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International Palm Society

We've been a member of the International Palm Society since 1977

 

 

 

 

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Owner Dale Motiska has been featured in numerous publications over the years. From his award winning landscape designs to his knowledge and passion for palm trees, exotic plants and major commercial landscaping projects.

Dale has been featured on television's Mythbusters episode titled "Deadly Straw", which tests the myth whether a straw can penetrate a palm tree trunk, given sufficient velocity from a storm. (View video at right sidebar)

The Palm Island Nursery sponsored television's Yard Crashers personality, Ahmed Hassan at the 2010 Vacaville Home & Garden Show. Palm Island Nursery supports community and charity events including The Green Valley Roundup and the Solano Midnight Sun Foundation.

Caroline, co-owner of Palm Island Nursery, displays her handmade succulent wreaths and chandeliers at the San Francisco Flower & Garden Show.

carolines creations

Palm Island Nursery Hosts Yardcrashers Ahmed Hassan at the 2010 Vacaville Home & Garden Show

ahmed hassan

ahmed hassan

NEWSPAPER ARTICLES

"His Mission? Save the Palm Trees"
Press Democrat, November 11, 1989

"Hall of Flowers Blossom in Preview: 3rd Straight
Top Prize for Santa Rosa Nurseryman"

Press Democrat, Empire News, July 27, 1998

"Gardens of the World Created in Santa Rosa"
Press Democrat, July 21, 1997

"STANDING TALL: In Praise of the Stately Palm"
Sacramento Bee, California Life, November 29, 1994

"Palm Planting Rankles Architects"
San Francisco Examiner, January 22, 1992

 

We were featured on Television's Mythbusters Season 4 Episode #18 "Deadly Straw"

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