Join us on January 9th at 7pm PST at Redlands Church of the Nazarene for “The Succulent Underground: The Hidden Intelligence and Function of Roots.” Speaker Gunnar Eisel will explore root physiology, pruning benefits, and how roots sense gravity. Eisel is an experienced succulent collector and industry leader.
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Al Klein | November Meeting Speaker
On November 14th at 7pm PST, join Al Klein at the Redlands Church of the Nazarene for a program on growing Euphorbia plants. Learn about their diverse species, care requirements, and unique characteristics. Al brings a wealth of horticultural experience, having dedicated years to the cultivation of exotic plants.
Jan Emming | October Meeting Speaker
Jan Emming, originally from the Netherlands and raised in Colorado, moved to Yucca, Arizona, in 1999 to create a dream garden on a 40-acre desert property. His program, “Building Forever,” discusses the challenges and successes of cultivating a diverse array of succulents and native desert plants in this unique ecosystem.
Andrew Hankey | September Meeting Speaker
Andrew Hankey, a seasoned horticulturist with 30 years of experience, has greatly influenced the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden through various innovative projects. He specializes in threatened plant conservation, especially the critically endangered Albertina Sisulu Orchid, and is advancing his knowledge in the Hyacinthaceae genera while engaging in extensive botanical research in southern Africa.
Jorge Ochoa | August Meeting Speaker
On August 8th at 7pm PST, Jorge Ochoa, an Associate Professor of Horticulture at Long Beach City College, will speak at Redlands Church of the Nazarene. He advocates for urban biodiversity, enhances green spaces, organizes wildflower hikes, and promotes sustainable gardening and plant conservation in Southern California.
Karen Ostler | July Meeting Speaker
The Gates October Meeting will feature Karen Ostler discussing the genus Ferocactus on July 11th at 7pm PST at Redlands Church of the Nazarene in California. Ostler, an experienced cactus grower with over 40 years of involvement in the cactus community, primarily focuses on various types of cacti since relocating to the high desert.
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
Karen Ostler | October Meeting Speaker
A brief look at the Genus Mammillaria, focusing on both the beauty and the oddities of one of the cactus world’s favorite plants.
Kelly Griffin | August Speaker
Kelly Griffin is a succulent plant hybridizer, propagator, and avid plant explorer. Like many of us, his interest in plants and particular succulent plants started at a fairly young age.
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.
Gates Cactus and Succulent Society 