NorCal Palm Society meeting

[Darold Petty]

Northern California Palm Society San Francisco Gardens - Saturday April 20, 2024

 

 

 

 

Last Chance to Sign Up: San Francisco Open Garden Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 12:30 – 4:00 p.m.   Hello Palm Friends!   We’re excited to announce our first meeting for 2024. There will be two gardens in San Francisco open to visit and we’ll conclude the day with a member meeting, pot luck and auction at the Flora Grubb nursery.   12:30 pm to 2:30 pm: The San Francisco gardens of Darold Petty and Thom Berninzoni will be open from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm for self-guided tours and walk-throughs. The gardens are small city plots and cannot accommodate everyone at once, so please choose your own schedule for the 2 hour open window.    The Outer Sunset garden of Darold Petty: The legendary garden of Nor. Cali. Palm Society President emeritus Darold Petty is located in one of the chilliest corners of the City. Darold has been nurturing this garden since the early ’80’s and today it boasts an impressive array of mature palm species - Ceroxylon, Hedyscepe, Rhopalostylis, and Howea to name a few. In the garden you will also encounter many beautifully grown and rare palm companion plants that are a testimony to the breadth of the gardening knowledge and growing skills Darold has honed for more than four decades.   Address: 2563 33rd Avenue, San Francisco 94116, between Ulloa and Vicente Streets. Darold notes, it’s fairly easy parking but be very careful not to overhang driveways. New members and palm friends welcome!   The Eureka Valley garden of Thom Berninzoni: Thom Berninzoni and his partner Antonio Cristillo began retaining and building their garden on a steep slope on the East-facing side of Twin Picks above the Castro District in 2005. The garden consists of multi-level decks (three) interconnected by lush planting spaces containing more than 40 species of palms. From mature Rhopalostylis, Livistonia and Howeas to miniature Chamaedorea, Linnospadix and other palm treasures, the garden boasts many pleasant surprises as you work your way down the stairs amongst the four levels. The palm collection is connected by a lush tapestry of palm companion plants - orchids, ferns, neotropical blueberries, bromeliads and more rarities.   Address: 34 Short Street, San Francisco 94114. The closest major intersection is Clayton/Market.   Flora Grubb Gardens 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Society members will gather at Flora Grubb Gardens, for an introduction to the nursery, a members’ meeting and auction. Bring bites to share and plants for the auction!   Address: Flora Grubb address is 1634 Jerrold Street in San Francisco’s Bayview District. SIGN UP FOR APRIL 20 MEETING   Apr 20 San Francisco Open Gardens and Meeting Event: April 20 Saturday, April 20: San Francisco Open Gardens and Meeting Event 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm: The San Francisco gardens of Darold Petty and Thom Berninzoni will be open from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm for self-guided tours and walk-throughs. The gardens are small city plots and cannot accommodate every one at once, so please choose your own schedule for the 2 hour open window. 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Society members will gather at Flora Grubb, for an introduction to the nursery, a members meeting and auction. Bring bites to share and plants for the auction! (Addresses provided with registration confirmation.)   Register Free Website Palm Society Announcements Lakeside Palmetum Membership Species List You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of every email.

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