Join us on Monday, January 22, at 7PM for an IN-PERSON program on "Cactus and Succulents 101"!

Are you interested in learning more about cacti and succulents?  Led by members of the Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts, this highly interactive program gives participants the information they need to grow happy and healthy plants!

In this program, participants can expect:

• An Illustrated Introduction to the wonderful world of Cacti and Succulents
• An array of plants to highlight the differences between various types of cacti and succulents, and to show what to look for (and avoid!) when buying plants
• A potting demonstration based on the different needs of cacti and succulents
• Participants will see an example of each being potted  
• An introduction to various cacti and succulent soil mixes, with samples for people to examine  
• Handouts are provided that summarize the information presented in the program
• A free, small cactus or succulent to each participant. Everyone leaves with a plant and confidence that they can select, pot, and care for their own cacti and succulents at home.  A great introduction to a great hobby!

The program will cover all aspects of basic care:

• How to select cacti and succulents that will thrive in your home's conditions
• What to look for when buying from big box stores
• Choosing the right pot for each plant
• Soil options to ensure success
• How to transplant your plants
• When (and how!) to water 
• What to do when away on vacation
• Basics of propagation (don't throw that leaf out!)

Questions are welcome and encouraged during the program....so bring your questions and problems that you likely have encountered at home regarding cacti and succulents!

About Carolyn: Carolyn Iacoviello is a passionate gardener who especially loves succulent plants. Carolyn spends as much time as possible working in her garden and tending to numerous cacti and succulents. She is particularly fond of the Sansevieria and Gasteria succulent families.

About Laurence: Laurence Magner is a long-time Desert Rat who loves cacti. He spends as much time as possible exploring the vast deserts of the American Southwest. When he’s not roaming around the Sonoran Desert of Arizona he is tending to his own local desert which he created and maintains at his home in Massachusetts.