Information Exchange and the Mentorship Program

This page is dedicated to facilitating communication among our members in the about all aspects of their hobby - plant selection, climate, culture, placement, garden design... - you name it! The information exchange is for folks who want to view or share information about their hobby. The mentorship program links you up with an expert in your local area who is willing to give you advice and assistance based on their extensive experience.

The Information Exchange

For those who wish to chat online with others or simply to view dialogs that are in progress about specific issues or problems, the sites listed below have had a great deal of recent activity. If you are unfamiliar with chat sites, you don't have to log on to view chats in progress - just go to them by clicking on the link, and watch for a while to see how things work.

Northwest Palms
Hardy Palm & Subtropical Board
IPS Message Board
Hardy Palms and More for the Northeast
European Palm Society Forum (requires free membership and login)

The Mentorship Program

Need expert advice on care or selection of palms and other exotic plants? Edith Camm (former club president) has a list of experts, many with 30 plus years of experience, eager to give you advice. She will be happy to direct your enquiry to one of these pros. Besides mentors with general knowledge, some have very specific and detailed areas of expertise. Just contact Edith Camm to get started!

However, Edith writes:

We need more mentors! Do YOU have some hard-won experience that could help another club PNWP&EPS member?

Most people are WAY TOO MODEST! I’ll bet you have solved some really interesting problems in your exotic garden. It could be in ANY area. Here are some examples to start you thinking:

-building raised beds

-using native ferns to achieve an exotic look

-sheltering palms overwinter

-achieving good drainage for hardy succulents

-hardy native orchids for spring glamour

Join the conversation. Be mentored, or become one yourself. Email me from the link above or the contact page. We should all talk.

Edith