Established in 1970, we are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and furthering the cultivation and use of tropical and rare fruit in South Florida and throughout the world.
NEXT MEETING: Friday, November 14th, 2025:
Our Guest Speaker: Larry Grosser
Larry Grosser, will speak about the progress he has made to his tropical fruit collection since purchasing his property in the Acreage in 2014.
Larry Grosser is Past President of Palm Beach Chapter of Rare Fruit Council International, 1994-1995. He will focus on his varieties of Jackfruit, Annona's, Sapodillas, Longans & Pineapples & many more. He will give an update on his 40 varieties of mangos, and how they fared in the 2025 season. He will also intersperse his talk with historical references and growing tips.
Larry Grosser is also a Palm Beach County native, Docent at Historical Society of Palm Beach County, longtime Master Gardener, and tour guide for Gene Joyner’s Unbelievable Acres and Mounts Botanical Gardens. He has a wealth of knowledge and will share that knowledge with us.
Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International
“Producing Excellence”
Herman J. Lawrence, President
We hope to see and connect with you soon!
2025 Speaker Calendar Location: Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium Time: 7pm Friday, October 10th Speaker: : Chris Wenzel - Preparing Mango Trees for the Winter Months. Friday, November 14th Speaker: Larry Grosser - Progress Made to His Tropical Fruit Collection Friday, December 12th No Speaker, Annual Holiday Party - Members and Family |
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FERTILIZER, GRAFTING SUPPLIES are sometimes available at our Monthly Meetings Fertilizer sales: Please contact Jay Baldeo 561 676-7502 ***********************************************************************************
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2026 Speaker Calendar Location: Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium Friday, January 9th Speaker: Larry Grosser, "Past President's Forum- The Gathering of Past Presidents" Friday, February 13th Speaker: "TBD" Friday, March 13th Speaker: "TBD" Friday, April 10th Speaker: Dick Pase - "Grafting Tools and Their Maintenance" Friday, May 8th Speaker: Alex Salazar Friday, June 12th Speaker: "TBD" Friday, July 10th Speaker: "TBD" Friday, August 14th Speaker: "TBD" Friday, September 11th Speaker: "TBD" |