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PSSC MEETING HOLMBY HILLS, CA

JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA

By JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA
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JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA Experienced

JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA

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Mark your calendar, November 15th, the PSSC will be holding a garden picnic in Holmby Hills at the home of Drew Zager. This is a marvelous exercise in landscaping transformation where pre-existing is meshed with a heavy touch of the tropics.

Drew Zager is the son of PSSC Board Member Bud Zager. Fittingly, the theme of busy lives is "Palms Brought Us Together".

The history of this estate in Drew's words:

In early 2000, I bought my home in Holmby Hills (west of Beverly Hills - east of Westwood) in a probate sale. The house was in complete disrepair and had been vacant for over two years with no running water. However, the house was paneled with thick Philippine Mahogany on the outside and was located on over an acre lot in one of the best neighborhoods in L.A. It also had 50 year old Mediterranean Fan Palms in the Driveway Island, 5 specimen trees and it had a tropical/Polynesian feel that the original owners had given to it. Mary Simmons had left the house to three charities when she died. When she was young, and before her and her husband Ed built the house, she was a Ford model and was engaged to Cary Grant. Her name back then was Betsy Hensel and her father forbid her to marry Cary since he was an actor and was not catholic. I decided to continue the tropical theme in the restoration and decided to research Bamboo and have planted 12 different types of running and clumping Bamboo with root guard. My Dad, Bud Zager and his wife Jo Moore, have also helped me with the selection and education of palm trees for the backyard.

Dad and Jo were just getting into palms at the time and helped me get started with kings, kentias, teddy bears and foxtails. Later Dad brought a grower named John Strazicich over to the house. Coincidentally John and I grew up and went to school together, we decided to get 36" boxed Caryota gigas, A. purpurea and macrocarpa palms from him. John continued to come back and show me many other exotic palms which were used to highlight areas of my backyard. We picked up from Jerry Anderson, Chamadoreas, myolensis, Dypsis ambositrae, lutensis & baronii, Clinostigma and others that were shipped up. Just as I thought I was done with my large palm acquisitions, John decides to become a minister in American Samoa and sold me his entire personal collection of over 180 rare palms including other types of Caryotas (Caryota karawongensis as well).

The interest in palms has not only taught me to appreciate their beauty and variety but more importantly it has brought me closer to my Dad. Everything seemed to line up around palms. My purchase of a tropical house, my classmate John, my Dad becoming a palm lover and teaching me to be one. Then I took my Dad to Rome, it was our first trip together since I was a kid. We checked out the University's botanical garden. We may never have gotten so close if palms wouldn't have brought us together.

Directions:

From North or South 405 Freeway, exit Sunset Blvd. And go East towards UCLA. Proceed past UCLA on Sunset about a half mile and past Beverly Glen Blvd. Take the first right after Beverly Glen onto Mapleton Drive and find parking ONLY on the West or right side of the street. Drew's home is actually on the corner of Sunset and Mapleton at 111 S. Mapleton.

The tour will start at 11:00 followed by a poolside potluck at noon so bring a contribution to the meal. Chicken will be supplied as the main meat. The meeting will convene at 1:15pm with our Auction to follow.

Jeff Rood

JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA Experienced

JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA

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Anyone going?

Jeff Rood

doubravsky Mentor

doubravsky

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I'm planning on it. See you there!

Dave

 

Riverside, CA Z 9b

1700 ft. elevation

approx 40 miles inland

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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I wouldn't miss it for all the tea in China . . . .

dave

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA Experienced

JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA

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I'm glad to hear that you guys are going. See you there.

JEFF

Jeff Rood

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Trying to get a mini SD group together...

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Kim Grand Master

Kim

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I have been told not to miss this one! Supposed to be quite a place.

Kim Cyr

Between the beach and the bays, Point Loma, San Diego, California USA
and on a 300 year-old lava flow, Pahoa, Hawaii, 1/4 mile from the 2018 flow
All characters  in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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I only took a few pics last time I was there, but I'm looking forward to seeing how much stuff has grown.

I thought Ashton had found one of the Playmates from down the street, but It turned out it was Shirley Lai.. :D

I remember it being pretty hot LAST time I was there too.... :blink:

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Drew had planted a fair amount of stuff that year (2006), I'm curious what survived the Jan 07 "event".

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA Experienced

JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA

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Looks like it is going to be in the mid 80's tomorrow. Should be a nice day for a palm meeting in November.

Jeff Rood

doubravsky Mentor

doubravsky

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looks like plans changed for me... take good pics!

Dave

 

Riverside, CA Z 9b

1700 ft. elevation

approx 40 miles inland

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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I came.

I saw.

I swooned.

I ran off at the mouth at the auction, and caused lots of money and palms to change hands . . . . . . (along with Palmazon and Donald Toleffson! The Donald Returns!)

So lovely to see all those who were there, and sad to miss those who weren't. You missed a really serious treat . . . .

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

bubba Grand Master

bubba

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Pictures? Please pictures?

What you look for is what is looking

paulgila Grand Master

paulgila

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aren't there any pics? am i looking in the wrong places? :blink::unsure:

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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aren't there any pics? am i looking in the wrong places? :blink::unsure:

I'm hoping Kim will post some, she was lugging that camera around all day...

OR, you could have gone and seen for yerself...... :rolleyes:

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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One of my very few....

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Jeff Searle Grand Master

Jeff Searle

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Bill,

Thats the best you guys have to offer?

Jeff

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Bill,

Thats the best you guys have to offer?

Jeff

Kim said she'll post later in the week. I took so few, I can post them here. But wasn't the spider web cool? :huh:

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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And the rest. (as for the above photo, haven't heard of S. cocoides, it looked a bit like a glaucescens?)

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

paulgila Grand Master

paulgila

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you guys are making us look bad in front of the floriduh folks!!! :rage::lol:

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

joe_OC Grand Master

joe_OC

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Sorry I missed it... Was packed up and all set to go with Palm Hound...

We were running late and the saw the signs on the freeway that said the 405 was closed up north because of fires. Decided to have our own PRA in the OC...

Joe

Huntington Beach, CA

USDA Zone 10a/10b

Sunset Zone 24

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Sorry I missed it... Was packed up and all set to go with Palm Hound...

We were running late and the saw the signs on the freeway that said the 405 was closed up north because of fires. Decided to have our own PRA in the OC...

Joe

We saw that sign too, but it was a little deceptive. It was where the 405 and 5 meet up north . We had no problems other than the usual traffic.

Sorry you guys didn't make it.

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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One of my very few....

A mahsterpiece of composition.

Ah, the spider web is cool . . . .

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Doink!

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

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