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PSSC September 15, 2018 meeting
by DoomsDave- 4 replies
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Dear PSSC members (AND EVERYONE ELSE), I'm pleased to announce that the September 15, 2018 meeting, potluck, and auction will be held at the home and garden of Don Tollefson, at 935 Coeur d'Alene Avenue, Venice, California, in Los Angeles County. Don is a board member of the PSSC, and has been a stalwart nut since I joined in 1993, and before. 25 years-plus! Don's garden is on an "estate-size" lot in one of the very best climates in Southern California. Ocean nearby, out of the tsunami zone, never too hot, humidity to fool the tropicals, so much to love. Don started his garden about 7 years ago, so there's nothing towering overhead. Yet. But there will be, and in th…
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PSSC SEPTEMBER 2017 MEETING
by DoomsDave- 1 follower
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September 16, 2017 MEETING TAKE A DEEP BREATH The PSSC’s September 16, 2017 will be at two gardens in Orange County: Bill Dickenson and Bob Burtscher, both in Fullerton, in the northern part of the county. Mr. Dickenson has shown his garden a number of times before; Mr, Buirtscher’s garden is hosting a meeting for the first time. FIRST GARDEN Bill Dickenson started his garden so long ago, it’s a bit scary; back in the 1970s, when he first bought his house overlooking a nearby golf course. A long-time and continuing Board member, Mr. Dickenson has some marvelously mature specimens for your viewing pleasure, the crown jewel of …
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PSSC September, 2013 Meeting - POINT LOMA
by DoomsDave- 10 replies
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Hello, everyone: Our September 21, 2013 PSSC meeting is going to be in the Point Loma section of San Diego. Our next Society meeting will be in the Point Loma district of coastal San Diego. 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 Willoughby garden. There will be chairs for the general meeting. Water and soft drinks will be offered at a nominal charge. GARDEN NUMBER ONE: Home of John Collom at 4370 Santa monica Ave, San Diego…
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The Palm Society of Southern California had its November 15, 2015 meeting and all went very well. The first half was at the home and garden of Barry McElmurry, in Vista. He has about an acre there, and it's full of great palms.
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PSSC: Is there a November meeting?
by Jon T- 2 replies
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I looked on our Southern Cal. Palm Society website, and find no mention of a November meeting. Will there be one, as usual? I know meetings are often announced at the preceding one, but that leaves those of us who weren't there out of the loop.
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PSSC's April 16, 2022 meeting
by DoomsDave- 1 follower
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TWO GARDENS, SIDE BY SIDE RARE SPECIES, MATURE TREES - PLANT AUCTION AND RAFFLE GARDEN #1 THE QUA GARDEN 5328 BRAGG ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92122 Bret and Linda Qua purchased their home in early 2002. Within a year they had begun work on installing a pool and working on hardscape and landscaping, of course centered around their love of palms. Bret has attempted to create a somewhat wild looking, only marginally manicured garden with palms that appeal to him. As such, there are a combination of both common and somewhat rarer palms. Three sizable Washingtonia that came with the house still surround the spa, while other less common species abound such as Roystonea, Burretio…
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PSSC'S JANUARY 15, 2022 ZOOM MEETING
by DoomsDave- 0 replies
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The Palm Society of Southern California is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Debbie and Greg Hamann Garden, El Cajon, CA Don will show pictures of the Hamann garden, and provide his own long-palm-experienced take on what a grand and glorious collection and garden it is. This isn't to be missed even (especially!) you were there in person back in November. Live the joy again! By: Donald R. Hodel Time: Jan 15, 2022 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) To Join Zoom Meeting, click on link at scheduled time and date: https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/97600941191?pwd…
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PSSC'S JULY 2022 IN PERSON MEETING IN SANDY EGO
by DoomsDave- 16 replies
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Hello, everyone: The PSSC's July 16, 2022 PSSC meeting is going to be in the Point Loma section of San Diego at two gardens which are only a few minutes apart. There will be a PSSC Board meeting at the first garden, followed by a potluck lunch, auction and raffle at the second garden. Most importantly, the ocean is nearby, so you can take a break from that torrid inland heat and enjoy a palmy day near the beach. GARDEN NUMBER ONE: Home and garden of Burt Repine at 4575 Orchard, San Diego 92107. A garden filled with rare palms, including Roystoneas, Archontophoenix, etc. On a hillside with an incomparable view of the ocean. GARDEN NUMBER TWO: Home of…
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PSSC's June 18, 2022 Meeting in Huntington Beach!
by DoomsDave- 7 replies
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Dear Palm Lovers: We at the PSSC are enormously pleased to announce that we will be holding our Saturday, June 18, 2022, PSSC meeting at the homes and gardens of John Boyer at 21561 Archer Circle, and Guy Young at 21551 Archer Circle, in Huntington Beach, CA 92646. We have visited both of these gardens in the past, and they are better than ever. Both John and Guy have engaged in remodels of their homes and gardens. You'll note the changes and love the things they kept, we promise! One thing they kept was their friendship gate in the backyard for easy access to each garden from the other. If that's not friendship, what is? John Boyer removed …
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PSSC'S MARCH 18, 2023 MEETING IN FALLBROOK!
by DoomsDave- 6 replies
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Palm Lovers: The PSSC will have its March 18, 2023 meeting at two well-established gardens in Fallbrook, in northern San Diego County: Garden One is the home and garden of Gregg and Linda Opgenorth, 40787 Via De La Roca, Fallbrook, CA 92028; Garden Two is at the home and garden of John and Leland Otto, 1617 Prince Street. Fallbrook, CA 92028. Garden One: The Opgenorths have hosted PSSC meetings in the past, and this wonderful garden has only gotten better with time. This two-acre lot is one of the palmiest places you'll ever see. A big Parajubaea torallyi torallyi, plus Trithrinax, Phoenix, gorgeous Arenga engleri, New Caledonians, and arbor and path …
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Dear Palm Lovers: We are extremely pleased to announce that we will be having our November 19, 2022 gathering at two gardens in northern San Diego county, one in Encinitas, and the other in Oceanside. Garden No. 1: The first garden will be at the home of Tracy & Dana Strahl at 1723 Eucalyptus Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024. The garden in the coastal Leucadia portion of Encinitas was started in 2010. While this is an older neighborhood, the quarter acre lot was stripped nearly bare of plantings after they purchased the home to make room for Tracy’s container collection of Palms and Cycads he accumulated after running out of space to plant in their…
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A big WHOOP OF APPLAUSE for Palm Talker and new PSSC San Diego Chair @Josh-O for setting this up! And, our hosts, including @ellidro and @Matt in SDfor agreeing to share their gardening glory. The PSSC's September 16, 2023 meeting will be held at two gardens we've never been to before. This is going to be yin-yang and yang-yin; small and big, and too much and not enough. Two gardens, both full of wonderful palms, many of which I haven't seen in the ground in California before. At their peak in San Diego's glorious climate. Garden No. One: Nick Ordille, 1075 Guadajara Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024. The front yard has some very nice (A…
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I'm pleased to announce that we will be visiting two gardens in Huntington Beach, Orange County on September 17, 2022. GARDEN NO. 1: The home and garden of Gary Wild at 20551 Montauk Cir. Huntington Beach. He started his garden about 20 years ago. His yard is full of mostly mature palms including a 12’ tall bottle palm, several Dypsis, Clinostigma savoryanum, and a large Kentiopsis oliviformis and many others, most nice and tall (give yourself something to look forward to if you have a new garden). GARDEN NO. 2: The home and garden of Darrin and Holly Aldridge, at 518 15th Street, Huntington Beach. This is a first time visit of this garden for the Palm S…
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Queensland Garden Expo
by Cycadcenter- 8 replies
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Queensland Garden Expo is coming up again in July. Hope to be over and go again this year. http://qldgardenexpo.com.au/
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Lucky Hawaiian Island Palm Society gets to see rare and beautiful palms without braving leeches or snakes. April 8, 2016 at UH Hilo rm UCB #100 at 7:00pm Even luckier folks get to take home some of these species if they are clever enough to win them as prizes during the lecture, so pay attention. A consolation prize for online palm enthusiasts is that a link to the lecture will be posted on Jeff's Floribunda website and Palmpedia shortly after the event.
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Reception and Tour of Fairchild
by carllewis- 0 replies
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IPS Biennial attendees and all members of the South Florida Palm Society are invited to a reception and tour of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden on Friday, September 29th, 2006, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the FTBG Jean Ellen Sheehan Visitors Center ballroom. The reception will begin at 5 pm with refreshments provided by the South Florida Palm Society and a brief welcoming address from FTBG Palm Conservation Program staff, followed by a narrated tram tour from 6 to 7 pm of Fairchild’s world famous palm collection. The event is free. RSVP by September 20th, 2006 to Tricia Frank at 305-667-1651 ext. 3391 or pfrank@fairchildgarden.org.
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Remembering Robert Riffle
by Jana- 0 replies
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The Palm Society of South Texas will meet at the Mercer Arboretum in Humble, Texas, June 23rd, 2007, to commemorate the memorial bench we purchased in memory of Robert Lee Riffle. We will meet at La Cabana Restaurant at noon that day for lunch. At 2:00 we will gather at the bench, which is placed in the Mercer's tropical garden near Bob's favorite palm there, a Livistona saribus. The Mercer Society is accepting donations at this time to complete the memorial project. Additional components of the project include a plaque and a wind chime. Some Otatea acuminata, Mexican weeping bamboo, has already been acquired with donations collected so far. Visit PSST's Rob…
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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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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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Saint Johns Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve Yard Sale on Sunday, June 12th, 2022 Palm Society Members are welcome to participate in, buy, or donate anything they’d like. Doors open for sales from 8AM to 5PM, but anyone who can lend a hand can come in as early as 7AM. Doughnuts provided! All proceeds go to the garden. Contact John with any questions: Phone: 904.553.7563 Email: palmcabinman@gmail.com
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Sale & Show
by palmazon- 0 replies
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Today and tomorrow 10:00a-4:00p Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 4095 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90232 405 N > Culver exit > right turn > approximately 1 mile until the intersection of Overland/Culver on the SW corner (big fountain with 'Film' sculpture)
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Sale at Veber's Jungle Homestead
by EllisB- 2 replies
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Leslie Veber is opening her gates to the public on Saturday Nov. 17. There will be other venders there and should be fun. So if you want to come by she's located at 24605 SW 197 ave. Later Ellis
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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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SFPS - 38th Fall Palm Show & Sale - 265+ species & varieties - South Florida Palm Society
by MameyDisco- 1 follower
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Show was listed in the Palm Talk community calendar, thanks! https://www.palmtalk.org/forum/calendar/1-community-calendar The Palm Report is now posted on the SFPS website. PDF is available there... https://southfloridapalmsociety.org/palm-sale The South Florida Palm Society's 38th Fall Palm Show & Sale... November 19th & 20th, 2022 at Pinecrest Gardens 10am – 5pm (SAT - SUN) 265+ species & varieties of palms & cycads from 10 vendors Featuring Hundreds of Species of Rare, Native, & Exotic Palms Download species list at our website SFPSMiami.org SPECIES LIST https:/…
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South Florida Palm Society's 39th Fall Palm Show & Sale Saturday, November 4 & Sunday, November 5 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. https://southfloridapalmsociety.org/palm-sale/ Link to the Fairchild FTBG webshop for tickets is posted on the SFPS website and blog post linked above. Sign up to the SFPS email list as well if interested. Species list will be distributed once The Palm Report is completed. Vendor list 2023 Vendor List 1 David Lord 2 Clay Porch 5 Delores Harshaw 7 Jeffrey DeMott …
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