The January 2023 Palm Society e-Newsletter consists of 72 pages, 55 full-page colour photos of Southern California palms, the November 19, 2022 Palm Society of Southern California meeting recap, a farewell salute to retiring San Diego Chairman Phil Bergman, an exclusive interview with professional plant and palm sign maker Gary Wood and the regular Question and Answer Segment “Q and A” (Questions 211 - 220) of the most commonly asked questions about palm cultivation.