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Northern California Palm Society Meeting

ghar41

By ghar41
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John Smolowe's Garden Date: Sunday, August 15th, 2010

Time: 1-5 pm

Location: 560 Berkeley Ave. Menlo Park

The Smolowe & Werne garden is over 20 years old (Sunset zone 15), and is planted on a one acre lot. There are many palm species in the ground, among the genera are Archontophoenix, Brahea, Trachycarpus, and Trithrinax. Many others are still young, with Jubaea chilensis and Sabal palmetto just forming trunks, and the hybrid Butia x Syagrus at about 6 feet of trunk. Many other smaller palms are planted along with cycads, bananas, gingers, cacti and succulents, passionfruit, water lilies, several types of giant bamboo along with many orchids and and bromeliads hanging from the trees .

Our garden tour will be followed by a meeting then an auction of palms and companion plants. If you have any specimens to contribute to our fund raiser the Society would be grateful. A potluck luncheon is planned; contributions will be welcome.

Directions: 560 Berkeley Avenue in Menlo Park, between Coleman Avenue and Bay Roads.

From the North, take 101 to the Willow Road West/Menlo Park Exit. Take the first right onto Bay Road. Bear left in 100 yards to stay on Bay Road. In about 0.5 miles turn left on Berkeley Ave. 560 is 0.4 miles down on the left, just past Peninsula Way. There's a large Phoenix canariensis outside the gate.

From the South, same, except use the Willow Road West exit to cross over 101, then turn right on Bay Road.

From the East Bay, use the Dumbarton Bridge. The 2nd traffic light, about a mile after the bridge ends, is Willow Road. Turn left on Willow and drive about a mile until you reach 101. Cross over 101, the turn right on Bay

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Glenn

Modesto, California

 

Sunset Zone 14   USDA 9b

 

Low Temp. 19F/-7C 12-20-1990         

 

High Temp. 111F/43C 07-23-2006

 

Annual Average Precipitation 13.12 inches/yr.

 

             

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Patrick Veteran

Patrick

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Thanks for the info, Glenn!

I'll check the calendar!

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Oakley, California

55 Miles E-NE of San Francisco, CA

Solid zone 9, I can expect at least one night in the mid to low twenties every year.

Hot, dry summers. Cold, wet winters.

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ghar41 Veteran

ghar41

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Bump!

We hope to see everyone Sunday the 15th!

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Glenn

Modesto, California

 

Sunset Zone 14   USDA 9b

 

Low Temp. 19F/-7C 12-20-1990         

 

High Temp. 111F/43C 07-23-2006

 

Annual Average Precipitation 13.12 inches/yr.

 

             

John Case Grand Master

John Case

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Photos from the Smolowe Garden attached. I am only posting my photos without comment and there is much more there in the garden.

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John Case

Brentwood CA

Owner and curator of Hana Keu Garden

USDA Zone 9b more or less, Sunset Zone 14 in winter 9 in summer

"Its always exciting the first time you save the world. Its a real thrill!"

John Case Grand Master

John Case

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Set 2

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John Case

Brentwood CA

Owner and curator of Hana Keu Garden

USDA Zone 9b more or less, Sunset Zone 14 in winter 9 in summer

"Its always exciting the first time you save the world. Its a real thrill!"

John Case Grand Master

John Case

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Set 3

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John Case

Brentwood CA

Owner and curator of Hana Keu Garden

USDA Zone 9b more or less, Sunset Zone 14 in winter 9 in summer

"Its always exciting the first time you save the world. Its a real thrill!"

John Case Grand Master

John Case

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Set 4

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John Case

Brentwood CA

Owner and curator of Hana Keu Garden

USDA Zone 9b more or less, Sunset Zone 14 in winter 9 in summer

"Its always exciting the first time you save the world. Its a real thrill!"

John Case Grand Master

John Case

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Set 5

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John Case

Brentwood CA

Owner and curator of Hana Keu Garden

USDA Zone 9b more or less, Sunset Zone 14 in winter 9 in summer

"Its always exciting the first time you save the world. Its a real thrill!"

John Case Grand Master

John Case

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Set 6

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John Case

Brentwood CA

Owner and curator of Hana Keu Garden

USDA Zone 9b more or less, Sunset Zone 14 in winter 9 in summer

"Its always exciting the first time you save the world. Its a real thrill!"

John Case Grand Master

John Case

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Set 7

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John Case

Brentwood CA

Owner and curator of Hana Keu Garden

USDA Zone 9b more or less, Sunset Zone 14 in winter 9 in summer

"Its always exciting the first time you save the world. Its a real thrill!"

John Case Grand Master

John Case

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Set 8

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John Case

Brentwood CA

Owner and curator of Hana Keu Garden

USDA Zone 9b more or less, Sunset Zone 14 in winter 9 in summer

"Its always exciting the first time you save the world. Its a real thrill!"

John Case Grand Master

John Case

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Last set....

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an enjoyable day in an 'ecletic' garden.

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John Case

Brentwood CA

Owner and curator of Hana Keu Garden

USDA Zone 9b more or less, Sunset Zone 14 in winter 9 in summer

"Its always exciting the first time you save the world. Its a real thrill!"

palmazon Mentor

palmazon

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Beautiful gardens

thanks for taking the time to share your images

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I get by with a little help from my fronds

freakypalmguy Grand Master

freakypalmguy

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It's amazing, with as much time as I spend on Palm Talk, that I can miss threads like this one. Nice pics John.

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Matt in Temecula, CA

Hot and dry in the summer, cold with light frost in the winter. Halfway between the desert and ocean

ghar41 Veteran

ghar41

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Really nice John, thanks for posting.

Glenn

Modesto, California

 

Sunset Zone 14   USDA 9b

 

Low Temp. 19F/-7C 12-20-1990         

 

High Temp. 111F/43C 07-23-2006

 

Annual Average Precipitation 13.12 inches/yr.

 

             

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