Matthew Opel grew up in Westchester County, NY, where he developed an early love of plants, gardening and the natural world.
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Tom Glavich | Exploring Euphorbias
Tom Glavich is a long time grower of succulent plants. He is one of the co-chairs of the Inter-City Cactus and Succulent show held every August at the LA Arboretum.
Jon Rebman | Cactus Evolution
Dr. Rebman will go over cactus diversity in the Baja California region and discuss the taxonomic challenges of studying opuntioids, especially chollas (Cylindropuntia) and prickly-pears (Opuntia).
Colin Walker | The Aloes of Ethiopia
Colin is a retired biology lecturer who is currently an honorary researcher at the Open University, England. He now lives in Scotland with his wife Marjorie, where they enjoy nurturing a varied garden and a substantial succulent collection.
Limited Free Tickets for GCSS Members to the 55th Annual CSSA Show July 1-3, 2022
After the Covid19 pandemic forced us to cancel our show & sale the past two years, I’m pleased to announce that this year’s 55th Annual Show and Sale
Ron Parker CSSA Webinar
Karen Ostler: Exploring the Best of Our Wonderful Mammillarias; “Normals” and Their Strange Variations. Webinar.
Gates Cactus and Succulent Society 48th Annual Sale – CHECK BACK SOON!
After the Covid19 pandemic forced us to cancel our show & sale the past two years, I’m pleased to announce that this year’s 55th Annual Show and Sale
Wentworth Norton Villas: Spring Art & Garden Party
Wentworth Norton Group and GCSS member Dr. Rosabel Young is proudly hosting a small initial Springtime art and garden party at her Wentworth Norton Villas in Redlands California
Karen Ostler CSSA Webinar
Karen Ostler: Exploring the Best of Our Wonderful Mammillarias; “Normals” and Their Strange Variations. Webinar.
Gates Cactus and Succulent Society 