Tucson Cactus & Succulent Society

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The next TCSS Rescued Cactus sale is TBD. Here is a link to a PowerPoint presentation that shows how to plant a Saguaro. The file is 20 MB. 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.	Information about Pima Prickly Park Article and video about Pima Prickly Park with an interview of our President Dick Wiedhopf can be seen on this link. Helpful freezing related tips and facts, and a request for sharing of freeze related information can be read on this Freeze Facts page. The January 2012 edition of "Growing Succulents in the Desert": "Coping with Wet Winters" by Mark Dimmitt The December 2011 edition of "Growing Succulents in the Desert": "Ferocactus latispinus" by Chris Monrad The November 2011 edition of "Growing Succulents in the Desert": "A hybrid of uncertain heritage" by Chris Monrad See the pictures of the October 2011 Desert Garden Tours. Watch how a 10 foot Saguaro is moved by the TCSS Cactus Rescue Crew. The October 2011 edition of "Growing Succulents in the Desert": "Ferocactus peninsulae ssp. viscaiensis" by Chris Monrad Article about the workday at Pima Prickly Park. Pima Prickly Park in the news again. Updated Research Grant Program page. The Cactus Explorers Club (A group set up to encourage interest in such things as unusual plants, unusual places, historical topics etc.) issued the first issue of the free journal Cactus Explorer (10MB download!) Pima Prickly Park in the news and in the news again. Interview with Mark Dimmitt on Arizona Illustrated (PBS channel 6): "Facing The Freeze - Facts" April 13, 2011. New links to digital books about cacti and succulents, see this page and search for 'Digital books'.	The next monthly meeting is on Thursday February 2, 2012. Scott Calhoun will give a presentation called "Beyond Ouch!: Integrating Cactus into Residential Garden Designs" The previous monthly meeting featured Judy Mielke who talked about "The Survival of Salvaged Saguaros." which was very well received. Lots of Saguaros and data about Saguaros, what more could cactus lovers want!
Interesting Links
The Sonoran Desert Florilegium Program has created this web site. Take a look at Mark Dimmitt's Adenium web site.

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!