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by greatnorthernexotic
Sun Oct 27, 2024 4:51 pm
Forum: News & Events
Topic: YORSHIRE CACTUS AND SUCCULENT RALLY 2024
Replies: 7
Views: 571

Re: YORSHIRE CACTUS AND SUCCULENT RALLY 2024

This was a fantastic day - great speakers, great plants for sale, and great to catch up with some familiar faces.

Well done to Simon and everyone else responsible for organising the event.

Roll on 2025!
by greatnorthernexotic
Mon Oct 14, 2024 3:38 pm
Forum: News & Events
Topic: YORSHIRE CACTUS AND SUCCULENT RALLY 2024
Replies: 7
Views: 571

Re: YORSHIRE CACTUS AND SUCCULENT RALLY 2024

Just giving this thread a bump since it's now less than two weeks away.
by greatnorthernexotic
Fri Oct 11, 2024 12:21 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Nurseries and gardens between Edinburgh and Leicester
Replies: 9
Views: 334

Re: Nurseries and gardens between Edinburgh and Leicester

Give Williams Cactus a call or text and it wouldn't surprise me if they'll open for you. A lovely collection, but I wasn't that impressed with the sales plants if I'm honest. This. The advertised hours on Google aren't accurate in my experience. It's open by appointment only and if you get in touch ...
by greatnorthernexotic
Thu Oct 10, 2024 12:15 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Birmingham Show Photos - with links to exhibit photos
Replies: 6
Views: 285

Re: Birmingham Show Photos

Great photos! I love seeing the sales tables as well as the show plants.
by greatnorthernexotic
Thu Oct 10, 2024 12:14 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Nurseries and gardens between Edinburgh and Leicester
Replies: 9
Views: 334

Re: Nurseries and gardens between Edinburgh and Leicester

Assuming you'll be taking the A1 for a large section of the journey, a visit to William's Cactus will only add a few miles to your route. Always worth a visit. :grin:
by greatnorthernexotic
Wed Oct 09, 2024 10:07 am
Forum: Greenhouse Tours
Topic: Greenhouse tours on YouTube
Replies: 4
Views: 285

Greenhouse tours on YouTube

Some of you will be familiar with the Cactus Quest YouTube channel run by Hunter over in the US. My favourite videos of his are the ones in which he visits a cactus grower and shows his audience their greenhouse collection. I tried something similar last year on my own channel and would love to do ...
by greatnorthernexotic
Mon Oct 07, 2024 3:37 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: I don’t like it! Solved
Replies: 8
Views: 1613

Re: I don’t like it! Solved

I'll volunteer a loving home if Chris doesn't take up the offer! :lol:
by greatnorthernexotic
Sat Oct 05, 2024 5:10 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: I don’t like it! Solved
Replies: 8
Views: 1613

Re: I don’t like it! Solved

I love it! Reminds me of this e. micromeris belonging to Graham Charles. This one also had a 'normal' head behind the cristate part.
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by greatnorthernexotic
Fri Oct 04, 2024 6:05 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Greetings From Kew!
Replies: 4
Views: 187

Re: Greetings From Kew!

Welcome! I second the request for behind the scenes insights 😎
by greatnorthernexotic
Fri Oct 04, 2024 4:02 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Recruiting new BCSS members from Reddit
Replies: 69
Views: 10908

Re: Recruiting new BCSS members from Reddit

Sorry to revive a years-old thread but I've been thinking a lot about how to utilise various online platforms to raise the profile of the society. Whilst having a society-specific subreddit is great for members, what is really powerful is having members showcasing their plants in wider, larger ...