FCPS Spring Meeting

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For our Spring 2008 FCPS Meeting. Dr. Merrill Wilcox has invited us to his two gardens. The meeting will be held on Saturday April 5th. @ 10:30 am.  Dr. Merrill Wilcox has one of the most mature and established palm gardens in our society. 

The first location we will be meeting at 10:30 am is at :

2911 NW 30th. Terrace

Gainesville, FL. 32605-2728      

Here we will tour the garden for 1-2 hours and then we will go over to the second location (approx 20-25 minute drive) at:

9430 NW 226th Street

Alachua FL. 32615-7842    

At this location we will tour the garden have lunch, then have a palm/cycad/plant auction, for donated items to the FCPS. We will also have personal sales for individuals that want to participate.

Please RSVP with FCPS President, David Casella, A.S.A.P. via e-mail at dc_palm@msn.com or by phone at 904-568-4151.

[tank]

Wow,

A palm meeting that I don't have to drive a 100 mls to get to!

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Is anyone on the board planning on going to this?  

Merrill has an impressive collection of mature palms and various hybrids.  This is a great opportunity for those interested in cold hardy palms.

[SW_FL_Palms]

It's a long drive north, but we will be there.

We have been to Merrill's before, and he does have a  very interesting collection of hybrid palms.  We also plan on a visit to Kanapaha Gardens & Devil's Millhopper.   There are native Needle palms down in the Millhopper.

Can any locals tell us what plant nurseries we should visit.?

Dave & Geri

SW FL

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(SW_FL_Palms @ Apr. 01 2008,07:50)

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It's a long drive north, but we will be there.

We have been to Merrill's before, and he does have a  very interesting collection of hybrid palms.  We also plan on a visit to Kanapaha Gardens & Devil's Millhopper.   There are native Needle palms down in the Millhopper.

Can any locals tell us what plant nurseries we should visit.?

Dave & Geri

SW FL

Great!

There are some very nice Needle Palms in habitat at a local park right next to Merrill's house (the first stop).  The park is called Ring Park and it follows one of the many creeks in town.

[kylecawazafla]

I need a ride! If anyone can pick someone up from the University, send me a PM.

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Wanted to say thanks for everyone that came to Merrill's.  It was really nice getting to meet folks and match faces to IPS "handles".

Hopefully someone will post some pics because I forgot my camara .

[SW_FL_Palms]

Photos are posted under Travel Logs

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