trip & Meeting - Sat. 04/13/2019 + Sun. 04/14/2019
by kinzyjr- 8 replies
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Date: April 13 & 14, 2019 Location: Mounts Botanical Garden on Saturday plus other locations for Sunday Address for Mounts: 531 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach What’s happening: Saturday, April 13 – 9am to 4pm The Palm Beach Palm and Cycad Society is hosting their annual one-day fundraiser sale at Mounts Botanical Garden. Over 500 species of Palms & Cycads in all shapes and sizes, a limited supply of a top-rated fertilizer, palm and cycad reference books, Palm Beach Palm & Cycad Society t-shirts available for purchase. (https://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/59521-palm-sale-at-mounts-on-april-13th/) CFPACS has made arran…
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When: Friday Feb. 2nd, 2007, 5:00 p.m. Where: Pavilion 2 (the big one) at Wailoa River State Park, a mile from downtown Hilo. Entrance from Manono Street & Hwy 11. Silent auction: begins at 5:00 p.m. and closes after dinner. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Not so silent auction: after the dinner. Reservations must be received by Friday, Jan. 26, along with your check, payable to Hawaii Island Palm Society. Cost for the BBQ is $8 per member and $10 for guests / non-members. You can also renew (or sign up for 2007 membership) at the same time: $8 for one year. Please indicate name of each person attending. Mail check & info to: HIPS, P.O. Box 1585, Kea'au, HI …
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CFPACS 2025 Spring Meeting Date: Saturday, March 15th, 2025 Please RSVP to cfpacs.membership@gmail.com prior to the meeting. First Site: A Private Garden in Merritt Island Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM Address: will be given to those who RSVP. Information about the garden from the owners: We are on a small 10,000 sf lot located in Merritt Island on a canal that leads to the Banana River, USDA zone 10a. We have lived in this house for about 6 years now. I have always held an interest in gardening but rarely have I been actively engaged in it. After picking some Christmas Palm seeds up off the gr…
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nearest organization to my area?
by wendisplantation- 4 replies
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Hello all- Can someone give me an idea of how to find a local chapter so that I can join too? I would be happy to help with organizing local events as well, if needed. Thanks in advance! Wendi
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Next SoCal meeting
by iwan- 2 replies
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Can anyone confirm that the next meeting is the third weekend in July? Any more details? Not much on the SoCal website.
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Coming Out
by Bilbo- 5 replies
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I have been instructed by UGL of England that we are all supposed to make the Craft less "secret" . Oh well I have been a member for many years and I loved the ceremonials and those fantastic dinners. Thats where I learned my public speaking. Us guys are NOT in a Great Conspiracy for World Domination. Mores the pity! We raise millions for heart and cancer charities and are bringing up and educating orphans. If there is a great conspiracy please let me know! (its usually Masons, Jews, Communists, and Gays who are responsible apparently) - sure we have Jewish and Gay Guys on the forum -some of top members - tho I doubt if we have any Commies here! Regardez brethren …
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PSSC MEETING JULY, 2014 VENTURA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
by DoomsDave- 18 replies
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JULY PSSC MEETING SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2014 CAMARILLO, VENTURA COUNTY The July meeting will have two gardens on tour in Camarillo, Ventura County. Both gardens have seen many changes and have flourished since our last visit five years ago. We will be having a potluck luncheon so don’t forget to bring a favorite side dish (a main meat dish will be provided). The first garden is that of Robert and Pam Solakian and the tour will begin at 11:00a.m. Many small and medium-sized palms are growing well under an open tree canopy. There are large Howea and Rhopalostylis now encircle the pool area and many new species rare to the Ventura/ Santa Barbara area. Tropical …
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cfpacs Central Florida Palm & Cycad Society - Fall Meeting - Sat. 10/19/2019 + Sun. 10/20/2019
by kinzyjr- 18 replies
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Please save the dates of October 19th and 20th for the Fall Meeting and plan on it taking place in the Naples/Ft. Myers area. Last I heard, Naples Botanical garden was to be one of the stops. If you are interested in serving on the board or having your garden included at an upcoming event, please feel free to respond to the email you received if you are a current or former member. Further details and updates will be provided as they are finalized on this thread.
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