Been there and done that, and it is always terrific, and I have enjoyed being there. I am so glad that you announced it Jeff. Norma

I"ve been going to it for about three years , it's an awesome show !

THANKS! I would not have known about this if you hadn't posted it. I will try to be there, if I'm not at work that day. In case actually show up, this is me:
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Oh I'd be in trouble if I could get there!

Norma, BT and David,

I hope I get the opportunity to meet you (the latter two) and Norma, be ready for a Canadian black bear-style bear hug, because, because, because, because I get to go to this one!

And for the rest of y'all that might find yourself in the area - I hope to meet you, too. Rosemarie - you simply must make yourself available, pretty please.

I will try my best, Jeff...and just because you asked! :P

Is the Pres diff this yr in the SDCSS?

RoRo,

That's great news - I'm going to rename Graptopetalum paraguayense to G. rosemariensis if you'll give a little speech.....

Yes, Chris Miller is in her second year of her first term (I'd expect she'll be reelected later this year). I'll introduce you to her if you'd like.

Oh Geeeeee, no fear of renaming THAT one! No speeches for me! Thanks, but I met her (Chris) at the SDCSS WAP picnic a few months ago. I was just curious whose generous hospitality was putting you up while you were in town! :) (as mentioned in another post)

I must go mark my calendar...so it doesn't get lost in these "crazy busy" times!

I have tried contacting SDC&SS thru their website but no one has answered. I want to find out what it will take to set up a sales table, as I have numerous rooted cuttings I can't seem to be able to give away on this forum. Maybe if I put a price tag on them, people will think they are worth something...

Does anyone know how to get in contact with whomever would be in charge of sales tables?

David,

I'd guess that the folks who check the website only do so several times a week - as it is in the middle of a regular working week, they may not be able to provide the response you're looking for at this time.

The last time I checked, in order to be a vendor you had to be a member and ensure that all of your plants looked good and were bug-free, . As for the percentage, I think it was 30/70 for The Society and vendor.

I'm not trying to discourage you from doing this (hey, if we get more people involved that's a good thing) but you might want to think about this - go there this time, speak with the vendors and get some of the benefits of their experience, and come away with some ideas. By the time your cuttings are young plants, it will be time for the annual Summer Show when we have thousands, thousands and thousands of folks pass through the exhibition hall and sales area during the 2-day event.

Again, this is not meant to discourage you; I don't know how much experience you have, but if you're still eager to sell you can PM me and I'll pass your details on to the appropriate people.

David et. al.,

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I wonder if I can get a flight....

David, if you decide not to sell those cuttings let me know, I'm always up for new plants!
Tally HO!

Some of my "cuttings" are already small plants. Some are actually quite large. I'm definitely going to the show, and would most likely join the club; especially if that is a prerequisite for sales. I suppose I am a beginner at this, I've only been growing C&S for about 3 years now. Here is only some of what I have to offer:
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I'll have plenty more after I clean up the mess made by these recent storms.

David,
Check out this Winter Show&Sale and see what's offered and how. Then become a member of SDCSS and you can be a vendor next Summer Show&Sale which is in July already.

Jordi

David,

Everyone starts somewhere - CJ's sage advice will help get you there.

CJ,

The month of the summer show (The Really, Really Big Show) has been changed from June to July?

jh,
I don't know. Maybe it's not in July but in June. I can't remember and tried to but couldn't find out in SDCSS's HP.

CJ

Jeff they seem to be really testing the skills of the growers, it's really a winter show. How cold is it down their during Feb. and they are still putting the Vendors outside, I hope it doesn't rain. Norma

CJ,

I think it will remain the first full weekend of June - it seems to work pretty well before, eh?

Norma,

Growing these plants in the Southern California is not, I don't think, a particularly grueling prospect, if that's what you mean.

Yes, it's a winter show - that's what seasonal designation is used.

February can get cold, well, for San Diego - I think all the way down to freezing in the areas north, east and south, when you're away from the warming influence of the ocean. I saw temperatures as low as the high 30's, low 40's, but that's an anomaly.

I too hope it doesn't rain, but even if it did it wouldn't dampen my enthusiasm - a torrential downpour, however, might do so.

I think I am going to try to get down their this year. San Diego is amazingly the only city I have never managed to get to on the California coast despite being so close. For those that have been where is the best place to park to be closest to the building where this is being held?

Clemantis integrifolia,

I've never been able to grow C. well - you'll have to advise me, but enough of me.

Thousands and thousands of folks use Balboa Park every day - throw in various and sundry events on any average weekend (I'm sure the SDCSS Winter Show is but one of many going on) and you wind up with tens of thousands. Parking is at a premium inside the park - which has nooks and crannies, along with a few lots, of parking. We could also have the added benefit of young dancers and musicians in the floors above us hoofin' and blowin'.

If you can, I would suggest you park away (across Park Avenue or in the Zoo parking lot, which won't get crazy until later> and take a shuttle or walk the short distance.

If the distance between where you're parked is a hindrance to your anticipated joyful purchases, one of the sales folks (it could even me) will joyfully assist you.

In the map at the link, the building that The Show is in is marked #15 - the Casa del Prado buiding. We're located in The Hall of Goodies.

Here is a link that might be useful: The Jewel In The San Diego Crown

The Hall of Goodies? Is it really called that? lol

So parking at the zoo is doable then? Maybe I will just do that.

Clemantis integrifolia;
If you arrive early enough, you should be able to find a spot next to the Natural History museum. There is another lot directly north of there, toward the zoo, next to Spanish Village. Both are accessed from Village Place. Another lot south of the Ruben Fleet Science Center is accessed from Space Theater Way. Also there is plenty of space along Park Blvd. All of these locations are closer than the zoo parking lot, which fills up rapidly. No matter where you leave your car, the key is to get there EARLY, especially on the weekend.

For those of you who have not yet seen it, you MUST cross the foot bridge near the fountain and take a walk through the DESERT GARDEN. It's very close to the show. There is another spectacular C&S garden behind the Automobile Museum on President's Way. It's a bit of a walk from where the show will be, but well worth it for C&S enthusiasts.

I just scored a whale-watching job on Saturday on a private yacht. So I need to do that. But if I finish early enough, I'll be at the show. I hope I can make it before everyone is putting all their plants away.
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Okay, DAVID...that's WAY off Topic! (Unnecessary photo and HUGE to boot!) Couldn't you have sent a private message instead? WOW!

I wanna ride the big boat!

So we at least have one more parking lot available. Enjoy seeing the whales at the great weather wi'll have on Saturday!

jord

Helew , I am going to the show on Sat morning since Sunday will be Vday and I will be taking the gf to the zoo for the day . I would love to meet some of the folks on this forum , how does everyone meet on here at the shows ? :)

BT,

I'll be wearing an SDCSS nametag - look for 'Gladys Slackhammer'.

Really, ask around for Jeff or Cactus Jordi - we'll be hanging around like_____________.

God Dave!

Beautiful plants! Why don't you have a sale at your home too? You could make a killing!

Thanks for the pictures. Ps. My mother thought you were cute, so no worries!!

Dave,

I'm sure the Society would like you as a member and a vendor - there's certainly a place for someone selling succulent-garden starter plants that are grown well and bug-free.

It's interesting that you also are growing Cistanthe guadalupensis - that's a great plant for the SouCal growing area and is underrepresented in San Diego gardens (Bonus! - Cistanthe-member plants are commonly known as 'pussypaws').

Coincidentally enough, there was a show last night on folks who dive with sharks - one of the best places to see great white sharks is off Guadalupe Island, which is where C.g. comes from (it and a few islets). They were diving from a boat, so my posting here is coming full-circle with your most-recent picture. Speaking of pictures, if you're judiciously posting off-topic pics (and large ones at that), you might want to put just a thumbnail up in the post, rather than the whole picture. Some folks here are on dial-up.

I will be there...hoping to be early...hanging around Jeff ("Gladys" LOL) & Jordi (Jürgen), when not shopping, that is (look for me, with long, dark hair pulling a rolling crate-probably with camera hanging around my neck too)! Hope to meet some new folks from the forum! :) See you tomorrow! Can't wait!

bamboo_turtles, what's your name? Any way for us to recognize you?

Ya'll have fun...and please bring back some memorable pics!
We'll be waiting...

Josh

We had a blast! CactusMcHarris & I got to meet David after all! Recognized his mug right away! Lots of people, lots of plants, lots of pix, lots of FUN!

Sorry I didn't know who to look for, bamboo_turtles! If you went, hope you had fun too!

A few pix will be posted later-after I process 'em...and make my boys some dinner!

San Diego was beautiful. I'll have to go back soon to check out the rest of Balboa Park when I have more time and don't have a trunk full of little plants.

It was funny I got their early and quickly went to work filling up a box of plants at the outside tables. Then I asked where to pay and they told me I had to pay inside. I didn't even know there was an inside with tons more plants for sale (and a line so long I waited a half hour to pay!).

Bought 16 little plants. Lithops, Conophytums, Crassula, and Cheiridopsis for the most part. I'll probably be posting them shortly asking if there is anything I need to know to keep them alive.

CI, sorry I didn't ask about meeting you...I recall reading your posts from long ago. It would've been nice to meet you. Sounds like you had a good time! Yes, the checkout line was long! Looking forward to pix.

No problem Rosemarie. I'm a bit shy. :)

HEY ! Although not as big and overwhelming as the summer shows , BUT the winter show was absolutely incredible ! It was a refreshing event from all the rain and cold , I am so ready for spring ! I bought two Commiphora madagascariensis , two Raphionacme flanaganii , two Petopentia natalensis , and a Fockea crispa . The Petopentia has beautiful leaves ! I love the purple underneth ! The long lines were nice , it gave opprotunity to get to know a few people standing with you . The show plants were incredible . All around it was a fun ,refreshing show .
As far as Petopentia natalensis , is there still a debate to whether it's Fockea tugelensis or Fockea natalensis ?

The only debate is with those that still label Petopentia Fockea. Petopentia natalensis is in the Periploceceae family not Asclepiadaceae.

>>>>Eagerly awaiting photos