The PSST critter of the month
Palm Society of South
Texas
August 2000 Meeting in San Antonio, Texas
Hosted by Blake and his family
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PSST ventured to the northern part of south Texas on August 19th to the home of John, Yong, Blake and Ginger Volk. Their collection of palms is young but also impressive. It is yet another unique way that a garden is a reflection of its gardener. When John and Blake first joined PSST, John said their garden wasn't ready for a meeting. While age may become an asset in a garden with time, the youth of John and Blake's garden is hardly a detriment. Listed below is Blake's list of palms growing in pots and in the ground. It's a lengthy list indeed! Blake may be our youngest member, but he is also one of our most knowledgeable palm nuts. Being a bit further north than most members, he's the most likely one to rattle off the minimum temperature tolerance of a particular palm. Getting a chance to view this collection was indeed a treat. Yong treated us to barbeque and delicious fried rice. Following the great meal, chairman Bill Baker announced the near completion of the PSST t-shirt design by Ellen Fehrenkamp. Shirts will be available at the October meeting. |
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Key to Blake's list:
Tropical palms
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Hardy palms
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 First time visitors Chuck McLendon and Howard from the Austin area |
 Chuck McLendon, Kay McHaney and Jana Meiser. |
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A brief auction was held and new bulletins were distributed. Editor
Richard Travis is running a bit short on bulletin material, so don't be shy about sending
him some articles. The meeting was over all too soon. Many thanks to the Volks
for the outstanding hospitality. Welcome to our first time visitors. Meeting
summary and webpage by Jana Meiser |
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 Everyone went home with a Phoenix canariensis seedling. |
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