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by Martin
Thu Jul 21, 2016 1:26 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Potting mix for succulents.
Replies: 6
Views: 3428

Re: Potting mix for succulents.

As Tony says if it works use it. I use JI number 3 as the base I don't agree its too rich, as its only about 30-40% of the mix by volume mixed with grit (two sizes and types)and cat litter as the rest I also don't like too much cat litter so keep it under 25% by volume as I feel it can desiccate the...
by Martin
Fri Jul 15, 2016 3:46 pm
Forum: News & Events
Topic: Oxford Show - SATURDAY 23rd July
Replies: 4
Views: 3080

Re: Oxford Show - SATURDAY 23rd July

The last week now to get your entries into Bill Darbon

The show is next Saturday
by Martin
Mon Jul 04, 2016 10:34 pm
Forum: News & Events
Topic: Oxford Show - SATURDAY 23rd July
Replies: 4
Views: 3080

Oxford Show - SATURDAY 23rd July

OXFORD BRANCH SHOW with the MAMMILLARIA SOCIETY BILL MADDAMS MEMORIAL SATURDAY 23rd July 10.00a.m. to 3.30p.m. at OLD MILL HALL, Grove, Wantage OX12 7LB Plants for sale by David Neville, Toobees, and Oxford Branch Special souvenir programmes and show cards Refreshments, teas, cakes bacon butties an...
by Martin
Fri Jul 01, 2016 10:36 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Cacti Nursery/centres
Replies: 19
Views: 5001

Re: Cacti Nursery/centres

Not that far away is

http://www.croston-cactus.co.uk/

And

http://www.abbeybrookcacti.com/

Not been to either in last few years
by Martin
Fri Jun 17, 2016 7:32 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Blenheim flower show display
Replies: 5
Views: 1689

Re: Blenheim flower show display

As I can not get the picture to post from my phone here's a link to the blog post that would wok

https://oxfordbcss.wordpress.com/2016/0 ... -blenheim/

Glad to say we are very happy!
by Martin
Thu Jun 16, 2016 8:44 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Blenheim flower show display
Replies: 5
Views: 1689

Blenheim flower show display

So stand up we will see what the judges think in the morning !

We have addressed all comments from last years judges apart from the different pots which for plants from different collections is a bit of a challenge

We shall see what we get any way we are very pleased with it this year
by Martin
Wed Jun 15, 2016 12:19 am
Forum: News & Events
Topic: Blenheim Palace Flower Show 17th - 19th June
Replies: 1
Views: 1964

Re: Blenheim Palace Flower Show 17th - 19th June

Blenheim show this weekend !

All set to go and build the stand on Thursday, here's hoping w a good result :grin:
by Martin
Tue May 24, 2016 12:29 pm
Forum: News & Events
Topic: Blenheim Palace Flower Show 17th - 19th June
Replies: 1
Views: 1964

Blenheim Palace Flower Show 17th - 19th June

As per last year Oxford Branch will be holding a plant display and sales table at the Blenheim Palace Flower Show inside the floral marquee Our challenge is to better our Silver guilt meddle from 2015 we know whats needed so we shall see Details for the show are at : http://www.blenheimflowershow.co...
by Martin
Tue May 24, 2016 10:01 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Oxford Branch Blog site
Replies: 0
Views: 1166

Oxford Branch Blog site

By way of trying something new the Oxford team have set up a blog site where the entire Oxford Branch membership will be able to post updates and messages about their plants and events we are supporting and attending. Its just been set up and if your are a member of the Oxford Branch (and we have yo...
by Martin
Sat May 07, 2016 11:28 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Chilean Journals - free to Download - via Cactus Explorers
Replies: 5
Views: 2125

Re: Chilean Journals - free to Download - via Cactus Explorers

Looks like it's popular

Unable to download at the moment as the data limit has been reached on the host site !