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South Florida Palm Society - Meeting August 6, Monday
by Linda Apriletti- 0 replies
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Please join us at the SFPS Meeting this Monday, August 6, 7:30 pm at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road. Tim McKernan will be our guest speaker and will give a presentation about using palms in your landscape. Native Miamian Tim McKernan is a second generation landscape designer. His Father, Jack Kearns, was the ‘water feature’ pioneer for South Florida during the 70’s and ‘80’s and was also known for his unique Landscape design strategies. A chip off the old block, Tim founded and ran “Tropical Palm Gardens” for 10 years before deciding to go back to School and complete his Masters in Landscape Architecture. He was a previous SFPS Director and …
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The Palm Society of Southern California’s July, 2012 meeting will be held at the gardens of Greg Asbagh and Dean Ouer, in Encinitas, northern San Diego County, California on July 21, 2012. PSSC meeting, tours, potluck lunch, and Auction/Raffle Saturday July 21, 2012 ADDRESS: 817 Wood Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024 For about thirteen years, Greg and Maria Asbagh have put tremendous efforts into creating a garden paradise. It has been featured in garden magazines, books, television shows and is sought after for tours by nonprofit groups. It features unusual palm and cycad species as well as multiple decks, water features, a golf green and rare subtropical plants from…
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PSSC MEETING MAY OF 2012
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Okay As Pres of PSSC I was at the meeting, and many others of you were. And, for once, just ONCE [EXPLETIVE] I brought my camera and, was ambulatory 'nuff to take pictures So! Onward! The first Garden Was Ralph Velez's. WE NEED SOME MUSIC! Here it is, in my honest opinion . . . CLICK HERE FOR RUNNIN' WIHT THE DEVIL BY VH ooooh yeah! summer place, palmy place, if you like Here we come
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Palm Society of Southern California May 2012 Meeting
by DoomsDave- 15 replies
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The Palm Society of Southern California’s May, 2012 meeting will be held at the gardens of Ralph Velez and Larry Black, in Westminster and Fountain Valley, California on May 19, 2012. PSSC meeting, tours, potluck lunch, and Auction/Raffle Saturday May 19, 2012 ADDRESS # 1: 15461 Devonshire Circle, Westminster, CA 92683 Here we meet at one of the most-established gardens in Southern California, followed by a visit to a rising star. The first stop will be the Ralph Velez garden in Westminster. If you're an old-time member, you've likely been here before. Mr. Velez, a long-time board member of the PSSC, started his garden in the early 1960s. Here you can see w…
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cfpacs CFPACS Spring Meeting & Palm Sale in St Petersburg
by Mike Evans- 1 follower
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Central Florida Palm & Cycad Society will have its Spring meeting on March 31st. The first stop will be at Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum, located in downtown St. Petersburg. (901 North Shore Dr. St. Petersburg, FL 33713) Meeting will start at 10:00 with a tour of the garden. Info can be found at Gizella Kopsick. Everyone will have lunch on their own then visit the garden of Mike & Margie Evans, located at 6015 100th Way North, St Petersburg, 33708. Plan on arriving at the Evans garden ~ 1:00 - 1:30. There will be a tour of the 13 year old, 1.5 acre palm & cycad garden, with an auction, and sale afterwards. Attached are some maps of both areas. Note…
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Gulf Coast Chapter
by Kathryn- 0 replies
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The Gulf Coast Chapter of the IPS aims to connect palm enthusiasts along the Florida Panhandle and Alabama Gulf Coast. The quarterly meetings are held at botanical gardens and members' homes in locations such as Mobile, Loxley, Panama City, and Pensacola. The next meeting for the Gulf Coast Chapter will be Sunday, May 6 at the home of Tom and Eileen Mignerey in Cantonment, Florida. The meeting begins at noon with a member provided lunch including Tom's famous lobster hors d'oeuvres followed by a presentation on a variety of palm issues including planting, pollination, and hybridization. After the presentation there will be a brief business meeting followed by the alway…
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Gulf Coast Chapter, IPS
by Don- 0 replies
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Meeting is on Sunday May 6, 2012 @ 12:00 noon Located at the home of Tom and Eileen Mignerey 9649 North Eight Mile Creek Rd. Cantonment, Fl. Member provided lunch including lobster hors d'oeuvres followed by a brief presentation on a variety of palm issues including planting, pollination, and hybridization. After the presentation there will be a brief business meeting followed by our lively palm and cycad auction. Members are encouraged to bring guests and newcomers are always welcome!!!!!! Directions to Tom's Exit I-10 in Florida @ exit 7 (Pine Forest Rd) and come North. At the 1st light (rt90) turn left ( West ) and go 1/2 mile to Eight Mile Creek Rd. whe…
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BPACS April Outing 22/4/12
by Daryl- 0 replies
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Hi Everyone, the BPACS April outing is to Alma Park Zoo, followed by a visit to Rob’s Rare Palms. The outing will kick off at 10:00 am (22/4/12) at Alma Park Zoo, 18 Alma Rd, Dakabin. Meet in the car park. We have organised a group discount, so the admission will be $30. We were hoping for a larger discount, but that was the best they would give us... For those that don’t know, Alma Park Zoo was created by Bill Williams in 1969. Bill was also the owner of several palm nurseries and a keen collector. He transplanted many mature palms to help form the rainforest canopy of the zoo. Some palms within the zoo originate from Brisbane and are over 100 years old. T…
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Hawaii Island Palm Society Garden Tour
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On Sunday April 15, HIPS will be having a garden tour and pot luck at the Lundkvist garden in Leilani Estates. The tour is for members and their guests. Come join us to enjoy a Sunday afternoon at one of the most beautiful palm gardens anywhere. Please bring a dish to share and appropriate gear for Hilo weather. HIPS will supply dinner ware and water. The time is 1:30 pm. If you need directions, please call Tim Brian at (808) 333-5626.
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The Palm beach Palm & Cycad Society Will be having its Spring Sale at the Mounts Botanical Garden. Saturday March 31, 9:00AM to 4:00PM Sunday April 1,9:00AM to 3:00PM Admission to the Garden is free to sale attendees. The Garden is located At 559 North Military Trail on the West side of the road, between Southern Blvd. and Belvedere Road. The weather has been very good this year so there should be lots of choice goddies to be had!
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South Florida Palm Society
by Moose- 1 reply
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The South Florida Palm Society's next General Meeting is on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 7:30 pm. Craig Morell, Horticulturalist at Pinecrest Gardens (formerly Parrot Jungle) is the guest speaker. If you have not attended a presentation from Craig, I strongly urge you to come. Craig always gives an enjoyable and informative talk. Food will be potluck, drinks will be provided. Plant auction to follow. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 10901 Old Cutler Rd. Coral Gables, FL. Phone 305-667-1651. You can contact Lou Sguros, Corresponding Secretary, at nickelsonk@bellsouth.net or call 954-797-2868 for further information.
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Well, the big day is almost upon us. On Saturday, March 31, 2012, the PSSC will be hosting its March 31, 2012 meeting at the Los Angeles County Arboretum in Arcadia, California. The Palm Society of Southern California’s March, 2012 meeting will be held at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, in Arcadia, California on March 31, 2012. PSSC meeting, arboretum tours, and Auction/Raffle Saturday March 31, 2012 We will be in the “Palm Room,” appropriately enough. The staff will be glad to give directions. For those who have never seen it, the Arcadia Arboretum is one of the best of its kind around. Those who have been there before probably don’t need…
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THE PSSC’S MARCH, 2012 MEETING AND AUCTION The Palm Society of Southern California’s March, 2012 meeting will be held at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, in Arcadia, California on March 31, 2012. We will be in the “Palm Room,” appropriately enough. The staff will be glad to give directions. For those who have never seen it, the Arcadia Arboretum is one of the best of its kind around. Those who have been there before probably don’t need a reminder, but here’s one anyway. The Arboretum has a very nice palm and cycad collection, planted near the cottage used in the filming of “Fantasy Island” and a pond. There are other plant collections, famously includ…
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In case some of you need to make travel plans - this event is coming up. South Florida Palm Society 2012 Spring Palm Show & Sale at Montgomery Botanical Center March 17 and 18 9;30 am to 4:30 pm Free Admission Parking and enterance will be at: Gulliver Academy (south end of Montgomery's property) 12595 Red Road (Old Cutler), Coral Gables, FL 33156 The "World's Largest" Sale of Palms and Cycads has over 25 vendors and thousands of rare and exotic plants for sale. Ribbons are awarded for several categories including "Rarest Palm" and "most unusual plant". Montgomery Botanical Center will be providing guidedtours of th…
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Northern California Palm enthusiasts, Save the date, March 24, 1-5 pm, for our annual NCPS banquet. We are looking forward to an afternoon of food and conversation as well as a tour of the UC Berkeley botanical gardens led by UC horticultural staff member Dylan Ferreira. The UC Berkeley garden is a treasure trove of rare palms that include the genera Ceroxylon, Brahea, Ravenea and Parajubaea as well as many others. Details will be coming soon. Save the date!
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PACSOA 2012 Annual Show
by Walter John- 6 replies
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Palm and Cycad Societies of Australia 2012 Annual Show Weekend 3/4 March 9am - 3pm Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium Brisbane Features :- Australia's largest selection of common and rare palms and cycads for sale, both plants and seeds. Displays of native and exotic palms and cycads. Bookstore - clearance sale of society books and magazines. Educational displays. Food and refreshments. Membership. Admission: Adults - $3.00 Pensioners - $2.00 Children - Free All members welcome to bring plants to sell. Set-up is is Friday afternoon March 2 between noon and 6:00 pm.
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South Florida Palm Society - Monday, Feb 6 meeting
by Linda Apriletti- 1 follower
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This Monday, February 6 at 7:30 pm, the SFPS will have a general meeting at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd. Dr Larry Noblick, Palm Biologist at Montgomery Botanical Center will give a presentation entitled "Easy Ways to Identify Sabal Species" "They all look alike. Right? Come and learn some practical ways to identify the 15 currently recognized Sabal species. In an effort to verify the identification of the Sabal species at Montgomery Botanical Center, I finally had to get serious about the genus. I gleaned information from Scott Zona’s revision of Sabal, a Power Point Presentation on Sabal done by Tomas Font (Spain) at the 2010 IPS Biennia…
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SPS Winter Meeting and Plant Auction
by Turtile- 0 replies
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Southeastern Palm Society Winter Meeting and Plant Auction Saturday, February 25th @ 10AM Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens 2 Canebrake Rd Savannah, GA Jeff Stevens and Jimmy Martin will be the speakers and will regale members with accounts and photos of their travels to South America, including much new information on the genus Butia.
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Palm Meetings For Southern California Chapter
by Palm Daddy P- 0 replies
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Hey everyone, I need to find gardens in Orange County and Riverside County to have meetings at for the PSSC. If anyone lives in this area and is interested in having a meeting at their palm garden please let me know. Or if you know of any gardens also please tell me about them and I can try to contact the owners.. any input is appreciated thanks!
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Hawaii Island Palm Society Annual BBQ
by realarch- 1 follower
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Hawaii Island Palm Society Annual BBQ is February 3rd at the big pavilion in Wailoa State Park, Hilo. This is the Society's most popular annual event with good food and a great selection of palms in a 'silent auction' and a 'not so silent auction'. The deadline for registration has already passed, but you can call Grace to see if there is any room left. Go to hawaiiislandpalmsociety.com for contact info. Sign in is at 5:00 pm. We already have 90 registered, so it should be a festive evening of fun, friendship, and of course palms.
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Palm Society of Southern California Annual Banquet
by DoomsDave- 3 replies
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January 2012, Palm Society of Southern California Annual Banquet & Meeting. Catered Banquet, followed by PSSC meeting, lectures, and Auction/Raffle Visit The Huntington Botanical Gardens Saturday January 28, 2012 A world-class botanical garden For plant lovers of all types and stripes Our annual banquet is back again at the Huntington Botanical Gardens and Museum, in San Marino California. This is one of the world's premiere plant locations. If you have never been here, now is the chance to visit the gardens, and visit with fellow palm nuts. For those of you who have never seen the Huntington's New Botanical Conservatory, you are in for a real treat.…
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Plenty of Places at the PSSC Banquet
by DoomsDave- 0 replies
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Hello, everyone: There are still 50 places available at the Palm Society of Southern California Annual Banquet at the Huntington. More information here: LINK TO PSSC MEETING PAGE If you wish, you can shoot me a PM, and I'll tell you all about it! See you there, come to the auction, and schmooze with other palm lovers in So-Cal. Register, soon, space is limited . . . .
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PACSOWA
by Tyrone- 1 reply
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PACSOWA will be having there annual show and palm and cycad sale at Cannington Greyhounds Exhibition Hall on Albany Hwy Cannington on Sat 26th and Sun 27th of November. This is an opportunity for palm and cycad lovers and general members of the public in the Perth area to take a look at the plants on display and to pick up a bargain or rare palm or cycad. Everyone is welcome to attend. Best regards Tyrone
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South Florida Palm Society
by Moose- 1 reply
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The South Florida Palm Society will be hosting their Annual Holiday Party on Monday, December 5, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden. This is our big annual blowout party with an always interesting cornucopia of food, drinks and our infamous auction (both Silent & Live). A membership table will be available to sign up your friends and family. Free seedlings to all new visitors! You can contact Lou Sguros, Corresponding Secretary, at nickelsonk@bellsouth.net or call 954-797-2868 for further information.
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Brisbane Palm and Cycad Society
by Mark Wuschke- 27 replies
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Tuesday May 25 - Mike Foale, an enthusiastic promoter and researcher of the Coconut Palm will be our special guest speaker. He will give a talk on the Coconut, its natural history, and its products.
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