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PALM SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 2010 MEETING

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November, 2010 Palm Society of Southern California Meeting

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Two Long-Established Gardens

In San Clemente, California

Mark your calendars to visit two marvelously mature gardens, with big plants you don't often see.

San Clemente is a picture-book paradise. The graceful curve of the California Riviera coastline shows off the sapphire sea beneath an azure sky. The coastal climate is perfect for palms from Lord Howe and New Caledonia.

The Bob de Jong Garden

119 Avenida Dominguez

San Clemente, CA 92672

Garden phone: 949-338-3035

Mr. de Jong started his garden in 1978. It has matured into one of the most magnificent palm gardens in Southern California.

That year, Mr. de Jong planted a Hedyscepe canterburyana, which is now a total of thirty feet tall, with about 9 feet of trunk. It stands tall in full golden sun.

Mr. de Jong added many other exceptional plants over the years. A few examples include: a "Foxy Lady" hybrid between Vetichia arecina and Wodetya, with 10 feet of trunk; a Dypsis onilahensis with 6 feet of trunk; a Chambeyronea houilu with 10 feet of trunk; a Chambeyronea macrocarpa with 6-7 feet of trunk, which is flowering; and a Rhopalistylus sapida "Chatham Island" with 5 feet of trunk.

Other specimens, among many more include: Burretokentia hapala, kongihensis, and veillardii; Dypsis plumosa; Rhopalistylus baueri ; Veillonia alba; and Cyphokentia .

Mr. de Jong also has some very nice Howea forsteriana -- with 30 feet of trunk!

The Rick Luna Garden

114 W. Paseo de Cristobal

San Clemente, CA 92672

Garden phone: 949-492-3208

Mr. Luna, a professional landscaper, started his garden in 1987 when he purchased his house and lot. The property was already graced with a number of mature King Palms, planted during the 1950s. Over the course of the last 23 years, Mr. Luna added many more.

One of the most spectacular is a Chambeyronea macrocarpa "Watermelon" planted in 1993, which now has 20 feet of clear trunk.

But that's not all. Mr. Luna's garden has 12 Howea forsteriana, with 30 feet of trunk. In full sun, of course.

Other wonderful specimens include: Basselinia gracilis, with 7 feet of trunk; Dypsis leptocheilos with 12 feet of trunk; Euterpe edulis, with 12 feet of trunk; Hedyscepe canterburyana with 5 feet of trunk; Cyphophoenix elegans, no trunk, but 11-12 feet tall; and an Actinokentia divaricata with 2 feet of trunk.

Other palms include: Ptcyhosperma macarthurii and elegans, Veitchia arecina, Dypsis onilahensis,and many more.

So, mark your calendar for the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Come to the PSSC meeting and feast your eyes on the wonderful Luna and de Jong gardens! Bask in the sunshine of friendship and the shared love of palms.

Schedule:

9:30 AM Board of Directors Meeting at de Jong Garden

11:00 AM Tour de Jong Garden

12:30 Leave de Jong Garden, go to Luna Garden for Potluck Lunch

1:00 PM Introduction of our hosts, Bob de Jong and Rick Luna

1:20 PM (approximately) Garden tours continue

2:30 PM Convene for formal meeting and plant auction

4:30 PM Adjournment of meeting

Auction:

There will be an auction at this meeting! The auction is an important source of funding for the PSSC, which provides funds for the publication of our world-renowned Palm Journal.

Auction proceeds are split as follows: 50% to the "vendor" (you) and 50% to the PSSC. You may, if you like, donate all your auction proceeds to the PSSC.

Pay with cash or check.

Potluck Lunch:

Main meat course provided, plus paper plates and eating utensils. Bring your favorite dish to share on a buffet-style table.

Not sure what to bring? If you like it, bring it! The rest of us will like it, too!

Eat. Enjoy. Schmooze under the swaying palms.

DIRECTIONS TO THE GARDENS

To the de Jong Garden:

From Los Angeles, Orange County, etc.

Go south on I-5

From San Diego

Go north on I-5

Take EXIT 73 toward AVE CALAFIA. 0.2 mi

Turn LEFT onto AVENIDA DEL PRESIDENTE. 0.3 mi

Turn LEFT onto AVENIDA SAN LUIS REY. 0.1 mi

Turn RIGHT onto S EL CAMINO REAL. 0.1 mi

Turn LEFT onto AVENIDA DOMINGUEZ. 0.1 mi

119 AVENIDA DOMINGUEZ is on the LEFT. The house with all the palms!

To the Luna Garden:

Exit de Jong garden, go right on AVENIDA DOMINGUEZ toward S EL CAMINO REAL. 0.0 mi

Turn RIGHT onto S EL CAMINO REAL. 1.4 mi

Turn LEFT onto W PASEO DE CRISTOBAL. 0.0 mi

114 W PASEO DE CRISTOBAL is on the RIGHT. It's the house with the palms.

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DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Come on, you-all, who's coming?

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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Hilo Jason Grand Master

Hilo Jason

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I'll be there. Looking forward to it!

Gonzer Grand Master

Gonzer

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Heck Dave, I grew up 4 houses down from Rick, I've seen all his stuff since they were pre-pubescent.

 

 

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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  On 10/30/2010 at 3:13 PM, Perito said:

Gonna,gonna,gonna,gonna,gonna be there! Perry

Bring some good stuff for the auction like you always do!

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.

Perito Experienced

Perito

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Planning on presenting a plethera of precious palms for Auction!

Perry Glenn

SLO Palms

(805) 550-2708

http://www.slopalms.com

palmcurry Mentor

palmcurry

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YOWZUM I be der!!! :drool: These jewels of 'The Spanish village by the sea' do not dull or bore...no matter how many times I've seen them.

Vince Bury

Zone 10a San Juan Capistrano, CA - 1.25 miles from coast.

http://www.burrycurry.com/index.html

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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  On 10/29/2010 at 6:37 PM, Gonzer said:

Heck Dave, I grew up 4 houses down from Rick, I've seen all his stuff since they were pre-pubescent.

The palms, I assume? :lol:

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.

Perito Experienced

Perito

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The meeting is only one week away. Gentlemen, start your engines!

Perry Glenn

SLO Palms

(805) 550-2708

http://www.slopalms.com

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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So, who's coming?

To the meeting, I mean, oh, heavens . . . . :lol:

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.

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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I am aiming..

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!

MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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I might have to do a quick stop in at Bob's only. I've got a 2:00 I've gotta be back in SD. :angry:

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

Jeff Searle Grand Master

Jeff Searle

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I won't be able to attend, I'll be in south Florida that weekend. But, I would if I could.

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

joe_OC Grand Master

joe_OC

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Definitely coming to this one!

Huntington Beach, CA

USDA Zone 10a/10b

Sunset Zone 24

freakypalmguy Grand Master

freakypalmguy

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Darn cousin has to go and get married on this day, what were they thinking? :rage:

Matt in Temecula, CA

Hot and dry in the summer, cold with light frost in the winter. Halfway between the desert and ocean

paulgila Grand Master

paulgila

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the ONLY daytime gig i have all year just happens to fall on the same day at roughly the same time :angry:

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

doubravsky Mentor

doubravsky

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I'll be there...

Dave

 

Riverside, CA Z 9b

1700 ft. elevation

approx 40 miles inland

Palmgrover Collaborator

Palmgrover

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I'm working on it, and I hope it works out...

more palms, less bombs!

Tassie_Troy1971 Grand Master

Tassie_Troy1971

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Bobs garden is a must :drool: and Rick Luna is a fun bloke with a great established garden ! Spindle and Bottle palm .

Old Beach ,Hobart
Tasmania ,Australia. 42 " south
Cool Maritime climate

cencalpalmguy Enthusiast

cencalpalmguy

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Hey, Dave. I would love to see a pic of that d.onilahensis. Take a few if you could. How old do you suppose it is?

Thanks, Chad

Edited by cencalpalmguy
BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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I like palm tours in the rain/drizzle.... more authentic that way.. plus its a rarity...

Everything else bites though...pictures, tables, chairs, etc.

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!

MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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Rain good, pants bad

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

osideterry Grand Master

osideterry

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I can actually make it this time. Count me as a "yes".

Zone 9b/10a, Sunset Zone 22

7 miles inland. Elevation 120ft (37m)

Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

Average annual rainfall: 8" (20cm)

Palmgrover Collaborator

Palmgrover

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It's looking better every minute.

more palms, less bombs!

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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I've heard the heavier rain will be late in the day..

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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  On 11/17/2010 at 3:18 AM, Palmgrover said:

I'm working on it, and I hope it works out...

just found out i am free that day--PRA team all da way!!!!

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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Just disregard this useless post. ignore it. stop reading it now because it will tell you nothing and leave you feeling empty and used up inside. Please, move on to the next post.

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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  On 11/19/2010 at 7:54 AM, pohonkelapa said:

  On 11/17/2010 at 3:18 AM, Palmgrover said:

I'm working on it, and I hope it works out...

just found out i am free that day--PRA team all da way!!!!

Stop by, visit. etc. and etc.

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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dewd is yer mailbox full or something? i tried to pm you & it says you cant recieve any new messages?

maybe its because we are all too closely related??? :blink:

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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I yam due for a cleaning...I should do that. I will. Now. I mean now.

Right after this post.

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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The meeting will be rain or shine. These are two great gardens so, I hope everyone can make it. See you all tomorrow! If there is a dry spot, I will be bringing back isssues to sell for $10.

Jeff

Jeff Rood

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, that feels better dropped 99 messages and I lost weight too! :D

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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Don't forget about the potluck. Also, if ther is anyone interested in getting more involved in the palm society fell free to come to the board meeting at Bob's place around 9am. We are always looking for extra help even for small projects.

Thank you, Jeff Rood

Jeff Rood

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