BakersfieldCactus.org - Home of the Bakersfield Cactus & Succulent Society

The Bakersfield Cactus and Succulent Society

The Bakersfield Cactus & Succulent Society meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Olive Drive Church, 5500 Olive Drive, Bakersfield California. A "social half-hour" begins at 6:30 PM and the real meeting starts at 7:00 PM. Currently we are in room 604, building 6. Everyone is welcome! This MAP might help you find the place.

NEXT MEETING: May 8th
Olive Drive Church, 5500 Olive drive at 6:30 PM (Building 6, Room 604)

Designing with Cactus and Succulents by Sidney Kelly & Nancy Harper

For a little change of pace, Sidney Kelly and Nancy Harper will present a program on Designing with Cactus and Succulents. If you've ever been to Jack and Sidney's yard, you've seen all their clever pot choices. Sid will demonstrate how she prepares her containers for potting with proper drainage. Nancy's eye for color combinations and composition will give any arrangement that Sunset Magazine flare. You won't want to miss this dramatic presentation.

A Little Bit About Nancy:
Born in San Jose, CA her family spent weekends and summers at their home in the Santa Cruz Beach area. It was there that she developed her love for art and succulents. Together with her mother, a professional artist, she scanned the horizons for odd containers to mimic the patterns or colors of the many succulents that thrived in the region. This childhood pastime has become the lifelong passion that led her to the Bakersfield Cactus and Succulent Society.

ACTIVITIES/EVENTS

Events:
May 12 Annual Yard Sale
May 20 Field Trip: Amberhill Farm. Come to the meeting for more information!

Possible Trips:
??? - Coast Trip
??? - Sand Ridge and Bakesfield Cacti
??? - Overnight Trip to Vista Nurseries

CHECK OUT our display at the KERN COUNTY FAIR! PLUS - see the winner of BEST-IN-SHOW

2011 Inter-City Show and Sale Video

Here is a video I took at the recent Intercity Show at the Los Angeles county arboretum. If you have never been to a cactus show it will give you an idea of what you can see and do.

Stephen

SEARCH BakersfieldCactus.org:

Comments? Questions? email: thecactuspatch

Do you have a couple of friends who are interested in Cacti and Succulents? Give them a gentle nudge in the direction of one of our meetings. They'll thank you for it later!