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Serving San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Founded 1959.

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Author Archives: Humble CEO

President’s Message: April, 2023

Last month’s field trip to the Coachella Valley/Palm Springs was absolutely wonderful. The weather couldn’t have been any better with the crispy cool morning air accompanied by a pleasantly warm sunny afternoon.

Posted byHumble CEOMarch 31, 2023Posted inPresident's LetterTags:2023, April, Membership, President's Letter, SpringLeave a comment on President’s Message: April, 2023

CSSA Webinar by Martin Lowry on March 4th

Bolivia’s Amazing Diversity of Cacti Saturday, March 4th at 10 am PST. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Posted byHumble CEOFebruary 24, 2023Posted inSpeakers, WebinarTags:2023, Cactus., CSSA, Event, March, Webinar, ZoomLeave a comment on CSSA Webinar by Martin Lowry on March 4th

Woody Minnich | March 1st Speaker

Gates October Meeting, January 4th at 7pm PST. Breslin will explore multiple connections between contemporary and emerging research methods in plant conservation and the ways we raise our plants.

Posted byHumble CEOFebruary 24, 2023February 24, 2023Posted inMeeting Presentation, SpeakersTags:2023, Cactus., Event, March, Speaker, Woody MinnichLeave a comment on Woody Minnich | March 1st Speaker

President’s Message: March, 2023

Last month’s field trip to the Coachella Valley/Palm Springs was absolutely wonderful. The weather couldn’t have been any better with the crispy cool morning air accompanied by a pleasantly warm sunny afternoon.

Posted byHumble CEOFebruary 24, 2023Posted inPresident's LetterTags:2022, December, Holiday, Membership, President's Letter, WinterLeave a comment on President’s Message: March, 2023

President’s Message: February, 2023

Last month’s field trip to the Coachella Valley/Palm Springs was absolutely wonderful. The weather couldn’t have been any better with the crispy cool morning air accompanied by a pleasantly warm sunny afternoon.

Posted byHumble CEOJanuary 30, 2023January 30, 2023Posted inPresident's LetterTags:2022, December, Holiday, Membership, President's Letter, WinterLeave a comment on President’s Message: February, 2023

Peter Breslin | January 4th Speaker

Gates October Meeting, January 4th at 7pm PST. Breslin will explore multiple connections between contemporary and emerging research methods in plant conservation and the ways we raise our plants.

Posted byHumble CEOJanuary 3, 2023January 3, 2023Posted inMeeting Presentation, SpeakersTags:2023, Cactus., Event, January, Peter Breslin, SpeakerLeave a comment on Peter Breslin | January 4th Speaker

Buck Hemenway: Webinar

Survival of the Fattest 2023. Saturday, January 7th at 10 am PST. When supply of water is so unreliable, plants find a number of ways  to adapt to these harsh conditions. 

Posted byHumble CEOJanuary 3, 2023January 3, 2023Posted inSpeakers, WebinarTags:2022, Cactus., CSSA, Event, September, WebinarLeave a comment on Buck Hemenway: Webinar

President’s Message: January, 2023

Last month’s field trip to the Coachella Valley/Palm Springs was absolutely wonderful. The weather couldn’t have been any better with the crispy cool morning air accompanied by a pleasantly warm sunny afternoon.

Posted byHumble CEOJanuary 2, 2023Posted inPresident's LetterTags:2022, December, Holiday, Membership, President's Letter, WinterLeave a comment on President’s Message: January, 2023

Dean Karras | November Meeting Speaker

Dean Karras began collecting and growing cacti from seed as a hobby in 2008. He has been a member of the Palomar Cactus & Succulent Society since 2017, and a member of the San Diego Cactus & Succulent Society since 2019

Posted byHumble CEOOctober 28, 2022October 28, 2022Posted inMeeting Presentation, SpeakersTags:2022, Cactus., Event, Karen Ostler, Meeting, November, SpeakerLeave a comment on Dean Karras | November Meeting Speaker

President’s Message: November, 2022

We finally got some good amount of measurable rainfall during the previous two to three weeks. I hope that was a great relief for many of you who haven’t had the chance or time to water your garden and plants.

Posted byHumble CEOOctober 28, 2022October 28, 2022Posted inPresident's LetterTags:2022, Membership, Nominations, November, President's Letter, SummerLeave a comment on President’s Message: November, 2022

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