In this video featuring the San Diego Cactus & Succulent Society, we go behind the scenes at a show, observe some of the judging, get tips on what makes plants winners, and find out what made one judge exclaim, “oh, no!” (Entrants take heed.) For judges as well as members, the show is a way to celebrate succulents and cacti. "Seeing the same plant in habitat is far different than seeing it groomed for a show," says San Diego show coordinator Rick Bjorklund. “They don't look the same, yet each is perfect in its respective environment.”
This is the earlier of two SDCSS annual shows.The big summer show takes place the first weekend in June. Both are in Balboa Park, near downtown San Diego. Find an updated list of it and other succulent shows-and-sales on my site: debraleebaldwi...
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Part 1: SHOW SET-UP & VENDORS: We visit the show the day before it opens. You'll meet growers and see the succulents they're especially proud of, and observe a set-up like clockwork...or as volunteer-and-vendor Rick Bjorkland says, "like a symphony.” • Behind the Scenes at t...
Part 2: It's SHOW-AND-SALE DAY! In addition to volunteers, experts and vendors, you'll meet collectors eager to discuss the rare, unusual and beautiful plants they're taking home. Also: What you need to know before you go.
Coming soon!
Part 4: THE ALLURE OF SUCCULENTS Renowned lithops grower Steven Hammer, known for his wit and wisdom, explains the appeal of the plants’ shapes, sizes, and colors.
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Award-winning garden photojournalist and bestselling author Debra Lee Baldwin shares her expertise about “plants that drink responsibly” in print, photos, videos and her “Celebrating the Joy of Succulents” newsletter. Debra is based in Southern California, home to more succulent specialty nurseries and growers than anywhere else in the world.
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