Hi, Not sure where I should put this but I have had a couple of tries updating my profile, new email, website etc. But each time I am told I don't have permission to do this! So who can help? What o I need to do? Regards Mel. I can help Mel (I hope). I'm not sure why the forum system has been set l...

Maybe if an updated list of what is still available were published, the remaining seeds would be bought up whilst still viable. Win win all round 👍 A lot has happened recently behind the scenes, but I don't yet have the list. The seeds and the equipment are in the process of being transferred to th...

I am told there are still a great many packets of seed available. It's not too late to order!
Please send in your order if you would still like some.

As this is a major event I've created a dedicated page for it. All the details are here:
https://bcss.org.uk/rhs-harlow-carr-aut ... lent-show/

I thought the idea was to trap airspace which acts as an insulating layer, cooling down more slowly after warming in sunlight, rather than the fleece itself insulating. The same principle as wearing lots of layers when winter hillwalking (or summer, up here)

I'd like to join please.

Variously known as Weingartia or Sulcorebutia , sometimes even Rebutia :wink: , hertusii , crispata , tarabucoensis , patriciae , and probably a few other names, one of my favourite plants. (For the record I call it Weingartia crispata v. hertusii ). Attached is a picture taken today, 16th January, ...

I wonder how well the aquarium-type silicone sealant would work on polycarbonate & aluminium? It's pretty tough, being designed to hold a lot of pressure when building aquaria, but designed for glass of course.

I put Brighton on this morning.

It's only males that are attracted to pheromones. Unfortunately most infestations in C&S collections are made up entirely, or almost entirely, of females, who multiply asexually.