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by juster
Thu Nov 28, 2024 11:31 am
Forum: Monthly Photo Competitions
Topic: November 2024 - What is flowering for you this November?
Replies: 23
Views: 903

Re: November 2024 - What is flowering for you this November?

I don't think this one's going to make it in November
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But this one has!
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by juster
Thu Oct 10, 2024 11:50 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Birmingham Show Photos - with links to exhibit photos
Replies: 6
Views: 285

Re: Birmingham Show Photos

Thanks Edward, very interesting and some lovely plants there.
by juster
Sat Oct 05, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: News & Events
Topic: Peter Bent (North Surrey)
Replies: 3
Views: 279

Re: Peter Bent (North Surrey)

Sad news indeed, a very pleasant and gentle man. RIP Peter.
by juster
Sat Sep 28, 2024 10:03 pm
Forum: News & Events
Topic: MSG Event 2024, Banstead, Surrey, Sat 28th Sep
Replies: 11
Views: 819

Re: MSG Event 2024, Banstead, Surrey, Sat 28th Sep

Thanks to all involved in staging this event. Some beautiful and interesting plants to see, plus plenty for sale. An enjoyable morning, I couldn't stay for the lectures.
by juster
Tue Sep 17, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Ariocarpus fissuratus
Replies: 6
Views: 299

Re: Ariocarpus fissuratus

Lovely plant and flowers (tu)
by juster
Wed Sep 11, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: News & Events
Topic: Sad news
Replies: 4
Views: 346

Sad news

I have just had a phone call from Geoff Lovell's wife to say that Geoff died peacefully on Saturday evening. He was a great character in the hobby over many years, with his beautiful and well grown plants, supporting many local shows. RIP Geoff, you will be greatly missed.
by juster
Tue Sep 03, 2024 7:49 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Copiapoa lauii
Replies: 6
Views: 438

Re: Copiapoa lauii

Superb plant, not the easiest to grow (tu) (tu)
by juster
Sun Sep 01, 2024 10:18 pm
Forum: News & Events
Topic: MSG Event 2024, Banstead, Surrey, Sat 28th Sep
Replies: 11
Views: 819

Re: MSG Event 2024, Banstead, Surrey, Sat 28th Sep

This has always been a good event, so I'm pleased it is returning. Well worth a visit and always some excellent plant sales. If travelling by public transport, it's worth remembering that Banstead station is quite a walk away from the Community Centre - at least a mile, probably a little more. It's ...