The meeting began with President Ed Colley introducing Pat Tenant, a new member. Lynn then gave us the information on the upcoming field trip to the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden on February 18. This trip will include a docent led tour as well as a trip to Nick Wilkerson’s nursery (Nick ids the one who sold plants at our last Show & Sale). Lynn also mentioned that on Saturday the 17th there will be a presentation on Ferocactus at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History.

Sydney brought up the Yard Sale and a date has been set for April 21-22 (This may change, keep in touch!).

Bonnie has set up a seed exchange, to be held at her house on St. Patrick’s day, March 17th (see the flyer).

Sydney and Bonnie gave us a rundown on the Garden at Cal State. They said that Linda would like to get at least ten people together at one time so that we can finish the soil cement in the pathways. Several possible dates were available, contact Linda at X7487linda@gmail.com.

It was noted that our new librarian, Rose Mary Maguire has inventoried the books in the library and is ready to help anyone wishing to check out a book (a list of books in our library will be printed soon).

Stephen Cooley then gave talked on “Basic Training” which covered the basic aspects of caring for succulent plants in pots. Topics covered included what to look for when purchasing a plant, the pot and the soil. When to water and what exposure to give the plant. Other topics included potting and repotting and pest control. There was plenty of audience participation and many questions were asked and answered by several people.