In my behind-the-scenes series on the San Diego Cactus & Succulent Society, you'll meet show-and-sale organizers, volunteers, and vendors; see amazing plants; and find out what you need to know before you go.
Here, Part One takes you to the show the day before it opens. You'll meet growers and see the succulents they're proud of, and observe how volunteers do set-up. It's so efficient, volunteer/vendor Rick Bjorkland says it's "like a symphony.”
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This is the earlier of two SDCSS annual shows.The big summer show takes place the first weekend in June. Both are in Balboa Park, near downtown. Check sdcss.net for details.
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Exciting news: The San Diego club will host the Cactus & Succulent Society's biennial convention in 2025. Stay tuned!
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Part 2: SHOW & SALE DAY Meet more vendors and experts and see the rare, beautiful specimens collectors happily snapped up. • Behind the Scenes at t...
Part 3: PLANT JUDGING AND WINNERS See impressive plants on display, eavesdrop on judges, and view blue-ribbon plants in stunning art pottery. • Behind the Scenes at t...
Part 4: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SUCCULENTS Renowned lithops grower Steven Hammer, known for his wit and wisdom, explains the appeal of plant shapes, sizes, and colors. • Psychology of Succulen...
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Award-winning garden photojournalist and bestselling author Debra Lee Baldwin shares her expertise about “plants that drink responsibly” in print, photos, videos and her “Celebrating the Joy of Succulents” newsletter. Debra is based in Southern California, home to more succulent specialty nurseries and growers than anywhere else in the world.
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