Hello from Texas

Post by **rreynolds** » Sat Jun 01, 2019 12:49 am

I'm Richard Reynolds. I've been growing cacti for only nine years here in the heart of Texas--Austin. I became interested in cacti many years ago from photographing them in Big Bend National Park, land of Epithelantha bokei, Coryphantha ramillosa, Echinocereus chisoensis, Ariocarpus fissuratus and many others (around 66 species). I built a small cactus greenhouse nine years ago and currently have about 400 or so mature cacti and several hundred seedlings. Weather here makes it tough to grow most cacti outside, what with the high humidity, high summer temperatures, and frequent flooding rains. I mostly grow Chihuahuan Desert cacti and make frequent trips to West Texas to photograph them in habitat. I've enjoyed reading the posts here for several years and now I've joined as an overseas member. Thanks for having me.

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Post by **Tony R** » Sat Jun 01, 2019 7:09 am

A very warm welcome, Richard.

Post by **Echinocactus123** » Sat Jun 01, 2019 9:24 am

Hello and welcome, it must be great to live in a place near where you can find them in the wild!

Post by **Diane** » Sat Jun 01, 2019 11:36 am

Welcome Richard! Superb photos, and how lucky are you to be able to make habitat trips!

Post by **juster** » Sat Jun 01, 2019 12:39 pm

Welcome to the Forum Richard and lovely photos. It sounds as though you have a great collection, it's always interesting to read about growing in different climates. Look forward to seeing some more photos.

Post by **rreynolds** » Sat Jun 01, 2019 1:11 pm

Echinocactus123 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 01, 2019 9:24 am Hello and welcome, it must be great to live in a place near where you can find them in the wild!

Thanks Echinocactus123. Whenever I am going through one of our brutal summers, I have to remind myself that that is one of the perks of living in Texas!

Post by **rreynolds** » Sat Jun 01, 2019 1:12 pm

Tony R wrote: ↑Sat Jun 01, 2019 7:09 am A very warm welcome, Richard.

Thank you, Tony.

Post by **rreynolds** » Sat Jun 01, 2019 1:13 pm

Diane wrote: ↑Sat Jun 01, 2019 11:36 am Welcome Richard! Superb photos, and how lucky are you to be able to make habitat trips!

Thank you, Diane!

Post by **rreynolds** » Sat Jun 01, 2019 1:14 pm

juster wrote: ↑Sat Jun 01, 2019 12:39 pm Welcome to the Forum Richard and lovely photos. It sounds as though you have a great collection, it's always interesting to read about growing in different climates. Look forward to seeing some more photos.

I will certainly post some more, Juster. Thanks for your warm welcome!

Post by **rodsmith** » Sat Jun 01, 2019 2:47 pm

Welcome, Richard - and thanks for posting the wonderful photos. I look forward to seeing more.

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