Mardy Darian's Garden On Tour

[MattyB 2,158]

Sorry, I wasn't born yet, old guy.

[Morabeza 37]

Great news Phil, thank you for posting this. I'll be there!

[Gonzer 1,990]

Sorry, I wasn't born yet, old guy.

[Randy 9]

Would love to be there, enjoy the tour!

[Phil 119]

I came across a picture of Mardy from one of his trips to Madagascar. I'm not sure who took the photo.

Phil

[palmazon 104]

we got one renewal and four new members so far

[palmazon 104]

I just posted in AFFILIATE NEWS AND MEETING DATES a request for volunteers (not board members) to check extant and accept new memberships at the gate - any takers?

[DoomsDave 10,078]

Come on, you guys, we need the help.

Palmazon and I aren't superhuman . . .

[palmazon 104]

I'll even let you wear the sombrero-

don't everyone jump at once...

[LJG 1,289]

I would but I am already helping at the tour.

[palmazon 104]

thank you, lenny-G...

a heartfelt huzzah to Phil for sheer tenacity

the rest of y'all- this is a prime opportunity to drum up interest among all your non-palm friends and associates

we could use a boost

[Zeeth 2,431]

Someone take a pic of the coconut at his poolhouse! I hear that it's starting to fruit

[palmcurry 57]

Someone take a pic of the coconut at his poolhouse! I hear that it's starting to fruit

If there is a coconut there and I am permitted to see it, I will indeed get shots of it.

[Gtlevine 332]

Coconut is in the poolhouse and is planted against the house and curves up over the walk. It has 10 feet of trunk and fruiting, quite beautiful.

[BeaumontTropics 49]

Providing I can find a babysitter, I should be able to make it! Hopefully this garden lives up to the hype! I'm super pumped for this tour! FINS!!

[BS Man about Palms 2,495]

Coconut is in the poolhouse and is planted against the house and curves up over the walk. It has 10 feet of trunk and fruiting, quite beautiful.

To me though, the large Dypsis White Stem in the poolhouse is far more of an attraction!!...

[Gtlevine 332]

Coconut is in the poolhouse and is planted against the house and curves up over the walk. It has 10 feet of trunk and fruiting, quite beautiful.

To me though, the large Dypsis White Stem in the poolhouse is far more of an attraction!!...

The coconut blows away the White Stem, but I will still take the trunking Prestoniana over all of them.

Gary

[Hilo Jason 3,692]

I changed my flight to get home in time for this (flying home 2 days early from a work trip to Minnesota(. can't wait!

[LJG 1,289]

Someone take a pic of the coconut at his poolhouse! I hear that it's starting to fruit

Never fully fruits as it has aborted them all. It is trying though!

[palmazon 104]

a quick thank you for the overwhelming number of volunteers

oh wait, there aren't any

come on folks - this is what makes our society exceptional, no?

the willingness to pitch in and help out

show your moxie

[Phil 119]

Group,

Mardy is not sure he will open the "Pool House". This is because of the physical layout of the area. One way in; one way out. He's afraid attendees will get trapped inside without an easy exit because of the narrow walkway. He'll decide by the day of the meeting.

Phil

[palmazon 104]

Maybe we need to install a zipline in the poolhouse - Matt & Paul can reenact scenes from Tarzan...

We have one member willing to help - excellent.

Fortunately, I've already visited Mardy's - I wouldn't want my sole volunteer stranded at the gate with no chance to see the gardens.

[DoomsDave 10,078]

Maybe we need to install a zipline in the poolhouse - Matt & Paul can reenact scenes from Tarzan...

We have one member willing to help - excellent.

Fortunately, I've already visited Mardy's - I wouldn't want my sole volunteer stranded at the gate with no chance to see the gardens.

You could play Cheetah . . . .

[DoomsDave 10,078]

Wait a minute!

Get on down 'dere!

[palmazon 104]

reel it in, cupcake...

For any would-be volunteer(s) afraid of getting stranded checking memberships and accepting applications at the gate -

I've already visited Mardy's garden, so I'll be able to handle most of the traffic; I'd appreciate any additional help to prevent a huge log-jam so everyone gets enough time to view the gardens - get the picture? I'm sure most arrivals will be staggered throughout the am so we won't have a line like the latest Tom Cruise movie, with folks queuing up to exit early...

[Jeff Searle 1,204]

After giving this much thought, something as great as this chance dosen't come around that often. I booked my flights and will arrive the friday before the tour and then fly out early monday. The last time I made a visit to Mardy's garden was back in the early 90's.

I look forward to seeing how the collection has grown and especially seeing many friends from here on PalmTalk. And a nice break from the mid 90's and extreamly high humidity everyday will be a nice change. BTW, what's all this May/Gray...June/Gloom all about?

Jeff

[LJG 1,289]

You should have called first. You are on the "Do not allow list".

Glad you are coming. Should be a great tour.

[Peter 352]

Look forward to seeing you Jeff!

[LJG 1,289]

Look forward to seeing you Jeff!

You haven't seen each other since prison.

[sick1166 11]

amazing place to see

[BS Man about Palms 2,495]

Jeff promised me that he would pull weeds at my place if he could stay in the addition. So it's a deal!

Looking forward to a So Flo/So Cal/ Nor Cal/ Hawaii? PRA!

Is anyone coming over from Hawaii? Or do we count Kim now.

[Dr. George 238]

Jeff promised me that he would pull weeds at my place if he could stay in the addition. So it's a deal!

Looking forward to a So Flo/So Cal/ Nor Cal/ Hawaii? PRA!

Is anyone coming over from Hawaii? Or do we count Kim now.

Do I get half credit for Hawaii?

gmp

[BS Man about Palms 2,495]

Jeff promised me that he would pull weeds at my place if he could stay in the addition. So it's a deal!

Looking forward to a So Flo/So Cal/ Nor Cal/ Hawaii? PRA!

Is anyone coming over from Hawaii? Or do we count Kim now.

Do I get half credit for Hawaii?

gmp

Dr George, with you and Kim (assuming she'll be attending), it WILL count as Hawaii attendance! Cool, 4 regions represented so far!

[DoomsDave 10,078]

Jeff!

Wonderful to see that you're coming!

Tell you about May Gray and June Gloom later . . ..

[Darold Petty 3,695]

Richard Quiroz, (NorCal Pres), Glenn Harris, (NorCal Vice-Pres), Patrick Schafer, (Master Hybridizer), and I (old and in the way), plan to attend! Also, Perry Glenn, (SLO Palms nursery), from San Luis Obispo. See ya !

[freakypalmguy 489]

What about Dick?

[palmazon 104]

What about Dick?

Douglas, Matt - make sure to mention his last name

[freakypalmguy 489]

What about Dick?

Douglas, Matt - make sure to mention his last name

Sorry, you are correct Danny, Dick Douglas.

[DoomsDave 10,078]

What about Dick?

Douglas, Matt - make sure to mention his last name

Sorry, you are correct Danny, Dick Douglas.

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[MattyB 2,158]

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