Tucson Cactus & Succulent Society

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The next TCSS Cactus Rescue sale is Sunday March 28, 2010 from 10 am to 2 pm at 4342 N. 4th AVENUE, Tucson, AZ (click for map). We have some very nice cacti, we have about... 200 Barrel cactus from 6 inches to 20 inches, priced from $6 to $45, 30 Ocotillo (2' to 7') priced from $6 to $22 and only 3 very large ocotillo (10') priced at $30, a few hedge hogs and pincushions. Come early for best selection. Note: Barrels and Ocotillo will have limits of 3 each per customer for the first 30 minutes. There will also be plants for sale from TCSS member nurseries and other TCSS members.

We have a new informational video about our cactus rescue program (12 minutes, 16M file, only download if you have broadband access)!

Click here to learn more about our cactus rescue program.

The February 2010 edition of "Growing Succulents in the Desert": Mammillaria, A Genus for Everyone by Norm Dennis

The January 2010 edition of "Growing Succulents in the Desert": Eulophia petersii: A Desert Orchid by Mark Dimmitt

The Sonoran Desert Florilegium Program has created this web site.

Take a look at Mark Dimmitt's Adenium web site.

The November edition of "Growing Succulents in the Desert": Growing Aloes in the Arid Southwest by Gene Joseph.

New links to digital books about cacti and succulents, see this page and search for 'Digital books'.

TCSS Cookbook (purchase locations, ordering info, errata)

The next monthly meeting is on Thursday April 1, 2010 at 7 pm. Mark Dimmitt will talk about "Taxonomy for Cactus Lovers: Latin shouldn't be Greek to you".

During the previous meeting, Michael Chamberland talked about "Wild Cacti and Succulents in the Eastern USA".

We conduct and sponsor native cactus and succulent rescue operations, plant sales, field trips, nursery and garden visits, conventions and conferences as well as other activities throughout the year. We set aside 25 percent of all cactus rescue profits for our School Grant Program. We welcome everyone to come to our meetings and join us in the fun and excitement. Become a member and expand your knowledge today!