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PSSC ANNUAL BANQUET, 2016 1 2
by DoomsDave- 1 follower
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THE 2016 PSSC ANNUAL BANQUET and MEETING The upcoming Banquet will be held at the Los Angeles County Arboretum on Saturday, January 23, 2016. The Arboretum, located in Arcadia off the 210 freeway, features a large collection of palms, plus other California-suitable plants from all over the world, including Australia and South Africa. The Arboretum is also inhabited by peafowl who will strut their stuff. There's a gift shop and plant store where you might be able to buy that plant you fell in love with while touring the gardens. Our speaker will be Len Geiger, who will discuss and show pictures of his trip…
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South Florida Palm Society Holiday Party
by George Sparkman- 10 replies
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South Florida Palm Society will have its Holiday Party on December 7th at 7pm at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Click here for more information
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Sunday 25/10/15 10:00am Visit to Phil's nursery and display garden at 63 Glenridge Drive, Cooroibah QLD (just west of Noosa) Lots of nice palms to be purchased on the day! BPACS members and non-members welcome Daryl
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BPACS Christmas Gathering
by Daryl- 0 replies
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The Brisbane Palm And Cycad Society Christmas gathering is this Sunday (6/12/15) at 10:00am at Martin Lack's. Address is 39 Tinarra Crescent, Kenmore Hills. After a garden tour, there is a BBQ lunch. All salads and softdrinks provided. As per usual, please bring your own meat and alcoholic drinks if so desired. regards, Daryl
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cfpacs CFPACS Holiday Meeting in Winter Haven FL
by Mike Evans- 0 replies
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YOU’RE INVITED!!! Central Florida Palm and Cycad Society’s Holiday Meeting Saturday, December 12, 2015 10:00am – 3:00pm Private Tour of Bok Tower Gardens & Tour of Private Member Garden in Winter Haven plus PLANT AUCTION AND SALE Join fellow palm enthusiasts for tours in the center of the state! Agenda 10:00am – Arrive at Bok Tower 10:15am – Private Guided Bok Tower Tour Begins at Visitor Center (Special private tour price of $15 will be paid by CFPACS for current members) 11:15am – Optional Tour of Pinewood Estate (on your own for extra fee) or travel to next garden…
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PALM SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER MEETING
by DoomsDave- 21 replies
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KOO-KOO FOR COCONUTS? If you even looked at this post, you know you are! Don’t miss The Palm Society of Southern California's November 21, 2015 meeting in Palm Desert and Coachella! We will be meeting for the first time at two gardens, one of which features a maturing Cocos nucifera. This is at the home and garden of Greg Curdes, at 59905 Avenida Bermudas, La Quinta, CA 92253. Greg planted his coconut in a garden enclosed by a wall and near a pool. The coconut is about 20 feet tall. It's not some anemic excuse, but a bodacious specimen. The next garden will be at the home and garden of PSSC member Danny Lopez, at 48329 Agua Caliente Street, Coachella, CA 92236. Mr. Lo…
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Cycad presentation in Phoenix
by mcrawford- 0 replies
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On Sunday November 22nd, Dr. Leo Martin will give a presentation on Cycads at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. Leo is a great speaker who has been to Dioon-Central in Oaxaca on two Jeff Chemnick trips, amongst many other botanical accomplishments. The talk is free, as is admission to DBG. At the entrance, mention that you are there for the talk only. See attached notice.
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SFPS 2015 Fall Palm Report
by Leonard Goldstein- 0 replies
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The 2015 Fall Palm Report of the South Florida Palm Society has just been released. It contains the final species list to be offered at this weekend's sale, as well as the conclusion to our article on Palms of Madagascar, this Society's theme this year. To see the Palm Report, please visit the SFPS website, www.southfloridapalmsociety.org.
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SFPS Fall Show & Sale: Wednesday Update of Species List
by Leonard Goldstein- 0 replies
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SFPS, 2015 Fall Palm Show & Sale, Species List.docx
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SFPS Fall Show & Sale: Preliminary List of Species Offered
by Leonard Goldstein- 1 reply
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Attached please find a preliminary index to the species of palms and cycads being offered at the 2015 Fall Show & Sale of the South Florida. The sale is being held this coming weekend, November 7 & 8, at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables. Sale time both days is 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. This list will be augmented if growers wish to add plants to the index. We look forward to seeing you this weekend! SFPS, 2015 Fall Palm Show & Sale Species List.docx
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Annual Auction, Tropical Fern & Exotic Plant Society
by Leonard Goldstein- 13 replies
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Often called the “best rare plant auction in South Florida,” the TFEPS annual auction is an event you’ll want to attend. You don't have to be a Society member to enjoy the refreshments and bid on plants; the auction is open to the public. The Society's big fundraiser will be held on Monday, October 26, in the Garden House at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, and the action will begin at 7:00 PM. This year a duo of auctioneers, both members of the Palm Society, will provide an evening of excitement and entertainment as they present the rare and unusual -- along with other desirable tropical plants -- for bid. You'll encounter species from a wide array of families -- trees…
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Cycad Day 2015
by George Sparkman- 5 replies
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The Cycad Society announces Cycad Day 2015 at Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach, Florida on Saturday October 24. In association with our yearly board meeting (also held this year at the same institution on Friday, October 23), the Cycad Society is holding it’s annual event, Cycad Day 2015, at: Mounts Botanical Garden 531 North End Military Trail West Palm Beach, Florida 33415 This event will start at 10 AM, and will consist of a series of lectures about cycads (including reports from Cycad 2015 held in Medellin, Colombia in August), a catered lunch, and a plant auction. Details are being worked out now, but this promises to be an excellent event for all love…
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cfpacs CFPACS Meeting in Melbourne FL, Oct 3rd
by Mike Evans- 6 replies
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Everyone is invited! YOU’RE INVITED!!! Central Florida Palm and Cycad Society’s Autumn Meeting Saturday, October 3, 2015 10:00am – 3:00pm Tour of two private gardens plus PLANT AUCTION AND SALE Join fellow palm enthusiasts for an east coast tour of two private gardens in West Melbourne! Agenda 10:00am – 11:30am – Tour of Jerry Hooper’s collection 12:00pm – Lunch at Richard Lundstedt’s (Lunch & drinks provided by CFPACS, bring a side or dessert to share and a chair) (Lunch is FREE for current CFPACS members & $6 for non-members) 12:30 – 1:30pm - Tour of Richard Lundstedt’s collection 1:30pm –1:45pm - Membership Meeting 1:45pm – 3:00pm - Plant auction an…
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Palm Beach Palm Beach Palm Society will be holding its yearly fall sale on October 10 & 11 at the Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach Florida. The garden is at 531 N. Military Trail. The hours are 9AM to 4PM Saturday and 9AM to 3PM Sunday. There will be many nice palms and cycads available. There will also be fertilizer,Books,shirts and lots of free advice.
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I just got off the phone with Cherie and she has decided on the date for Mardy's service. On October 24th at 11 AM - 3 PM, Cherie will hold the memorial service for Mardy at the Darian residence. Everyone is invited and the garden will be open to share one last time stories and admire his hard work. She hopes to see everyone there. Please do not bring anything per her request. Drinks and sandwiches will be served. Address: 990 Quail Trail Rd, Vista, CA 92081 <photo of Dypsis mananjarensis was taken almost 20 years ago and shows how slow these big, heeled Dypsis can be here in SoCal.>
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South Florida Palm Society 2015 Fall Show & Sale
by Leonard Goldstein- 4 replies
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The 35th edition of the South Florida Palm Society's Fall Show & Sale will take place November 7 and 8. Although hundreds of species of palms will be offered to the public, this event satisfies a broad spectrum of interests. Throughout the weekend, the Society will operate an information center to provide advice for successfully raising palms and to give away fresh seeds of a broad selection of species, as well as newly-printed PLANT A PALM bumper stickers. In addition, visitors will be entitled to a free palm seedling while quantities last. Finally, the Society's online special edition of the Palm Report will conclude its article on this year's theme, Palms of Madaga…
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South Florida Palm Society October 5 Meeting
by Leonard Goldstein- 0 replies
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While southern Florida's climate allows us to grow tropical flora that hobbyists in most of the rest of the country can enjoy only through photos, our many seaports make it fairly easy for plant diseases to enter the state. To stay on top of what's affecting some palms here, plan to attend Dr. Monica Elliott's program, "Palm Disease Updates on the Top Three Diseases in Florida," to be presented at the October 5 general meeting of the South Florida Palm Society. Dr. Elliott is Professor and Acting Co-Director of the Ft. Lauderdale Research and Education Center of IFAS. She earned a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from Montana State University and a law degree, summa cum laude, …
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PALM SOCIETY EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Meetings Edith & Eric Bergstrom Garden Meeting o.Date: Sunday, September 20th, 2015 Time: 1:00 to 5:00 PM Location: 149 Hawthorn Drive Atherton, Ca 94027Meeting is planned for either September 20 or 27. Please check back for a confirmed date and other details.Edith and Erik Bergstrom will host our September meeting in their two acre garden in Atherton. It will begin at 1:00pm with the usual potluck lunch, followed by a garden tour and an auction/meeting. Palms in the original property began to be planted in 1990 after a major rebuilding of the existing house. Edith redesigned the garden and the first palms (now giants) were plant…
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We are pleased to announce the next Society meeting will be September 19th, 2015 in Los Angeles County in the cities of both Long Beach and Lakewood, Ca. The two gardens are about 5 minutes apart. Many unusual and rare palms will be seen. This will be a POTLUCK meeting, so bring your favorite dish to share with other members. Water and soft drinks will be available at a nominal charge. There will also be an auction and raffle at the second garden. Members are encouraged to bring plants for the auction and raffle. A board meeting will proceed the meeting at the first garden at 9:00 am. Chairs will be provided for the general meeting. Don’t forget to wear appropriate clothi…
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Jeff Chemnick in Arizona
by mcrawford- 3 replies
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Jeff Chemnick will be giving a presentation to the Arizona Palm and Cycad Society on Saturday Sept 26th on his recent Eco-Tour to Oaxaca. Details and map are on the club website at: http://www.arizonacycad.com
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BPACS August 2015 Outing
by Daryl- 1 reply
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Hi Everyone, just a quick note to let you know that we will be touring Phillip Arrowsmith’s fantastic garden this coming Sunday. Phillip has been generous enough to open his garden to our group, and it is always an enjoyable tour amongst his impressive collection of palms and other exceptional plants. The outing will kick off at 10:00am at 35 Lansbury Pde, Ashgrove...BPACS members and Palmtalkers welcome! Daryl
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Jeff Chemnick talk in Arizona
by mcrawford- 2 replies
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On Saturday afternoon, September 26th famous adventurer and ecotour leader Jeff Chemnick will be in the Phoenix area giving a presentation for the Arizona Palm and Cycad Society. His talk will summarize his most recent Mexican Botanical Ecotour featuring succulents, orchids, cycads, agaves, palms, beaucarneas, salvias, dahlias, cactus, dasylirions, etc. Jeff is a colorful character and his presentation will be lively and informative; particularly for those who have not yet been on one of his 2-week Oaxacan adventures. Refreshments and socializing will follow. More details will follow next month.
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NEXT MEETING IN VISTA, CALIFORNIA SATURDAY, JULY 18th, 2015 GARDEN OF DR. MARDI AND CHERI DARIAN Many members have heard of the famous garden of Mardi Darian and have dreamed of some day visiting it. Exactly five years ago the PSSC did visit his garden and over 250 people attended. Well, now you have another chance to see it. Dr. Darian and his wife Cherie have agreed to host our next meeting. Realize that this opportunity has rarely come along over many decades since he introduced so many rare palms to California. The date is Saturday, July 18th at 11:30 AM. Note that only members of the PSSC will be allowed entrance. Wives and children ten and older can attend…
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Who from PT came to the big Darian meeting?
by DoomsDave- 7 replies
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It was a great day, tiring but fulfilling. Like a giant family reunion. I got to meet Pando, Jastin, Bepah (John Case) and many many others. Some for the first time, some again. Step on up and say howdy!
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PSSC MAY 2015 MEETING 1 2
by DoomsDave- 43 replies
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May PSSC Meeting Laguna Hills and Mission Viejo Saturday May 16, 2015 In May we will be visiting two gardens, first that of Jim Vargin and, second, that of Jawad and Brooke Nesheiwat. Here is some background each have to say about their gardens: In the words of our hosts, Jim Vargin, and Jawad and Brooke Nesheiwat: Vargin Garden: 25011 Marin Ct. Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Nesheiwat Garden: 26631 Cuenca Dr., Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Mr. Vargin says: We moved into our house 13 years ago this May. When my wife and I were looking, her initial response to this house was "over my dead body". Well, after lots of talk and promises, we purchased the house tha…
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