Hi, I wish I could say that the pictures below are the result of my cultivation techniques, but actually I bought this in bud from a garden centre. Stapeliabud.jpg Stapeliaflower.jpg The name on the label is Stapelia flavirostris - is that still a valid name? Does anyone else grow this (under any na...

Hi, I've been asked to expand the Cool Cactus Junior site on the BCSS website. I'm writing some new pages and would like to add lots of photos for which I need some help. I'm listing some suggestions of the photos I would like below (this is not everything), and if anyone can help with any of these ...

I have quite a few of the plates which I purchased recently from someone on the Forum. I have never come across an index, but would be happy to try and help with one if I can.

Another Echinocereus

This Friday, 16th September, we have an extra-special meeting arranged at Lea Valley branch. We're delighted to welcome Louise Bustard, Assistant Curator of the Glasgow Botanic Gardens to speak on 'South Africa - a Gift to the Earth' . Louise is well-known as a knowledgeable and entertaining speaker...

Hi,

I don't think you have this one
http://www.lithop.supanet.com/index.html

Also http://www.lithops.co.za/ doesn't seem to work any more.

The Zone 15 Show will be held this Sunday, 7th August at Capel Manor College. There'll be some great plants to see, so do come and join us if you can. We have plant sales as well from exhibitors and Plantlife. Capel Manor College is easy to find, being located just off the A10, close to the junction...

Hi, Lea Valley Branch Show will be held on Saturday 28 May at Capel Manor College, Enfield, and the plants remain on display over the late May Bank Holiday (28-30 May). The show is an open show and new exhibitors and visitors are welcome. We have great plant sales, both cacti and succulents and gard...

Hi, I read with interest the comments on the websites I have been producing. The "serif" vs "sans serif" debate seems to be a hot topic in web design and although there is a body of opinion which holds that "sans serif" is best there is also plenty of opinion on the oth...

Hi, There are still tickets left for the Zone 15 Convention tomorrow (Sunday 13th March) with Al Lauis talking on 'Hybrid Aloes' and Brendan Burke on 'Both Sides of the Andes'. The venue, Capel Manor, is a horticultural college, and anyone attending the convention can take the opportunity to look ro...