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South Coast C&SS monthly meeting March 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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…

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

Rob Skillin’s Open Greenhouse Day 2021

Skillin Ranch 8910 Camino Cielo, Arroyo Grande, CA, United States

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

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)

South Coast C&SS March meeting 2022

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

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

South Coast C&SS May meeting 2022

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

Stefan Burger:"Copiapoa 2022"

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting – June 2022

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

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

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting – July 2022

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

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

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting – August 2022

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

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, United States

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

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting – November 2022

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

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

South Coast C&SS Holiday Gathering 2024 (members and their guests only)

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

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”,…

Orange County C&SS – Spring Sale 2023

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

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, United States

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, United States

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

Los Angeles C&SS – Sale 2023

Sepulveda Garden Center 16633 Magnolia Blvd., Encino, CA, United States

Los Angeles Cactus & Succulent Society - Sale 2023 April 22 - 23, 2023 Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun. 9am-3pm Info. http://lacactus.com Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia Blvd., Encino, CA

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting – May 2023

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

PRESENTER FOR May: Duke Benadon "Baja California-End to End". Note: THIS IS THE 3rd SUNDAY OF THE MONTH.

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting – June 2023

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

PRESENTER FOR JUNE:  Ron Kaufmann "Life on the Rocks: The world of Rupicolous Orchids"

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting – July 2023

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

PRESENTER FOR July:  Kelly Griffin: "Aloe Hybrids"

CSSA Convention Info.

Colorado Springs Marriott 5580 Tech Center Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

JULY 12-16 CSSA Convention Info. https://cactusandsucculentsociety.org

Plant Shop Hop

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

C&S Summer Fest Plant Hop and Shop

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting August-2023

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

PRESENTER IS:  Russel Ray –“Nature’s Geometry: Succulents”

Duke’s Fall Rare Succulent and Artisan Pottery Event

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

The Duke of Long Beach invites you to: Duke's Fall Rare Succulent and Artisan Pottery Event September 24th, 2023, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm 4660 Rio ave, Long Beach, CA 90805 (Can also enter from back of Johnny Reb’s parking lot) 4663 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, 90805 Hosted by Gary Duke – @garyduke53 All Duke's…

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting – October 2023

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

PRESENTER FOR OCTOBER: Jim Gardner "Fascinating succulent flora of the Canary Islands"

San Gabriel Valley C&SS – Winter Show and Sale 2024

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

FEB 9 - 11 Sale Fri.-Sat. 8am-5pm, Sun. 8am-4pm Show Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm Info. Manny Rivera 626-780-6957 or James Lemos 626-201-5519 Arcadia Masonic Center, 50 W Duarte Rd., Arcadia, CA

Fresno C&SS – Spring Sale 2024

Fresno Fairgounds 1121 S Chance Ave., Fresno, CA, United States

Mar 1 - 3 Daily 10am-5pm Admission free with paid admission to the Fresno Home & Garden Show Fresno fairgrounds, Garden Pavilion, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA

Orange County C&SS – Spring Sale 2024

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

March 22nd - 23rd Fri. noon-6pm,Sat. 9am-4pm Info. call 657-549-0702 1000 S. State College Bl.,(Anaheim United Methodist Church) Anaheim, CA

Duke’s Rare Plant and Pottery Sale – April 2024

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

The Duke of Long Beach invites you to: Rare Plant and Pottery Sale Sat. April 6th, 2024, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm 4660 Rio ave, Long Beach, CA 90805 (Can also enter from back of Johnny Reb’s parking lot) 4663 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, 90805 Hosted by Gary Duke – @garyduke53 Other vendors: Port Town…

Free

Monterey Bay Area C&SS – Spring Sale & Judged Show 2024

Portuguese Hall of Watsonville 124 Atkinson Ln., Watsonville, CA, United States

APRIL 12- 14 Fri. 3pm-6pm members only, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm Info mbacsspresident@gmail.com or mbsucculent.org ISTW Portuguese Hall, 124 Atkinson Lane, Watsonville, CA 95076

Conejo C&SS – Spring Sale 2024

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

APR. 14, 9AM-4PM Info. www.conejocss.com or conejocss@hotmail.com 558 N. Ventu Park Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 9132 SE corner of Ventu & HillcrestVendors will be offering: Cactus, Succulents, Bromeliads & Plumerias Along with Pottery and Jewelry Experts will be available for advice on growing and cultivation Please bring boxes or bags to carry home your purchases.…

Palomar C&SS – Spring Festival 2024

Park Avenue Community Center 210 E Park Ave., Escondido, CA, United States

APR. 27 Sat. 11am-3pm C&S sales and free workshops on growing C&S The Park Ave. Community Center, 210 E. Park Ave., Escondido, CA

San Jose C&SS – Show and Sale 2024

Peterson Middle School 1380 Rosalia Ave., Sunnyvale

APR. 27-28 Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm Info. www.csssj.org Peterson Middle School, 1380 Rosalia Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

Huntington Spring Plant Sale 2024

Huntington Botanical Gardens 1150 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA, United States

Huntington Spring Plant Sale - Reservations Required APR. 28  | 10am -5pm Info. Reservations- www.huntington.org, Sale call 626-405-3571 Huntington Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino, CA

Sacramento C&SS – Show & Sale 2024

Shepard Garden and Arts Center 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento, CA, United States

MAY 3-5 Daily 9am-5pm Info. www.sacramentocss.com Shepard Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento, CA

Sunset Succulent Society – Show & Sale 2024

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

MAY 4-5 Sat. Show noon-4pm, Sale 9am-4pm, Sun. Show & Sale 9am-4pm Info. call 310-822-1783 Veterans Memorial Center, Teen Center, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA

Long Beach Cactus Club – Show & Sale 2024

Women’s Club of Bellflower 9402 Oak St., Bellflower

May 5, Noon-4pm Info. call 714-553-6914 Women’s Club of Bellflower, 9402 Oak St., Bellflower, CA 90706

Gates C&SS – Sale 2024

Redlands Church of Nazarene 1307 E. Citrus Ave., Redlands, CA, United States

MAY 10-11 Daily 9am-4pm Info. https://gatescactusandsucculentsociety.com or call 909-910-9195 Redlands Church of The Nazarene, 1307 E. Citrus Ave., Redlands, CA 92374

San Diego Epiphyllum Society Show & Sale 2024

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

MAY 11-12 Sat. 9am-4pm Early Bird Sale Only (no show) Casa del Prado Patio Sun. Sale 9am-4pm,  Show 11am-4pm, Room 101, Casa del Prado Balboa Park, San Diego, CA   Info. https://sdepis.org or call 858-565-0340

Santa Barbara C&SS – Show & Sale 2024

Santa Barbara Women’s Club 670 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

May 11 10am-3pm, Members early entry 9:30am Info. https://sbcactus.org/show-and-sale/ Santa Barbara Women's Club,670 Mission Canyon Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Los Angeles C&SS – Spring Plant Sale 2024

Tarzana Community & Cultural Center 19130 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, CA, United States

Los Angeles Cactus & Succulent Society - Spring Plant Sale 2024 May 17 - 18, 2024 Fri. 5pm-9pm, Sat. 9am-3pm Info. http://lacactus.com Tarzana Community & Cultural Center 19130 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana CA

Carmichael C&SS – Show & Sale 2024

Carmichael Park Clubhouse 5750 Grant Ave., Carmichael, CA, United States

MAY 18-19 Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun. 9am-2:30pm, Info. lldewe@gmail.com or https://ccandss.com Carmichael Park Clubhouse, 5750 Grant Ave., Carmichael, CA

Epiphyllum Society Of America – Show & Sale 2024

Ayres Hall, LA County Arboretum 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, United States

MAY 18-19 Sat. Sale only (no Show) 9am-5pm Sun. Show & Sale 10am-4pm Info. www.epiphyllums.org or call 909-438-8242 Ayres Hall, LA County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting -May 2024

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

PRESENTER FOR MAY: Kelly Griffin "An Adventure to Namibia"

Epiphyllum Conference XVII  (EpiCon 17) 2024

California Center for the Arts 340 N Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA, United States

MAY 25          Sat. 8:30AM-5PM California Center for the Arts (https://artcenter.org/) 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA Cost is $65 per person and includes lunch. Register online at https://sdepis.org/. Deadline for registration is May 11. Conference Contacts: Mildred Mikas, mvmikas@cox.net or Pat Neal, pneal@san.rr.com

$65

Central Coast C&SS – Show & Sale 2024

Nipomo High School 525 N Thompson Ave., Nipomo, CA, United States

MAY 25-26 Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm Info. rhskillin@gmail.com or https://centralcoastcactus.org Nipomo High School, 525 N Thompson Ave., Nipomo, CA 93444

San Diego C&SS – Summer Show & Sale 2024

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

Jun 1-2 Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA Info. call 619-990-2051

Fresno C&SS – Annual Show & Sale 2024

Fresno Fairgounds 1121 S Chance Ave., Fresno, CA, United States

JUNE 8-9 Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm Info. rob_scott85@yahoo.com Fresno Fairgrounds Commerce Bldg, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA

CSSA – Annual Show and Sale 2024

Huntington Botanical Gardens 1150 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA, United States

JUNE 28-30, daily 10am-5pm CSSA Annual Show and Sale –- Reservations Required Fri/Sat/Sun Huntington Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108 Info. Reservations- https://huntington.org, Show/Sale- call Nick Renteria 323-428-2215 See also https://www.cssashow.com

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting -July 2024

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

PRESENTER FOR JULY: Ernesto Sandoval "30+ years of Growing Succulents Professionally and Learning from Others and the Wild"

Orange County C&SS – Summer Sale 2024

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

JULY 19-20 Fri. Noon-6pm,Sat. 9am-4pm Info. call 657-549-0702 1000 S. State College Bl.,(Anaheim United Methodist Church) Anaheim, CA

Inter-City Show and Sale 2024

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

AUG. 2-4, Reservations Required, Fri Aug. 2 Sale only(no Show) 9am-6:30 pm Sat & Sun Aug. 3-4 Show & Sale 9am-5pm LA County Arboretum, 301 No. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007 Info. https://intercityshow.com or call 805-264-6262Note that advance tickets for the Arboretum are required. See https://www.arboretum.org/visit/hours-and-admission/Announcement from the Inter-City Committee ... It is time again…

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting -August 2024

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

PRESENTER FOR AUGUST: Peter Walkowiak:Soil and Fertilizer for Succulents

Huntington Botanical Gardens – 41st Succulent Plants Symposium 2024

Huntington Botanical Gardens 1150 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA, United States

AUG. 30, 9am-4pm RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Info. Reservations- https://tickets.huntington.org/events/0190e292-32eb-ad00-0b11-96673bb19465 Huntington Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino, CA https://huntington.org/event/41st-annual-succulent-plants-symposium For questions about this event, please contact Grace Lotker at glotker@huntington.org or 626-405-3445.

$100

Monterey Bay Area C&SS – Fall Sale & Show 2024

Portuguese Hall of Watsonville 124 Atkinson Ln., Watsonville, CA, United States

AUG. 30-SEP. 1 Fri. 3pm-6pm members only, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm Info mbacsspresident@gmail.com or mbsucculent.org ISTW Portuguese Hall, 124 Atkinson Lane, Watsonville, CA 95076

South Bay Orchid Society Fall Show & Sale 2024

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

South Bay Orchid Society Fall Show & Sale September 7-8, 2024 Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Palos Verdes Art Center 5504 Crestridge Rd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA More info: southbayorchidsociety.com/Show

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting -September 2024

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

PRESENTER FOR SEPTEMBER: John Trager "Succulent Treasures of Taiwan in Habitat and Cultivation"

Duke’s Plant and Handcrafted Pottery Sale – September 2024

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

The Duke of Long Beach invites you to a: Plant and Handcrafted Pottery Sale Saturday, Sep 14, 2024 (date changed due to heat advisory) 4660 Rio Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (Can also enter from back of Johnny Reb’s parking lot) Vendors: Port Town Pottery by Regina Fernandez - @port_town_pottery…

Free

Conejo C&SS – Fall Sale 2024

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

OCT. 13,  9AM-4PM Info. www.conejocss.com or conejocss@hotmail.com 558 N. Ventu Park Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 SE corner of Ventu & HillcrestVendors will be offering: Cactus, Succulents, Bromeliads & Plumerias Along with Pottery and Jewelry Experts will be available for advice on growing and cultivation Please bring boxes or bags to carry home your purchases.…

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting -October 2024

Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park McTaggert Hall 29301 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, California

PRESENTER FOR OCTOBER: GARY DUKE "ROADSIDE WEEDS OF NEW MEXICO AND TEXAS (CACTUS AND SUCCULENT)

Palomar C&SS – Fall Show & Sale 2024 – Cancelled

San Diego Botanic Garden 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA, United States

This event has been cancelled. OCT. 26-27 San Diego Botanic Garden admission required Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-3pm Info. rwkopfstein@gmail.com San Diego Botanic Garden, Conservatory, 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas, CA

Huntington Fall Plant Sale 2024

Huntington Botanical Gardens 1150 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA, United States

Huntington Fall Plant Sale - Reservations Required Fri/Sat/Sun NOV. 1-3 | 10am -5pm Info. Reservations- www.huntington.org, Sale call 626-405-3571 Huntington Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino, CA

South Coast C&SS monthly meeting -November 2024

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

PRESENTER FOR NOVEMBER: KEITH TAYLOR "Transitioning from Summer to Winter Growers"

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