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by Mike P
Mon Oct 02, 2023 8:33 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Sad news - John Pilbeam
Replies: 26
Views: 2464

Re: Sad news - John Pilbeam

Yes I added it to the Forum first and then to Facebook. Have to get the priorities right.
by Mike P
Mon Oct 02, 2023 7:30 am
Forum: News & Events
Topic: Auction of John Pilbeams plants
Replies: 0
Views: 4897

Auction of John Pilbeams plants

DISPOSAL OF PLANTS FROM THE COLLECTION OF JOHN PILBEAM [/b] Arrangements are now being made to sell the collection of the late JOHN PILBEAM . John had spent a long lifetime collecting and studying cacti and other succulents, extending for over 70 years. His family cared for his plants over the last...
by Mike P
Sun Oct 01, 2023 7:59 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Importing seeds from the EU to the UK
Replies: 33
Views: 3703

Re: Importing seeds from the EU to the UK

The ‘rules’ are a mess and very poorly worded probably reflecting the fact that Defra themselves are not clear about what was intended. For now I’ve continued to order seeds from ADBLPS with no problems but not to anything like the value of the order you are proposing. Have you contacted other plant...
by Mike P
Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Late Leuchtenbergia
Replies: 5
Views: 497

Late Leuchtenbergia

Late showing and three flowers at once.
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by Mike P
Thu Sep 28, 2023 8:12 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Lullingstone Weekend.
Replies: 11
Views: 1047

Re: Lullingstone Weekend.

It was a splendid event and I also had a great time chatting to people I hadn’t seen for ages. Sadly I did buy a few plants including some expensive Haworthias….and a nice Maihueniopsis and of course some of Grahams Matucana’s. And some second hand BEF pots… Oh yes and a splendid Aloe.. And a Cumulo...
by Mike P
Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:29 am
Forum: News & Events
Topic: John Pilbeam funeral arrangements
Replies: 0
Views: 4649

John Pilbeam funeral arrangements

Following the sad loss of John Pilbeam, we can now advise that the funeral will be held on Tuesday 17th October at 12.30 in Orpington. The family are also arranging to livestream the funeral. If you would like to attend, or wish to view the livestream, please contact me via PM or Hazel Taylor at haz...
by Mike P
Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:59 pm
Forum: Aloes, Gasteria, Haworthia Etc (The Haworthia Society)
Topic: ID?
Replies: 2
Views: 1574

ID?

Any ideas?
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by Mike P
Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: Aloes, Gasteria, Haworthia Etc (The Haworthia Society)
Topic: Any ideas on ID
Replies: 2
Views: 1893

Any ideas on ID

Any idea what this might be ?
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by Mike P
Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:46 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: John Pilbeam - funeral arrangements
Replies: 0
Views: 2760

John Pilbeam - funeral arrangements

Following the sad loss of John Pilbeam, we can now advise that the funeral will be held on Tuesday 17th October at 12.30 in Orpington. The family are also arranging to livestream the funeral. If you would like to attend, or wish to view the livestream, please contact me via PM or Hazel Taylor at haz...
by Mike P
Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:44 am
Forum: Small Opuntias (Tephrocactus Study Group)
Topic: Identification
Replies: 4
Views: 2333

Re: Identification

Tunilla Sp.