Ralph’s talks
Talks for Cactus and Garden Clubs
Talks available anywhere for a fee, plus expenses
Talks are in preparation, will be ready for 2025 season
Growing Epiphytes
All about Jungle Cacti – Orchid Cacti (Epiphyllums), Christmas Cacti (Schlumbergera), Rat’s Tails (Aporophyllum).
Introduction to Succulent Growing
Starting with Succulents. How to care for, propagation from seed and cuttings, best starter plants.
Hardy Succulents in UK
With global warming, there are an increasing number of plants that can be grown outdoors in the UK, all year round. How to have a pricky display in your garden
Cactus gardens to visit in or near UK
Succulent gardens I have visited recently in or near the UK
A year in a cactus nursery.
Setting up my cactus nursery from scratch, then experiencing a typical season, running the business
Succulent novelties
A selection of unusual succulents, for those who like the wierdos of the plant world.
