Greetings Gates!
I hope you are all having an amazing summer! As hot days become more frequent and the abundant sunshine pours over our gardens, we see an increase in blooms (and growth) as our collections are really starting to pop off! I invite you to take advantage of those gorgeous moments and take pictures. We are always looking to add member content to our website, newsletter, and social media.
It’s that time… our annual show and sale is upon us! See the attachments with this month’s newsletter email for show and sale information.
We also have an exciting new section of our club website…
It’s that time… our annual show and sale is upon us! See the attachments with this month’s newsletter email for show and sale information.
We also have an exciting new section of our club website…
Jeffrey Loew shares updates with Gates members, reflecting on a mild winter and blooming Mammillaria. A judged competition will be featured at the 2026 Show and Sale, with volunteer opportunities available. Members are reminded to renew their 2026 memberships for eligibility in mini-shows. Woody Minnich will speak at the March meeting.
Jeffrey Loew shares updates with Gates members, reflecting on a mild winter and blooming Mammillaria. A judged competition will be featured at the 2026 Show and Sale, with volunteer opportunities available. Members are reminded to renew their 2026 memberships for eligibility in mini-shows. Woody Minnich will speak at the March meeting.
Jeffrey Loew, the president, shares greetings and discusses the mild winter in Southern California, inviting members to showcase their winter-growing plants for the newsletter. He highlights the upcoming cactus and succulent show season, reminds members about their 2026 membership renewals, and announces Tom McCoy as the speaker for the February meeting.
Welcome to 2026! Thank you all for an amazing 2025. In 2026, leadership changes include Nicole Oceguera as Vice President/Secretary and Lyndsee Cordes as a new Board Member. Phuc Huynh shifts to Mini-Show Chair/Judge. The December potluck was a success, and Mini-Show winners were announced. Members are urged to ensure well-draining soil for their plants this winter.
Gates welcomes fall, enjoying cooler weather for gardening. The club participated in the Heritage Club Fair, expanding membership awareness of cacti. The recent Cook Off featured delicious entries and a successful barbecue at Judy Horne’s home. October’s meeting includes a talk by Jan Emming and a “dead plant” mini-show category.
Gates welcomes fall, enjoying cooler weather for gardening. The club participated in the Heritage Club Fair, expanding membership awareness of cacti. The recent Cook Off featured delicious entries and a successful barbecue at Judy Horne’s home. October’s meeting includes a talk by Jan Emming and a “dead plant” mini-show category.
Gates Cactus and Succulent Society