Central Coast C&SS Show Plants

10 years ago

On Memorial Day Weekend the CCC&SS had their 7th annual show and sale. One of the members does an awesome job at photography and has an album up of some of the winners.

For those that don't have these types of shows near you, ENJOY!! And for those that do....

Check it out. Link below.

Here is a teaser.

Here is a link that might be useful: CCCSS Show - May 2013

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bob61
10 years ago
Hi Reggieee

Really beautiful plants. Those people know how to grow. Wish I could have been there.
One question. where do they get all those fantastic pots?
Made my morning
Bob
rosemariero
10 years ago
Woohoo, thanks for the link (& teaser), Regina! I took a peek (will have to peruse later, as My List calls me now) & I am IMPRESSED! I want to know how s/he gets the black in the pix behind the plants! I know it's not like that at the show. I'd like to know the process of doing that. PLUS, they have each plant NAME and WHO entered it in the show. Fantastic!! Bet you had a blast at that show!
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reggie
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10 years ago
Hi Bob,

There are usually a few potters at each show selling their wares. The current president of the club is a potter himself. I believe the pictures of the collection of hawortias are planted in his pots. We are very fortunate to have some very creative and talented potters around here....and here on the GW.

So glad you enjoyed the photos. Inspiring for me also.

Here is a link that might be useful: Charles Varni Stoneware and Ceramics
rosemariero
10 years ago
Yes, Keith (Kitoi)/caudex1 on this forum, is a potter & I believe the president you speak of Regina-for that C&S Society. We have seen many of his wonderful creations...and staged plants here. =) His Sedum furfuraceaum was the latest.

Thanks for the Varni link, Regina! Those were fabulous pots too! I know there were several vendors at the San Diego show/sale. I've bought pots from several in the past. I just haven't gotten to using them yet. Hard to decide which plant should go in each pot! (for me, anyway)
bob61
10 years ago
Thanks Reggieee

Enjoyed your link about the pots or rather the works of art. I'll have to find out if anyone will ship. I'm a long way from Ca.
It would be rough on my wallet if I made it to one of these shows. You folks are lucky to have these things to go to.
bob61
10 years ago
Thanks Reggieee

Enjoyed your link about the pots or rather the works of art. I'll have to find out if anyone will ship. I'm a long way from Ca.
It would be rough on my wallet if I made it to one of these shows. You folks are lucky to have these things to go to.
Laura Robichaud
10 years ago
Really neat! TFS! I must have a dirty mind because I see certain body parts in some of those plants.
laura1
10 years ago
TFS-great pictures and some I'm drooling over...this has nothing to do with the above post! hehe!

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