I have had a phone call asking me whether the mesemb show had been cancelled. If you hear this rumour please tell people the show HAS NOT BEEN CANCELLED. It is due to a mistake in the MSG Bulleting where the show was down for two different dates and the wrong date has been scored out. Full details i...

Just two months away from this annual show. The year is flying past but the weather doesn't seem to notice. Oh well! The show: Saturday October 10th 2015. Venue: St Thomas More Church Hall, Kirkway, Alkrington, Middleton, Manchester. M24 1PP (usual venue) 3 mins from J20 M60. Time: Open to visitors ...

Have you read 'the Soil Hexalogue'? It is lengthy and can be found on the web by entering 'soil hexalogue'. Rounded grit is probably less effective than coarse grit at allowing drainage. In habitat the quartz and other minerals that plants grow in are definitely coarse not rounded. Like you I am con...

When did it flower? Mine was in flower last autumn ready for the Mesemb Show. I am only just starting to water Trichodiadema now as I treat them as late spring to Christmas growers. Mine that did flower as impressively as yours at the time stated above is looking tired and dreary at the moment. I am...

Well spotted Tony. The date in the title is correct but nobody has commented on the typing error in the opening sentence, now edited

Peter B

Less than two weeks to go now. If you are undecided plump for it as the speakers are good, the food will be good and plant sales to be looked forward to. Two speakers from overseas you will not normally see at meetings plus Graham who is an excellent speaker and good plantsman to boot. Too good to m...

There is nothing more to say that hasn't been said already. May she rest in peace. May all her family and friends cherish the fond memories.

Peter B

Buy your tickets now. Presently 50%+. of the total tickets have been sold. It will be an excellent day, good food and pleasant company. Plant sales by Wiebe Bosma, Graham Charles and Williams Cactus (Craig Barber) are confirmed. Excellent photography, exciting plants on view, knowledgeable people an...

Just a reminder that ther North West Cactus Mart is close at hand now. Doors open at 10.30am, refreshments available most of the day. The following nurseries and other traders will be present: The Edgintons Gordon Foster Croston Cactus The Plant Lovers Cactusshop Harry Mays Ian Robinson Tony IronsRa...

Hallo Martin and welcome. I have posted you a private message with some details. Please get in touch.

Peter B