by Alice Liles | Apr 14, 2019 | Bright Lights, Cactus Are Cool
Not only did I just finish two busy weekends, those weekends were back-to-back! I told you about my adventures the weekend of March 30th. The next weekend, April 5-8, I sold books and bought cactus. This is what happened on that trip. My book, The Bright Lights of...
by Alice Liles | Apr 12, 2019 | Bright Lights, Cactus Are Cool
Why does everything happen at the same time? I signed up for the Hill Country Lawn and Garden show in February. I had participated the last two years and looked forward to doing it again. Then I got word that my high school was having another all 60s class reunion...
by Alice Liles | Mar 3, 2019 | Cactus Are Cool
You might have noticed I haven’t posted a cactus blog for some time now, not since January 15th. Besides having some other deadlines to meet, it’s still winter out there, ya know! Cactus gardens are pretty sad during the winter and on days like today when the...
by Alice Liles | Jan 15, 2019 | Cactus Are Cool
I have a few outdoor cactus and agaves that require some protection in the winter, and I have used a variety of covers for them: five-gallon buckets turned upside down, the heavy-duty cardboard boxes that milk jugs are shipped in, used afghans and throws bought at the...
by Alice Liles | Dec 31, 2018 | Cactus Are Cool
Woody Minnich from New Mexico gave a second presentation, the last presentation at the Mid-States Cactus and Succulent Conference this summer. Some if it we had heard before; some was new information; all of it was what we needed to hear. Repeats are always helpful,...
by Alice Liles | Dec 23, 2018 | Cactus Are Cool
The Texas Association of Cactus and Succulent Societies held its annual fall seminar at the Dallas Arboretum this year. Chilly and rainy outside, but warm and interesting inside. TACSS is composed of member associations throughout the state. Members from these...
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