PalmTalk is the beloved internet-based forum supported by the International Palm Society.

IPS member and PalmTalk moderator Dean Ouer explains:

“PalmTalk, in various forms, has been around since 2000. The present version, operating non- stop since 2005, is a modern forum format consisting of almost 20,000 users, over one million posts, and a quarter million photos. Unlike FaceBook, there is a powerful Search feature. And searching for any particular palm, person, nursery, weather, growing zone, etc. will always bring results. Ask a question, and you will always receive multiple answers and/or suggestions.

In its “pages” you will find entertainment, education, and friends that share the same passion as you. You will meet people to visit during your travels, and those who will wish to visit you. You can share and gain knowledge from them, and many will become good friends.”

IPS member Bill Sanford has been a frequent user since 2005. He reports  “PalmTalk is far superior to Facebook, especially when conducting a “deep dive,“ given the expertise of the contributors. Bill appreciates the level of detail from the international community, even if only anecdotal, which he finds remarkable. He added, “PalmTalk is second to none when it comes to diagnosing ailing palms. The ad- vice given far surpasses any information one can generally find on health and growing idiosyncrasies down to specific species. And of course, the pictures are superb.”

IPS member David Bleistein is perhaps the most frequent poster on PalmTalk. He remembers joining all the way back in the late 1990s. He has interacted with thousands of enthusiasts around the world and is particularly fond of the many travel opportunities and private garden invitations afforded him by our PalmTalk community. David has kindly distributed seed throughout the world to hobbyists via Palm- Talk. He has sent seeds to Russia, South Korea, the U. K., Poland, Japan and many other countries.

To conclude, in the words of Dean Ouer, “If you are not viewing PalmTalk regularly, you are missing out on one of the most worthwhile benefits the IPS offers the palm world.”