Definitely C. solaris imo, Tina (lovely spines) the E. lindsayi - or lindsayorum as I think our labels should be, are equally beautiful. Gorgeous plants.

That's right - to access the seed list, please first register on the BCSS website (use a strong password): https://bcss.org.uk/register/ You should then be able to log in: https://bcss.org.uk/login/ The seeds are here (in the members' area - along with our membership cards): https://bcss.org.uk/seeds/

You're very welcome

Jared believes that the 40% discount code is valid until the end of January. I've received my book and am thoroughly enjoying it.

With one week to go there are a few places left. Fancy a great cactus and succulent day out before the clocks go back? All within easy access from the M1? We do hope that you can make it. All details here:

https://www.zone3.bcss.org.uk/rally-2023.html

As the nights are drawing in, thoughts must be turning to the Zone 3 Rally! It's not just for Yorkshire folk, as friends travel from East Anglia, the Midlands, the North East and the North West. We hope that you can make it too... great talks, great plants (many tables booked) and great company (tu)...

Jared was a long-time member of Sheffield Branch as he completed his post-doc here. He travelled extensively to research this book - which also touches (humorously) on BCSS meetings and events like ELK. I've been lucky enough to review the first chapter and am looking forward to it immensely. Anyone...

Another titan of the succulent world. Another lovely man. Always happy to chat and impart his advice. Trips to his nursery were always a thrill when I was younger.

He'll be sadly missed.

The Zone 3 committee is pleased to announce the perfect end to the social calendar, namely the Zone 3 Rally 2023 :grin: The event will take place at the usual venue of the Carlton Social Club, Carlton WF3 3RW, close to the M1 / M62 interchange. There will be a wealth of sales plants and great talks:...

I agree Terry... I think they're kind of nice (though I do like hanging plants as they provide a different dimension to the growing space). I received mine as a cutting from Peter Cowdell and it flowers quite regularly throughout the year. It gets decent light, but I don't treat it any differently. ...