Tag Archives: garden

October 2026 Mini Show

The content discusses two genera of plants: Ariocarpus and Kalanchoe. Ariocarpus, a popular cactus genus, is easy to cultivate and has cultural significance among Native American tribes. Kalanchoe, known for its hardiness and vibrant blooms, is widely cultivated as a winter houseplant. Both genera offer various species and cultivars for enthusiasts.

October 2026 Speaker | Elias Aparicio

Elias Aparicio, a Southern California geologist and enthusiastic cactus collector, will present a talk on seed propagation for cacti and succulents on October 9th at Redlands Church of the Nazarene. His program will demonstrate techniques for growing plants from seed, offering hobbyists a cost-effective entry into cultivation and hybridization.

October 2026 President’s Message

As Halloween approaches, members are reminded to adjust watering for their plants. Two Board positions are up for reelection; interested candidates should contact a Board member. For the October minishow, participants can enter both living and “Best Dead Plant” categories. The event is on Friday, October 9th, at 6 PM.

September 2026 Mini Show

Eriosyce is a genus of colorful, small cacti native to Chile and surrounding areas, recently reclassified from multiple genera due to extensive research. Aizoaceae, or Mesembs, is a large family of succulent plants primarily from South Africa, praised for their resilience and diversity, but with specific care needs regarding watering.

September 2026 President’s Message

As summer transitions to early fall, plant shows and sales in Southern California are ending. The 43rd annual Succulent Symposium at the Huntington is approaching, featuring speaker Dylan Zoller. Attendees are encouraged to register and participate in exploring cacti and succulent conservation and education. Event details will be shared in the newsletter.

July 2026 President’s Message

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.