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   Brisbane Palm and Cycad Society June Outing

   June 23, 2007 by Daryl

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   See other post... Daryl

   

   Last reply by Daryl, June 23, 2007
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   Cycad Day 2007

   May 22, 2007 by Fred Zone 10A

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   In connection with this year’s Board of Directors meeting, The Cycad Society will hold Cycad Day 2007 on Saturday, June 16 at the world-renowned Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California. Society members will be treated to a day of activities at the Huntington, including: • Stimulating talks by cycad experts • A tour of the Huntington’s cycad collections • An auction of donated cycads to benefit the Society The $35 ticket price includes admission to the Huntington (a $15 value) and a delicious catered lunch (a $25 value). This is the Society’s only event planned for this year, so you’ll want to be included. You’ll meet …

   

   Last reply by Jeff Searle, June 22, 2007
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   Coming Out

   June 15, 2007 by Bilbo

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   I have been instructed by UGL of England that we are all supposed to make the Craft less "secret" . Oh well I have been a member for many years and I loved the ceremonials and those fantastic dinners. Thats where I learned my public speaking. Us guys are NOT in a Great Conspiracy for World Domination. Mores the pity! We raise millions for heart and cancer charities and are bringing up and educating orphans. If there is a great conspiracy please let me know! (its usually Masons, Jews, Communists, and Gays who are responsible apparently) - sure we have Jewish and Gay Guys on the forum -some of top members - tho I doubt if we have any Commies here! Regardez brethren …

   

   Last reply by Neofolis, June 15, 2007
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   Don Hodel Palm Presentation

   June 12, 2007 by tropicalb

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   Posting this at the request of Jeff Chemnick folks...this is his post on the cycad group board: Hello Group, Dry your crying eyes! Though Cycad Day at the Huntington has just sold out, here is an equally entertaining opportunity for a botanically-fascintating Saturday, June 16...at Lotusland in Santa Barbara! Don Hodel, noted palm authority, will be visiting Lotusland and making a presentation on...palm trees (large group of derived monocotyledonous angiosperms superficially evocative of and splendid examples of convergent evolution with cycads). The program begins in the afternoon and will feature not only a riveting talk and garden tour but wine, cheese, etc. …

   

   Last reply by tropicalb, June 12, 2007
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   HIPS Garden tour

   June 12, 2007 by bgl

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   HIPS - Hawaii Island Palm Society - will have a garden tour at the Lundkvist Palm Garden on Sunday June 24th at 1:00 p.m. If someone is not a HIPS member yet and wants to attend, send me a PM, and I will send directions. You don't have to be a member to attend, but it's only $8 a year, and you can sign up at the meeting.

   

   Last reply by bgl, June 12, 2007
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   Remembering Robert Riffle

   June 10, 2007 by Jana

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   The Palm Society of South Texas will meet at the Mercer Arboretum in Humble, Texas, June 23rd, 2007, to commemorate the memorial bench we purchased in memory of Robert Lee Riffle. We will meet at La Cabana Restaurant at noon that day for lunch. At 2:00 we will gather at the bench, which is placed in the Mercer's tropical garden near Bob's favorite palm there, a Livistona saribus. The Mercer Society is accepting donations at this time to complete the memorial project. Additional components of the project include a plaque and a wind chime. Some Otatea acuminata, Mexican weeping bamboo, has already been acquired with donations collected so far. Visit PSST's Rob…

   

   Last reply by Jana, June 10, 2007
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   Brisbane Palm and Cycad Society

   May 19, 2007 by Walter John

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   Featuring a Lou talk and if time allows, a slide show on my Byron Bay trip entitled "Moments in Paradise". Feature raffle plants being the elusive New Caledonian palm, "Veillonia alba" . and the Stangeria cycad, you know what they say, If you plant a Stangeria alongside each corner of your house, your property will never be struck by lightning. Come along and be empalmed.

   

   Last reply by Walter John, May 19, 2007
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   SUMMER KICK-OFF PARTY

   May 17, 2007 by BobbyinNY

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   Hey Everyone....... It's that time of year again. Every year we have a TROPICAL PARTY up here on Long Island with PALMS, TROPICAL DRINKS, BARBEQUE, STEEL DRUM BAND, and GAMES..... Last year we had close to 100 people and it was a blast... Anyone from the IPS who will be in he NYC metro area during this weekend is invited. Just PM me for the info...

   

   Last reply by BobbyinNY, May 19, 2007
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    PSSC May meeting Santa Barbara?

    May 10, 2007 by Kim

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    Did anyone take notes during the March meeting at LA Arboretum as to location of the private garden visit in Santa Barbara? I haven't received a newsletter yet. Edit: I see the web site is updated with directions, got it! FYI: http://www.palmssc.org/2007May/2007may.htm Anyone going?

    

    Last reply by palmazon, May 11, 2007
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    nearest organization to my area?

    April 16, 2007 by wendisplantation

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    Hello all- Can someone give me an idea of how to find a local chapter so that I can join too? I would be happy to help with organizing local events as well, if needed. Thanks in advance! Wendi

    

    Last reply by SW_FL_Palms, May 8, 2007
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    Palm Beach Palm & Cycad Society

    April 7, 2007 by SCUBAKeith

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    Palm Beach Palm & Cycad Society's 18th Annual Spring Plant Sale: Saturday April 14th and Sunday April 15th 9am- 4pm Caloosa Park, Boynton Beach, FL

    

    Last reply by Palmarum, May 3, 2007
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    April BPACS outing

    March 27, 2007 by Daryl

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    10am kick off. Tour of the 3 acre property belonging to Michael Green (Newcal) and his wife Di. Landscaped with many rare species of palms, as well as other interesting plants. This garden is approx 6 years old All palm society members and palm enthusiasts welcome! Daryl

    

    Last reply by Daryl, April 18, 2007
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    Tillyfied Trachy

    March 16, 2007 by Bilbo

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    I have worked out what to do with a Trachy. Its boring but will make a good host for Tillandsias and I got half a dozen to glue on using the correct stuff. Apparently araldite is a big no-no. Regardez all Juan

    

    Last reply by Jeff Searle, April 14, 2007
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    BPACS March Meeting

    March 26, 2007 by Daryl

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    Just a reminder for all in SEQ....election night...see ya there! Daryl

    

    Last reply by Daryl, March 27, 2007
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    Palmfest 2007 1 2

    February 23, 2007 by SubTropicRay

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    Paul C. and John D., Now that the Biennial year has come and gone, are there any plans to have a Palmfest this year? May is approaching and would be an ideal time of year. Perhaps Memorial Day weekend would work as it did back in 2003. Ray

    

    Last reply by cfkingfish, March 24, 2007
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    Palm Society of Southern California

    March 14, 2007 by MattyB

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    Hello everyone ! Since it's been inquired about I thought I'd start the ball rolling. Saturday, March 24th is our next PSSC chapter meeting. It will be held at the Los Angeles Arboretum. It will be a joint meeting along with the Bamboo Society....cool! Here's the link: PSSC Meeting page Maybe someone more official could add some more details. Hope to see everyone there.......that means you too Gileno Machado of Pernambuco Brazil. Take a plane, take a train but get here. I'm callin' you out! :laugh:

    

    Last reply by palmazon, March 24, 2007
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    Louisiana Palm and Cycad Society

    March 11, 2007 by Kathryn

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    The spring meeting of the Louisiana Palm and Cycad Society will be on Sunday, March 25 at The Plant Gallery, located at 9401 Airline Highway in New Orleans. The Plant Gallery, which began in 1980 as a single store in the heart of the French Quarter and expanded by adding two large nurseries in the New Orleans Area, is the premier specialty retailer of florals, plants, and home furnishings in the city. More information about The Plant Gallery can be found on their web site at www.ThePlantGallery.com. The business meeting will begin at 11:00 am followed by a presentation on Cold Hardy Palms for Louisiana by Severn C. Doughty Sr. at 12:00 pm. Severn received his BS …

    

    Last reply by Kathryn, March 16, 2007
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    Palm Society of South Texas (PSST) Mtg

    March 11, 2007 by iamjv

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    This month we will be back in the Rio Grande Valley. We'll be visiting Tad Dyer's garden and palm farm in Weslaco. Also will visit Tad's fathers garden. Plant auction to occur after garden viewing, lunch and society meeting. Mtg information/directions can be found at this link: PSST mtg Jv

    

    Last reply by iamjv, March 11, 2007
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    PACSOA annual show

    January 16, 2007 by Walter John

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    On the weekend of 3/4 March, from 9am to 4pm, The annual show of the Palm and Cycad Societies of Australia will happen at the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium here in Brisbane. Admission is $4-00 (children free) and includes a free copy of the new booklet "Growing Palms and Cycads in drought conditions". • 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 • Educational displays. • Membership. • Food and refreshments. Some real nice folk to assist you and then there's me.

    

    Last reply by Daryl, March 2, 2007
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    Palm Society of Northern Calfornia

    February 8, 2007 by Darold Petty

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    The Northern California chapter of the IPS will hold its first meeting of the year, March 4th, at the UC Berkeley Botanic Garden. All readers are encouraged to attend, IPS member or not; ( although we hope you do join!). Please visit our website for further info, www.palmsnc.org.

    

    Last reply by John Case, February 28, 2007
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    cfpacs CFPACS Spring Meeting and Sale

    February 24, 2007 by cfkingfish

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    Attention everyone! The spring CFPACS meeting will be held Saturday, March 17th, from 10:30 AM to 2pm or so here in sunny Venice, Florida. The event will start at a five acre property where I have my nursery running (known as The Hague) on the outskirts of Venice, then the members will come into town to meet at my place (Christian Faulkner) at 12:30 PM. It is recommended to bring a folding chair for each attending member, but I will try my best to accomodate with furniture. Larger, specimen palms and cycads will be seen at the The Hague, and smaller, less common plants will be present at my property. The sale and auction start at 1 PM for those just wishing to purchas…

    

    Last reply by cfkingfish, February 24, 2007

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    HIPS Annual BBQ & Rare Palm Auction

    January 16, 2007 by bgl

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    When: Friday Feb. 2nd, 2007, 5:00 p.m. Where: Pavilion 2 (the big one) at Wailoa River State Park, a mile from downtown Hilo. Entrance from Manono Street & Hwy 11. Silent auction: begins at 5:00 p.m. and closes after dinner. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Not so silent auction: after the dinner. Reservations must be received by Friday, Jan. 26, along with your check, payable to Hawaii Island Palm Society. Cost for the BBQ is $8 per member and $10 for guests / non-members. You can also renew (or sign up for 2007 membership) at the same time: $8 for one year. Please indicate name of each person attending. Mail check & info to: HIPS, P.O. Box 1585, Kea'au, HI …

    

    Last reply by bgl, February 6, 2007
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    NorCal Work Day

    January 21, 2007 by John Case

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    All, I had a chance to work briefly at the palmetum at Lake Merritt today. I was there for a couple of hours and made some progress with some 'attack' heliconias. My opinion,....we have some deferred maintenance there and need to catch up,.....or we won't. The image of jungle run rampant comes to mind. See you all there next month.

    

    Last reply by John Case, January 21, 2007
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    PSSC Annual Banquet

    December 31, 2006 by JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA

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    Annual Banquet When: Saturday January 20, 2007 11:00 A.M. Check-in Where: Huntington Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road San Marino, CA 91108 Garden’s telephone number 626-495-2125 Website www.huntington.org Let’s start the New Year off with our annual banquet. At 12:00 noon BBQ chicken, tri tip, green salad, fruit salad, dessert, soda and water will be served. Limited seating luncheon tickets will be $37 if purchased before January 18, 2007. Banquet tickets after that date or at the door will be $50. RSVP to Bud and Jo Zager by telephone (714) 870-0114 and pa…

    

    Last reply by JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA, January 20, 2007
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    South Florida Palm Society Holiday Party '06

    November 24, 2006 by Palmarum

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    South Florida Palm Society Holiday Party 2006! Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden The Garden House Auditorium - 7:30 PM General Meeting, Holiday Party & Elections This really is the palm party everyone talks about in South Florida! Please come and join all the palm fanatics of South Florida for awesome food, great drink, and the largest auction of palm species you have ever seen! There is no cover charge, but please try to bring your favorite covered dish to add to our spread. Any plant donation, palm or otherwise, would also be greatly appreciated. Any type of plant may also show up in the auction, including very rare selections from Fairchild TB Garden's n…

    

    Last reply by SubTropicRay, December 20, 2006