The Potting Shed at the Fullerton Arboretum partners with the Orange County Cactus and Succulent Society (OCCSS) in December and July each year to present a huge Cactus and Succulent Sale and Show, featuring hundreds of unusual and hard-to-find cactus and succulents. In 2010 as example, approximately 25 vendors will participate in the event, offering a virtually unlimited selection of cactus and succulents for sale. The summer sale will be held on July 23, 24 & 25; sales hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm each day.

The winter show in 2010 will be held on December 3, 4 & 5; sales hours all 3 days are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. To support a holiday theme, beautiful living succulent wreaths, handcrafted by the Arboretum’s Potters, plus decorative cactus and succulent dish gardens and plants are usually available for sale.

Cactus and succulent lovers are encouraged each year to visit the Orange County Cactus and Succulent Society Show and sale. The show portion always promises to offer collectors, shoppers and interested visitors everything they ever expected in terms of varieties and species of these unique plant types. Special free discussions with experts are usually planned and typically include diverse topics such as “General Succulent Cultivation”, “Top Plants at Top Shows” and in 2006 a special highlight was the fact Rainbow Garden Booksellers was a featured vendor at the event and had on sale many of their popular selection of books on cactus and succulents.

The Arboretum has been the home of the OCCSS since 1998, and 2010 marks the 6th year this sale has been a collaboration between The Potting Shed and OCCSS. The emphasis of the Winter OCCSS show in 2010 will be on winter/blooming plants that are at their peak during the short days. Shoppers and other guests are encouraged to wander the exhibits, meet with members, ask questions, get growing tips, and purchase plants from the sales area. For additional information about OCCSS or the annual Show, please visit www.OCCSS.org. Check back for more.

About the OCCSS: The OCCSS is the local affiliate club of the Cactus and Succulent Society of America. The monthly meetings bring together people interested in growing cactus and succulents to share information, growing tips, and exchange plants. Guest speakers describe their world wide travels exploring plants in natural habitats. They also sponsor field trips to places of interest including private and public gardens, local deserts, specialty cactus and succulent nurseries. For additional information and a calendar, visit www.OCCSS.org.