AFFILIATE NEWS AND MEETING DATES
Calender of Events
626 topics in this forum
-
TROPICAL PARTY - SATURDAY, JUNE 21st 1 2
by BobbyinNY- 53 replies
- 10.7k views
Hey everyone...... It's that time again for our annual summer Kick-off party on Long Island with Tropical Drinks, Steel Drum Music, all the food you can eat, and of course - loads of palms..... Anyone from Palmtalk who will be visiting the New York area is invited...... In the last (4) years since we've been having this party, it has steadily grown to take on a life of it's own..... We estimate over 100 people will be attending this year. Anyone who's interested, PM me for all the info.....
-
-
New York State Chapter needed
by SubTropicRay- 12 replies
- 3.3k views
With all of Bobby's enthusiasm, New York State should have a palm society chapter. Bobby, you should start a chapter as you seem to be "infecting" some of your friends and neighbors with the palm bug. I'm dead serious. Ray
-
Northern California meeting, June 8th
by Darold Petty- 2 replies
- 2.3k views
The Northern Calif. chapter of the IPS will hold a meeting on June 8th at the home of Edith Bergstrom in Atherton. Edith is our chapter secretary, a botanical artist, and has composed a fantastic 2 acre garden of more than 200 palm species. Visit our website for details and directions at www.palmsnc.org
-
PBPCS Meeting on June2
by palmmermaid- 1 reply
- 1.9k views
All, The Palm Beach Chapter will have our monthly meeting on June 4, Wednesday, at 7:30 in the Mounts auditorium. Our speaker this month is Jeff Hutchinson. He is a local bromeliad grower and his topic will be "Creating Treescapes with Bromeliads and Orchids". All you local folks and travelers stop by and say hello. Kitty
-
PSSC meeting at Louis Hooper's
by Peter- 9 replies
- 3.5k views
I had to leave early and couldn't go the other featured garden or to the Fullerton Arboretum, but here are a few photos from Louis Hooper's garden: Dypsis 'slick willy': Raphis robusta: Raphis cross-I believe it's 'alicia': Reinhardia-not sure which one. I'm sure you recognize the shoes:
-
cfpacs CFPACS meeting on June 14
by SubTropicRay- 0 replies
- 1.6k views
Here are the details CFPACS meeting June 14
-
Brisbane Palm and Cycad society meeting
by Walter John- 5 replies
- 2.7k views
Don't miss it. Mount Cootha auditorium, 7:30pm. Brom society guest speakers will be there and there's the raffle of course, and boy am I overdue for a win there. Come along, meet the friendly crew.
-
NEXT PSSC MEETING
by JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA- 15 replies
- 4.7k views
MAY MEETING 10AM SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2008 We will be visiting two wonderful gardens and the Fullerton Arboretum. The meeting begins at 10AM at the garden of Louis and Carol Hooper, 505 N. Lois St., La Habra 90631. If you have not seen the Hooper’s garden, it is a must. The vast array of mature, rare palms is amazing, all grown to perfection. At 11AM we will visit the garden of Bill Dickenson, 2313 Lark Ellen Dr., Fullerton 92835. Bill is a long time PSSC member, and has many interesting specimens. Be sure to check out the hybrid that Bill produced and is named after him, (Lytoagrus dickensonii) Lytocaryum weddellianum x Syagrus romanzoffiana. He also has many …
-
Northern California Palm Society
by ghar41- 1 reply
- 2.3k views
At Edith Bergstroms place from 1-4 pm. We are delighted to have an invitation to visit one of the most beautiful gardens in the area. The garden is large and diverse, including several microclimate niches from desert to tropical. Of course there is a spectacular collection of mature and exotic palm specimens to enhance your botanical experience. There will be a potluck and auction. More information to be posted soon. I won't be able to go as I have another commitment. I'm bummed as Ive heard Edith's place is really nice.
-
Kabary in the OC May 24, 2008
by DoomsDave- 0 replies
- 1.7k views
Howdyall: There'll be a PSSC meeting in Orange County which starts at Louis Hooper's garden, the visits others . . . . (sommeone chime in!) I'll be there because, well, I'm there . . . . Look forward to seeing you! dave
-
Gulf Coast Palm Society
by Kathryn- 0 replies
- 2.2k views
I don’t think any of the Gulf Coast Palm Society officers are on Palm Talk, so I will post their meeting information I received. The spring meeting will be in Cantonment, Florida on Sunday, June 1 beginning at 11:30 am. The last information I have lists the officers as being located in Mobile, Dauphin Island, Loxley and Fairhope Alabama and Pensacola, Cantonment and Panama City Florida. They usually have several vice presidents to cover the large area. They meet four times a year and publish a quarterly newsletter. It’s been a few years since I went to one of their meetings, but they usually have a great auction. If you have any questions, PM me with your e-mail add…
-
Palm Society Tour of Gardens 1 2 3 4
by Jeff Searle- 121 replies
- 21.9k views
The South Florida chapter put together three awsome gardens to tour in Broward County. The weather was beautiful as well as a great turn out of visitors. For many, it was their first time seeing some of these gardens. The first garden we went to was Paul Humann who has 2 1/2 acres and has been there 14 years now. There was at least 8 forum members including myself there as well, so please feel free to add your own pictures if you like. Here's Andrea with Paul Humann as we arrived.
-
BPACS April Outing
by Daryl- 0 replies
- 2.1k views
The Brisbane Palm and Cycad society is having a field outing on Sunday the 26th of April to Mt Warning National Park. This will involve a walk along the path to the summit, seeing 3 native species of palms and lot of lush rainforest. We will then return to the bottom of the mountain and have a free BBQ lunch. Following this we will be visiting Burringbar native rainforest nursery to pick up some goodies. Kick off is at 11:00am at the carpark. For more details contact Daryl on mobile 0488125555
-
PBPCS Spring Sale
by palmmermaid- 13 replies
- 3.7k views
It is that time again. The Palm Beach Palm and Cycad Society Spring Sale is almost here. Dates - Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13 Time - 9 AM - 4 PM both days Place - Caloosa Park in Boynton Beach on Congress between Atlantic and Woolbright. More info - Kitty Philips - 561-427-3158 I will try and get our catalog out here in the next day or so.
-
- 1 reply
- 3.1k views
This is an invitation from Pavel Havlicek, Karel's son: Remembering Karel J. Havlicek 1944-2008 It is with deepest regret we announce the passing of our father, uncle and dear friend Karel Havlicek, who passed away quietly of a heart failure on the 22nd day of March 2008 at the age of 64. We invite you to join us at an informal commemoration of his life on Saturday, April 26th at 12.00 o’clock At 1396 Kalote Place, Hilo HI Refreshments will be offered. Bring only yourself, your stories and anecdotes, as there will be opportunity to speak. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary on Karel’s behalf…
-
Northern California chapter meeting
by JasonD- 1 reply
- 6k views
Quoting from the Northern California chapter's website: April Meeting / Matt Kessler Garden Date: Sunday, April 20th, 2008 Time: 1:00 till 5:00 Location: 40 Altura Way, Greenbrae This is the former garden of Herb Weber. Matt has built upon the splendid landscaping developed by Herb Weber. Matt has added many new palms, and the rhododendrons promise a great show of color. Directions to the Matt Kessler garden, 40 Altura Way, Greenbrae: Take freeway 101 northbound from San Francisco. Exit at San Anselmo, turn left beneath freeway and proceed westbound on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Continue on SFDB until the second stoplight. Turn right onto La Cuesta Drive. A…
-
South Florida Palm Society Spring Sale 1 2 3
by Tim McKernan- 80 replies
- 27.5k views
South Florida Palm Society Spring Sale March 15 and March 16 9:30AM to 4:30 PM The Montgomery Botanical Center 12205 SW 57th Avenue Coral Gables, FL Free seedlings to every visitor while supplies last Free Admission There will be a special event on Friday, March 14th from 5:30PM to 8:30PM. Members can see the huge offering of palms prior to the sale and some vendors will offer the chance to tag plants to be purchased the following morning. There will be awards given for several catagories of palms and cycads as well as light refreshments and live entertainment. T…
-
FCPS Spring Meeting
by Tag- 7 replies
- 3.3k views
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 hav…
-
Meeting - SW FL Palm & Cycad Society Meeting
by SW_FL_Palms- 32 replies
- 8.9k views
Palm & Cycad Society of SW Florida Meeting Date: Saturday March 1, 2008 Time: 10:00 am Location: Seabreeze Palms (239-560-1422) 16789 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers 33908 Corner of John Morris Road & McGregor Blvd heading towards Sanibel Discussion Topic: Fertilization of Landscape Palms – Latest IFAS recommendations. SureGro Slow Release In-Ground Palm Special (8-2-12) will be for sale @$20/ #50 bag (Pre-order reservations required - email ), any remaining bags will be available to attendees) Agenda 9:30am arrive & Seabreeze Palms and browse the nursery. 10:00 am Introductions & Annoucements. 10:20am Palm Fertiliz…
-
HIPS Garden Tour
by Al in Kona- 0 replies
- 1.7k views
Opihikao Garden Tour on Sunday April 6. This is a HIPS (Hawaii Island Palm Society) meeting being held at Davis Dalbok's beautiful garden located in the SE corner of the Big Island of Hawaii. To get to the garden: From Kea`au, take Hwy 130 past Pahoa. From the beginning of the Pahoa Bypass it is 5.7 miles to the Opihikao turn off to the left. This is past Leilani Blvd. and past the Scenic Overlook by the steam vents, or 0.25 miles after mile post 15 on Hwy 130. Go left down the (steep) hill on Opihikao Rd. 2.5 miles to the colorful house number sign at 13-698 Opihikao Rd. on the left. It is by the last telephone pole where the line suddenly swings overhead from…
-
Tropiflora Spring Fling
by palmmermaid- 1 reply
- 1.8k views
The spring sale at Tropiflora in Sarasota is this weekend starting on Friday and going through Sunday. Betty and I will be there with lots of exotic and common palms for sale. Come out and see us and all the other plant vendors if you are in the area. Hope to see you there!
-
Mar 1...PalmTour
by waykoolplantz- 10 replies
- 3.5k views
Seems as tho they forgot to tell anyone they're welcome Mar 1st...Paul Humann...myself...& Charlie Slater will be welcoming the South Florida Palm Society to our gardens It begins at Paul Humann' at 10...moves to my place where lunch will be served...and then to Charlie Slaters Paul has amazing mosaic walkways accenting his fantastic gardens Call Jeff Chait 305-934-2839...he'll send address & details a visitor....he didnt need reservations tho
-
Palm Society Of Southern California
by JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA- 9 replies
- 3.3k views
Greetings to all, The March meeting info will be sent in this weeks Palm Society Newsletter and should be up on the website soon. Saturday, March 22 South Coast Botanic Gardens, Palos Verde Peninsula 9:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m. -self guided tours from 9-11:30 a.m. -potluck lunch - 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. -Speaker - Don Hodel "Genus Sabal" 12:45 p.m. -Plant Raffle 1:45 p.m. Members free - non members must pay regular admission. If you got any questions let me know. Thanks.
-
cfpacs Meeting - Central FLA Palm & Cycad Society
by Bob Johnson- 23 replies
- 7.4k views
Central Florida Palm & Cycad Society Quarterly Meeting Date: Saturday, March 8 Location 1: Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, FL 32803 Time: 10:00 am Tour of palm and cycad collection led by Eric Schmidt (Eric and Orlando on this board). According to Eric, they have approximately 375 species of palms and 65 species of cycads in the collection. About 125 species have been planted in the last 5 years or so. Since the last CFPACS meeting in January 2003 they haven't been below freezing until this year, January 3, 2008, it was down to 31F . The last CFPACS meeting at Leu in January 2003 was when it got down to 27F. Some palms that have begun flower…
-
New Zealand Palm and Cycad Society
by Caryota_gigas- 1 reply
- 2k views
You are invited to The New Zealand Palm and Cycad Society's Annual Palm, Cycad and Subtropical Sale When: March 8th and 9th 2008, 9am to 4pm daily. Where: Auckland Botanic Gardens, Manurewa This years sale will be held over 2 days at the ABG. This is a covered venue. FREE parking. Toilets and food and beverages close by. Many palm trees are planted in the Botanic Gardens making this a great venue to check on what your new purchases will look like in the years to come.
-
Who's Online (See full list)
- happypalms
- tim_brissy_13
- DiegoGM
- Hu Palmeras
- iko.
- Tyrone
- SebR
- gyuseppe
-
Upcoming Events
No upcoming events found -
Popular Topics This Week
-
