2011 Volunteer Lists
Plant raffle and exchanges, information, official society business, refreshments, a door prize and an informational program are offered starting at 7:30 pm. Meetings typically adjourn by 9:00 pm.
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| The Begonia Society of the Palm Beaches meets the second Monday of each month in the Mounts Auditorium at 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. There is ample paved parking. Plant raffle and exchanges, information, official society business, refreshments, a door prize and an informational program are offered starting at 7:30 pm. Meetings typically adjourn by 9:00 pm. |
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January 8, 2011 Begonia Auction Charles Jaros, Auctioneer Charles is a past president of American Begonia Society and a founding member of our branch. He is a judge at the prestigious Philadelphia Flower Show. He has recently taken on responsibility for assigning and tracking “U” numbers- the numbers given to newly discovered begonias until a determination is made if it has been previously described or is a newly discovered species. Both hybrids and species will be available at the auction, over 100 plants in all. |
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February 12, 2011 Begonias and Other Shade Loving Plants John Boggan, Washington D. C. John Boggan is a Museum Specialist, Dept of Botany, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Systematics of Gesneriaceae. He studied both Entomology and Botany at Cornell University. He is the author of many articles on Gesneriaceae. |
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March 14, 2011 Begonias Companion Plants Robert Haehle, Gardening Editor - Sun Sentinel Bob has a B.S. in Environmental Design and a M.S. in Horticulture from the University of Delaware . He had a Graduate Fellowship at Longwood Garden, Pennsylvania. He is a former County Horticulture agent for Broward County, Florida . He has been the Garden Columnist for the Sun Sentinel Newspaper for over 10 years. |
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April 11, 2011 Mexican Begonias Dr. Kathleen Burt-Utley, Tampa Dr. Burt-Utley has recently retired from the University of New Orleans, where she taught Botany. More than 14 new begonia species have been located and described by Dr. Burt-Utley. Her field work was done in many locations, but a large portion was completed in Mexico. She is completing a book on Mexican species. |
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May 9, 2011 Raising Canes Doris Happle Our own past president and current membership chair, will reveal the secrets to those gorgeous landscape canes that decorate her garden. Don’t miss this program for great tips on “angel wings!” |
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June 13, 2011 The Best Dog Wins! Greg Sytch, Horticultural Editor, The Begonian Bring your “dogs,” those begonias you are ready to give up, on for Greg’s advice. You may be able to save them! Greg will have plants for sale from Planet Begonia! |
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July 11, 2011 Picnic/Silent Auction This is your chance to prune your collection of duplicates, and add new plants to your collection. Donations include all types of plants, garden paraphernalia, and anything related to gardening. Bring your best dish and enjoy a great evening of food and socializing! |
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August 8, 2011 Bromeliad Companion Plants Bud Martin, Blossom World Bromeliads From founding several bromeliad societies and serving as an officer in them, writing articles for Southern Living and other publications, speaking at garden clubs throughout Florida and teaching the bromeliad course for Master Gardeners in Seminole County, Bud sells bromeliads and orchids at our local greenmarkets. Bud is the founder and moving force behind The Roger M. Daubach Foundation, raising funds for respite care for ALS patients and their caretakers. |
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September 12, 2011 A Species Overview Virginia Jens and Charles Jaros Virginia will cover the species banks throughout the world, Save Our Species, and ABS conservation efforts. Charles, who with Mary Bucholtz is in charge of assigning “U” (for unidentified) numbers to newly collected species, will bring us up to date on the latest finds. |
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October 11, 2011 (NOTE: Meeting is on Tuesday) Terrariums Mary Bucholtz, ABS Branch Relations Mary will cover everything you need to know for successful terrarium growing. This is an excellent way to enjoy beautiful begonias if you have little or no outside growing space. Terrariums are also a good choice for those who travel because they require a minimum of attention. |
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November 14, 2011 Surprise Speaker We are hard at work trying to get 1 more out of town speaker. The back up program, if we fail in our mission, will be Virginia Jens on the Conservatoire du Begonia at Rochefort, France. |
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December 12,2011 HOLIDAY PARTY Join us for a wonderful evening of great food, socializing, and our traditional Begonia Bingo! |
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