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South Bay Bromeliad Associates – Buying Bus Trip October 2018

Live Art Plantscapes 1323 West 130th Street, Gardena, CA

South Bay Bromeliad Associates Invites you to “come along with us on our biennial bus trip”. Only $20 per person, $25 for non members. Bring your own box lunch. Club will provide water, soft drinks & snacks. Meet at Larry Tabelings' Live Art Plantscapes 1323 W 130th St, Gardena, CA 90247 at 8:00 AM Return…

$25

South Coast C&SS Holiday Pot-luck 2018 (members only)

South Coast Botanic Garden, Frances Young Hall 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

Our annual Holiday Pot Luck will be held on Sunday, December 9th, our usual meeting date. The festivities will start at noon in the Auditorium. We will start set-up at 10:30 AM. Anyone with a flair for decorating or arms to help with table and chair set up is encouraged to come early. Phyllis DeCrescenzo…

Huntington Desert Forum 2019

Huntington Botanical Gardens 1150 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA

Desert Forum at the Huntington on Saturday January 19th. Entry is free to SCCSS members when you bring your society badge and arrive by 9:45am. The Aloes are usually flowering and are spectacular. Desert garden and conservatory will have docents present. A succulent sale completes the day. An opportunity to do some car-pooling? Desert Forum…

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting – March 2019

South Coast Botanic Garden, Frances Young Hall 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

PRESENTER FOR MARCH IS:  Rob Skillin - "Kenya, Land of Tropical Succulents"

South Coast C&SS Show and Sale 2019

South Coast Botanic Garden, Frances Young Hall 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

NOTE CHANGED DATES !!
April 6-7th, 9am - 4pm
South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes, CA.
*  Thousands of cactus and succulents for sale
*  Hard-to-find plants
*  Kids potting table
*  Beautiful displays by expert growers
*  Expert advice for beginners and advanced

Rob Skillin’s Open Greenhouse Day 2019

Skillin Ranch 8910 Camino Cielo, Arroyo Grande, CA

You are invited to Rob Skillin's "Open Greenhouse Day 2019". A day of fun, food, friends and PLANTS! At the Skillin Ranch in Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo Co. Saturday, April 20, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Free

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting – May 2019

South Coast Botanic Garden, Frances Young Hall 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

PRESENTER FOR MAY IS: Ernesto Sandoval - "Forms and Functions of Cacti and succulents Inside and Out along with other Desert Dwellers!"

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting – June 2019

South Coast Botanic Garden, Frances Young Hall 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

PRESENTER FOR JUNE IS: Gary Duke – “Landscaping and Micro-Climates for Small Yards”

Gary Duke’s Open Yard 2019

Gary Duke's 4660 Rio Ave., Long Beach, CA

Gary Duke’s Open Yard 2019, Saturday 22 June and Sunday 23 June, 10:00 to 4:00pm

Free

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting – July 2019

South Coast Botanic Garden, Frances Young Hall 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

PRESENTER FOR JULY IS:  Attila Kapitany - "Botanical Gardens of Australia Tour" – featuring highlights and interesting surprises through a cactus and succulent collector’s eyes.

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting – August 2019

South Coast Botanic Garden, Frances Young Hall 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

Cactus of the Month: Epithelantha, Frailea, Aztekium Succulent of the Month: Dyckia, Hechtia, Puya PRESENTER FOR AUGUST IS: Woody Minnich - "20 Years in the Atacama, Land of the Copiapoas" Similar to the coast of Namibia, the coastal and inland regions of northern Chile, known as the Atacama, is mainly watered by amazing fogs, “the…

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting – September 2019

South Coast Botanic Garden, Frances Young Hall 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

Cactus of the Month: Variegated cactus Succulent of the Month: Variegated succulent PRESENTER FOR SEPTEMBER IS:   Tom Glavich - "The High Drakensbergs" Tom will talk about a trip he took to the high Drakensberg's, a mountain chain in the East Central region of South Africa.  Most of the trip was centered on the high-altitude country…

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting October 2019

South Coast Botanic Garden, Frances Young Hall 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

PRESENTER FOR OCTOBER IS:  Gunnar Eisel _ "Astrophytum Revisited". Following the meeting will be Gary Duke's Seed Propagation Workshop for those who signed up.

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting November 2019

South Coast Botanic Garden, Frances Young Hall 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

Cactus of the Month: South American columnar cactus (Espostoa, Oreocereus, Cleistocactus, etc.) Succulent of the Month: Pelargonium, Sarcocaulon, Tylecodon PRESENTER FOR NOVEMBER IS:  John Martinez & Nils Schirrmacher - Dudleya: Succulent Diversity in Our Own Backyard" Our local mountains are home to a plentiful and varied assortment of Dudleya. Each of the 11 species and…

South Coast C&SS Holiday Pot-luck 2019 (members only)

South Coast Botanic Garden, Frances Young Hall 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

Members only: Our annual Holiday Pot Luck will be held on Sunday, December 8th, our usual meeting date. The festivities will start at noon in the Auditorium. Check-in with the kitchen monitor when you bring your covered dish for 10-12 people. It can be a salad, casserole, side hot or cold dish or dessert. (please…

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting January 2020

South Coast Botanic Garden, Frances Young Hall 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

PRESENTER FOR JANUARY IS: Jeff Moore – “2019 SPINY SUCCULENTS: Euphorbias, Cacti, and Other Sculptural Succulents and (Mostly) Spiny Xerophytic Plants”

Huntington Desert Forum 2020

Huntington Botanical Gardens 1150 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA

Desert Forum at the Huntington on Saturday January 18th.Entry is free to SCCSS members when you bring your society badge and arrive by 9:45am. The Aloes are usually flowering and are spectacular. Knowledgeable staff and docents will be stationed throughout the Desert Garden. Aloes will be floweringThe Desert Conservatory will be closed, but participants will…

Sale @ Hank’s

Hank's 4318 Canehill Ave., Lakewood, CA

Sale @ Hank's
Saturday February 29th, 2020
8:00 am to Noon

Free

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting March 2020

South Coast Botanic Garden, Frances Young Hall 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

PRESENTER FOR MARCH IS:  Woody Minnich - "Cactus and Succulent Conservation Around the World"

Gary Duke’s Open Yard 2020

Gary Duke's 4660 Rio Ave., Long Beach, CA

Gary Duke’s Open Yard 2020, Saturday 21 March and Sunday 22 March, 10:00 to 4:00pm

Free

South Coast C&SS Show and Sale 2020 (Cancelled)

South Coast Botanic Garden, Frances Young Hall 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

April 4-5th, 9am - 4pm
South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes, CA.
*  Thousands of cactus and succulents for sale
*  Hard-to-find plants
*  Kids potting table
*  Beautiful displays by expert growers
*  Expert advice for beginners and advanced

Rob Skillin’s Open Greenhouse Day 2020 POSTPONED

Skillin Ranch 8910 Camino Cielo, Arroyo Grande, CA

You are invited to Rob Skillin's "Open Greenhouse Day 2020". A day of fun, food, friends and PLANTS! At the Skillin Ranch in Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo Co. Saturday, April 4, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Free

Huntington Plant Sale 2020 (Cancelled)

Huntington Botanical Gardens 1150 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA

Apr. 26 10am - 5 pm  Huntington Plant Sale Friday, Saturday, and Sunday June 28-30, 2019 See flyer for details. Huntington Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA. 626-405-35042019 Flyer ...

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting June 2020 (Cancelled)

South Coast Botanic Garden, Frances Young Hall 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

Cactus of the Month: Opuntia, Tephrocactus, Cylindropuntia, Austrocylindropuntia. Succulent of the Month: Cissus, Cyphostemma. Meeting is cancelled

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting July 2020 Webinar

Zoom meeting

Cactus of the Month: Melocactus Succulent of the Month: Bromeliaceae (other than Tillandsia) Meeting will be held via Zoom invitation. Members to submit Mini Show photos by July 20Speaker via Zoom is Gary Duke, speaking on "NW Argentina - Places and Plants".  Gary shows 26 cacti genera and 14 succulent genera, to include many species…

Huntington Botanical Gardens – 37th Succulent Plants Symposium 2020-(Zoom)

Zoom meeting

The Huntington is offering an abbreviated Zoom Webinar in lieu of the regular format for the 37th Annual Succulent Plants Symposium. The program consists of four brief presentations by Gardens staff that provide updates about the Collections, discuss recent construction in the garden, and take a look at ongoing efforts to document and archive the…

Free

Long Beach Cactus Club Annual Plant Auction 2020(Cancelled)

Rancho Los Alamitos (Long Beach) 6400 Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach, CA

Sept ? (date needs confirmation) Long Beach Cactus Club Annual Plant Auction, 11-1pm Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach, CA 90615 INFO. 562-631-5876

LACSS Fall Sale 2020

17400 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys 17400 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, CA

Nov. 6th: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, Nov. 7th: 8:30 am – 9:00 am (MEMBERS ONLY), 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Garibaldo’s Nursery Plant and Pottery Sale

Garibaldo’s Nursery 8834 Rose Street, Bellflower, CA

Huge Plant & Pottery Sale, Saturday & Sunday ... Gary Duke will sell & sign his book & sell rare plants. Also many local potters/artists/other plant nurseries.

South Coast C&SS December Zoom meeting 2020

Zoom meeting

Besides the opportunity to show your favorite plant at the this year's Zoom Holiday Party, we thought some may want to buy plants on the internet and Gary Duke and CactusQuest (Hunter) have produced a short video titled "Ethical Plant Shopping + CITES" to help you be legal in your shopping.  Both he and Hunter…

Garibaldo’s Nursery Plant and Pottery Sale Feb 27 – 28 2021

Garibaldo’s Nursery 8834 Rose Street, Bellflower, CA

Huge Plant & Pottery Sale, Saturday & Sunday ... Gary Duke will sell & sign his book & sell rare plants. Also many local potters/artists/other plant nurseries.

Moorpark Ceramic & Succulent Sale

Jude La Chance 15685 Harte Ln, Moorpark, CA

Moorpark Ceramic & Succulent Sale, SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2021 9 AM - 4 PM

Johnny Rebs’ True South plant sale

Treat your Dad at Johnny Reb’s True South and/or buy a present from Duke’s Cactus and Succulents, i.e. The Duke of Long Beach. Gary Duke will be selling his plants and autographing his book. Instagram: garyduke53 ... https://www.instagram.com/garyduke53/ 10% discount on all plants. Do not miss it! June 20, 2021, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm…

South Coast C&SS July Zoom meeting 2021

Zoom meeting

“Soil Mixtures and Watering Schedules”. The Presenters are: Maria Capaldo, Mike Short, Laurel Woodley and Gary Duke

Summer Pop-Up Sale at Garibaldo’s Nursery

Garibaldo’s Nursery 8834 Rose Street, Bellflower, CA

8834 Rose St, Bellflower, CA
Saturday, July 17, 2021
10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Gary Duke will sell rare plants & sign his book “Landscaping and Microclimates for Small Yards”.
Also many local potters/artists/other plant nurseries will be present.
Mark your calendars now.
Don’t miss it!

Rob Skillin’s Open Greenhouse Day 2021

Skillin Ranch 8910 Camino Cielo, Arroyo Grande, CA

Rob & Terry Skillin invite you to their ranch for "Open Greenhouse Day 2021". A day of fun, food, friends and PLANTS! At the Skillin Ranch in Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo Co. Saturday, July 24, 9:00 am

Free

The 35th Inter-City Cactus and Succulent Show and Sale

L.A. County Arboretum 301 North Baldwin Ave,, Arcadia, CA

The 35th Inter-City Cactus and Succulent Show and Sale Sale August 6-8, Show August 7-8 L.A. Co. Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin, Arcadia CA https://www.intercityshow.com/ Advance Tickets Required See Here Limited Tickets Available, Arboretum members are free. 1400 plants on display Many vendors selling plants, pots, and supplies Due to Covid restrictions, masks may be required…

South Coast C&SS November Zoom meeting 2021

Zoom meeting

PRESENTER: Joe Stead 'Propagate it! Then put it in the ground'.
Cactus of the Month: North American Columnar Cacti (Saguaro, Cereus, etc.)
Succulent of the Month: Senecio (including Caputia, Curio, and Kleinia)

Holiday Sale at Johnny Reb’s True South BBQ Restaurant

Johnny Rebs' True South 4663 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA

Holiday Sale at Johnny Reb’s True South BBQ Restaurant Dec 11, 2021, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm 4663 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90805 (Back of Johnny Reb’s parking lot) All plants and pots are 15% off and if you buy a plant you get 15% off your meal at Johnny Reb’s – What…

South Coast C&SS March meeting 2022

Peninsula Center Library-Community Room 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates, CA

Presenter: Woody Minnich “The Cacti and Succulents of New Mexico”
Evidence of Covid vaccination required to attend the SCCSS Club meeting. Bring your vaccine card, as we will be checking at the door. No admission without evidence of vaccination.

South Coast C&SS Show & Sale 2022, celebrating 50 years of succulent art

Palos Verdes Art Center 5504 Crestridge Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes

NOTE NEW VENUE!!
April 23-24th, 9am - 4pm
Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
All visitors must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Wearing face masks is strongly encouraged.

*  Thousands of cactus and succulents for sale
*  Hard-to-find plants
*  Beautiful displays by expert growers
*  Expert advice for beginners and advanced

Conejo C&SS Succulent & Cactus Plant Sale

558 N. Ventu Park Road, Thousand Oaks 558 N. Ventu Park Road, Thousand Oaks, CA

Sunday, April 24, 2022 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
558 North Ventu Park Road, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91320
SE corner of Ventu & Hillcrest

Huntington Spring Plant Sale 2022

Huntington Botanical Gardens 1150 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA

April 24, 2022 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.Nov 6-8
Member preview Fri., April 22 & Sat., April 23
Huntington Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA.

Sunset C&SS – Show & Sale 2022

Veterans Memorial Center 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA

Apr 30 2022 10am - 4pm, May 1 10am - 4pm
Veterans Memorial Center, Multi-Purpose Room
4117 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA. INFO: 310-822-1783

South Coast C&SS May meeting 2022

Peninsula Center Library-Community Room 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates, CA

Stefan Burger:"Copiapoa 2022"

Los Angeles Cactus & Succulent Society – Sale 2022

ONEgeneration 17400 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, CA

June 10 - 11, 2022
10TH 6-8:30 pm, 11th 9-2:30 pm
ONEgeneration, 17400 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, CA, 91406
INFO. www.lacactus.com

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting – June 2022

South Coast Botanic Garden, Frances Young Hall 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

PRESENTER: Tom Glavich "Exploring Euphorbia".
Members and their guests Free admission.

CSSA Annual Show and Sale 2022

Huntington Botanical Gardens 1150 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA

Resevrations Required
Huntington Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA.
Plants Sales Start July 1st thru July 3rd 10am To 5pm
Show Opens July 2nd and Thur July 3rd 10am-5pm
Info. 626-405-3504

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting – July 2022

South Coast Botanic Garden, Frances Young Hall 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

PRESENTER FOR July:  Gary Duke:  “Northern Argentina” – (12 Nov – 26 Nov 2021).

Orange County Cactus and Succulent Society Summer Sale 2022

Anaheim United Methodist Church 1000 S. State College Bl., Anaheim, CA

Fri. July 22nd Noon To 6pm, Sat. 23rd 9-4pm
1000 S. State College Bl., (Anaheim United Methodist Church) Anaheim, CA
Information Call 949-212-8417

36th Annual Intercity Show and Sale 2022

L.A. County Arboretum 301 North Baldwin Ave,, Arcadia, CA

Aug 5 - 7
Plant Sales 9am-5pm Daily. Show Opens Aug 6-7 9am-5pm
LA County Arboretum, 301 No. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA.
Info. Call 626-821-3222

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting – August 2022

South Coast Botanic Garden, Frances Young Hall 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

PRESENTER: Ernesto Sandoval:  “Feeding Succulents: How Fertilizer, Water pH and Soil Can and Should Be Adjusted!”

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting – September 2022

South Coast Botanic Garden, Frances Young Hall 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

PRESENTER FOR September: Steven Frieze: "Adventures in Namaqualand: The Beauty and Exotic Quality of South African Succulents"

The Duke of Long Beach’s Plant and Pottery Sale

Gary Duke's 4660 Rio Ave., Long Beach, CA

The Duke of Long Beach invites you to: Plant and Handcrafted Pottery Sale September 24th, 2022 4660 Rio ave, Long Beach, CA 90805 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Can also enter from back of Johnny Reb's parking lot) Potters in attendance: @port_town_pottery @mason.jar.pottery @claybymz @mustloveceramics Great opportunity to find rare and unique plants and pots.

Free

Huntington Fall Plant Sale 2022

Huntington Botanical Gardens 1150 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA

Resevrations Required
Nov. 4-6, 10-5pm
Huntington Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA
Info 626-405-3504

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting – November 2022

South Coast Botanic Garden, Frances Young Hall 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

PRESENTER FOR NOVEMBER:  Kelly Griffin: "Now and then.  An update on the Yemen island of Socotra."

The Duke of Long Beach’s Rare Plant and Art Pots Sale

Gary Duke's 4660 Rio Ave., Long Beach, CA

The Duke of Long Beach invites you to: Rare Plant and Art Pots Sale November 20th, 2022 4660 Rio ave, Long Beach, CA 90805 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Can also enter from back of Johnny Reb's parking lot) Hosted by Gary Duke - @garyduke53 Beautiful Artisan Pottery by: Port Town Pottery by Regina -…

Free

South Coast C&SS Holiday Gathering 2022 (members and their guests only)

South Coast Botanic Garden, Frances Young Hall 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

Members and guests only: Our first Holiday gathering in 3 years will be held on Sunday, December 11th. We are celebrating our 50th year!  The festivities will start at 1PM in the Auditorium. Awards will be given for the top winners of the Mini Show for the year.  Please also bring your 2022 “Annual Plant”,…

San Diego C&SS – Winter Show & Sale 2023

Balboa Park, Room 101 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA

FEB. 11 SHOW: 10am - 4pm SALE: Members only 9am - 11am, General Public 11am - 4pm Balboa Park, Room 101, San Diego, CA Info. call 619-990-2051

Fresno C&SS – Spring Sale 2023

The Big Fresno Fair 1121 S Chance Ave., Fresno, CA

Daily 10am-5pm Big Fresno Fair, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA

Orange County C&SS – Spring Sale 2023

Anaheim United Methodist Church 1000 S. State College Bl., Anaheim, CA

Fri. March 3rd Noon-6pm, Sat. Mar. 4th 9am-4pm 1000 S. State College Bl., (Anaheim United Methodist Church) Anaheim, CA 92806 Info. Call 657-549-0702

GT Nursery’s Winter C&S Sale

Green Touch Nursery 8842 Park St., Bellflower, CA

8842 Park St, Bellflower, CA Sat, Mar 4, 9:00 am – 1:00 pmFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenTouchNursery1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtnursery/?hl=en Review: https://www.succulentsandmore.com/2021/04/green-touch-nursery-socal-nursery-every.html

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting – March 2023

South Coast Botanic Garden, Frances Young Hall 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

PRESENTER FOR March:  Jerry Robinson "Bromeliads for the Home and Garden"

San Gabriel Valley C&SS – Show and Sale 2023

Arcadia Masonic Center 50 W Duarte Rd., Arcadia, CA

MAR. 17-18  Daily 8am-5pm Info. Manny Rivera 626-780-6957 or James Lemos 626-201-5519 Arcadia Masonic Center, 50 W Duarte Rd., Arcadia, CA

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