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Forums

  1. THE IPS - INTERNATIONAL PALM SOCIETY

    1. PRESIDENT’S PAGE

      Direct line to/from the current IPS President Dr. Andy Hurwitz

      • 26 posts
      IPS President
      Save the Species, 2024
      IPS President,

    2. IPS GENERAL DISCUSSIONS

      News/Notices/Announcements], Questions, Suggestions, Etc.

      • 556 posts
      cactuscub
      What to know about Vietnam Endangered Palms.
      cactuscub,

    3. IPS NEWSLETTER LIBRARY

      LINK TO IPS NEWLETTER LIBRARY - ALL ISSUES

      • 18 posts
      IPS Newsletter Editor
      February 2026 International Palm Society Newsletter – Vietnam Preview
      IPS Newsletter Editor,

    4. IPS BIENNIALS

      Special Adventures

      • 5k posts
      Jeff Searle
      2026 biennial
      Jeff Searle,

    5. LOCAL CHAPTER AFFILIATES

      Listings for various local IPS Affiliates - You can join for Newsletters, Garden Tours, etc.

      • 47 posts
      CFPACS
      Central Florida Palm and Cycad Society
      CFPACS,

  2. Palmtalk

    1. DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

      Identification, Cultivation, Landscaping, General Interest, START HERE

      • 693.8k posts
      Brad52
      So What Caught Your Eye Today?
      Brad52,

    2. COLD HARDY PALMS

      Selecting and growing palms for colder climates.

      • 89.8k posts
      Ohiopalmloverz6
      The Palm Trees of Dublin, Ireland
      Ohiopalmloverz6,

    3. PALMS IN POTS

      Interior, Greenhouse, Nursery, or Container Ranch

      • 21.2k posts
      happypalms
      A little tour of the collection
      happypalms,

    4. OUR COMMUNITY OF PALM PEOPLE

      The Personalities of the Palm World

      • 92 posts
      Rachael_Holahan
      BEARE, Elena - Director
      Rachael_Holahan,

    5. PALMAS Y PALMERAS EN ESPAÑOL (Spanish Forum)

      El Foro de la IPS en Lengua Castellana

      • 4.9k posts
      SeanK
      Alguien
      SeanK,

    6. TRAVEL LOGS

      Palms from local trips and exotic travels, Chapter Meetings, and Botanical Gardens.

      • 43.6k posts
      Husain
      Antwerp zoo
      Husain,

    7. WEATHER / CLIMATE

      • 79.2k posts
      UK_Palms
      What is your current yard temperature?
      UK_Palms,

    8. FREEZE DAMAGE DATA

      Share Your Experiences of Palm Hardiness

      • 5.7k posts
      JLM
      2026_02 - Florida Palmageddon Observations and Damage Photo Thread
      JLM,

    9. AFFILIATE NEWS AND  MEETING DATES

      Calender of Events

      • 5.8k posts
      CFPACS
      Central Florida Palm & Cycad Society - Summer 2026 Meeting
      CFPACS,

    10. PALM EXCHANGE - PLANTS, SEEDS, & "PALMY" ITEMS FOR SALE / SWAP

      Palms/Seeds Offered and Located

      • 48.6k posts
      Brodogfish
      fortunei x princeps
      Brodogfish,

  3. Off Topic Forums

    1. TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

      • 115.2k posts
      Urban Rainforest
      Cycad cones and flushes
      Urban Rainforest,

    2. OHANA NUI  -  OFF TOPIC SUB-FORUM

      IPS Friends and Family
      "Ohana Nui" - Hawaiian for extended family

      • 70.3k posts
      Silas_Sancona
      Garden Visitors
      Silas_Sancona,

    3. MEMORIALS

      Thoughts and memories of fellow members

      • 1.7k posts
      JohnAndSancho
      RIP Pal Meir
      JohnAndSancho,

    4. ADMINISTRATION

      Suggestions, problems, or questions related to the smooth operation of the site.

      • 3.4k posts
      SeanK
      Why is there no list of nurseries?
      SeanK,

    5. FORUM BASICS FOR BEGINNERS

      Info on Using and Enjoying the Forum

      • 1.5k posts
      Cody Salem
      Testing
      Cody Salem,

  4. TAHINA PRESERVATION PROJECT

    1. A SURPRISE DISCOVERY - THE STORY UNFOLDS

      Read the step-by-step exciting discovery as it unfolded right here on PalmTalk

      • 2 posts
      waykoolplantz
      THE TOPIC THAT STARTED EVERYTHING - A Must Read.
      waykoolplantz,

    2. TAHINA QUESTIONS, FEEDBACK, AND FAQs

      Ask you questions, look for answers, and add any ideas or feedback here.

      • 11 posts
      Phoenikakias
      How Can I Get Those Cool Tahina Banners & Badges
      Phoenikakias,

    3. GROWING AND DISCUSSING TAHINA

      Stories and experiences surrounding Tahina.

      • 100 posts
      PalmBossTampa
      Tahina palms in public gardens?
      PalmBossTampa,

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