The Beaver Tale August 2007

President’s Note

Hello again, after our annual one-month hiatus. We are now truly into the heart of
summer here in the Las Vegas valley. For those of us who don’t mind the triple-digit
temperatures, it’s business as usual. For me, just keeping the outdoor plants alive
becomes an adventure. Dry heat notwithstanding, when it gets to be 110 degrees in
the shade, that’s hot, and my cactus and succulents don’t like it any more than I do.
With that in mind I’m looking forward to our trip to sunny but cooler So Cal coming
up next month. The agenda is set, the hotel is booked, and all that’s left now is to
finalize the list of folks who will be going.

I do hope you will be joining us next Thursday evening (August 2nd) for our regular
monthly meeting. It looks as if we’ll have an interesting program with a guest from
the Mexican Hat Nursery. It will begin at 7 p.m. following our monthly Board meeting
at 6 p.m. (which you are also welcome to attend). Liz—our newsletter editor—has
told us which of us provides the refreshments this month. I hope you will also
perhaps bring a special plant to “show and tell.” As usual we will be having a plant
raffle, and we may also have a dish garden or something else to AUCTION OFF, so
plan accordingly for that (bring $$$).

One of the things we will be doing for sure at the upcoming meeting is putting the
final details together for the field trip to California (August 18-19). If you haven’t
signed up, it’s not too late to do so. If you have signed up but have not yet reserved
a room at the Pasadena Super 8, you need to do that ASAP. We’ll have the details
available on how to do that at the meeting. Further, I have held off reserving tickets
for the Saturday night baseball game at Dodger Stadium until we get a final count. I’ll
do that following the meeting. So, as you can see, there are lots of reasons to come
to the August meeting. Meanwhile check out the club’s web site,
http://www.csssn.org for additional information on club activities.

See you next week.

Phil Lawton

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 Meeting Date/Time
August 2 August Program
7:00 p.m.

Meetings are held the first Thursday
of each month in the Garden Club
center at Lorenzi Park, located at the
corner of Washington & Twin Lakes
Drive
Members with initials
M-Z
Please bring refreshments
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http://www.csssn.org
lists the club Officers
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If you wish to receive your newsletter
by e-mail, please notify Liz at
dicnliz7067@netzero.net
The Newsletter’s in
Why use snail mail?
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CCSSN Planed Events
Harvey Welton from the Mexican Hat
Nursery in Riverside, California will do a
workshop on cactus seed propagation and
growing cacti.
Harvey Welton has more than forty years of
experience in growing cacti. He has the
ability to explain things in a down to earth
language so the average person can
understand.
For many years, he and his family sold cacti
at a Farmers’ Market in Palm Springs,
California. He will explain more about his
background at our August meeting.
on line.

August – California, 18th &19th

September – Cactus Fest, 29th & 30th

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http://www.springspreserve.org/html
http://www.mexicanhatcactus.com

There are 10,000 different types of succulent plants. About 2,000 of them are in the cactus
family. The remaining succulents are from about 60 families of plants, including the poinsettia,
periwinkle, milkweed, and orchid families. (Anyone feel a quiz in the air?)
Source: Cactus & Succulent Society of America

You can Click on these links & others in the Beaver Tale & go directly to their web sites PLEASE, AFTER YOU
READ THE NEWSLETTER: http://www.turner-greenhouse.com
http://www.cabrillonets.com/calplants
http://www.sweettomatotestgarden.com/events/tom-wkshps/workshop-
printdata.htm
Please send newsletter items to Dicnliz7067@netzero.net by the 20th of the month.
Try communicating with members of the club by signing up and using our yahoo group:
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/CSSSN/?guid=131194195

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 CACTUS POINTS
January through June

Askew, Dick 70 Garrett, Paula 50 Peters, Jim 30

Askew, Liz 85 Grothuesmann, Jim 100 Pierce, Jim 50
Bailey, Holly 50 Holmes, Rick 40 Radcliff, Gunde 20
Bernikow, Iris 110 Huppy, Rusty 15 Russo, Paul 10
Betzler, Joey 75 Jones, Susan 20 Shaw, Barbara 20
Brenner, Marilyn 55 Kent, Susan 90 Sheets, Mary 80
Brenner, Michael 55 Kleinman, Mary 10 Shoaff, Steve 25
Cadette, Don 85 Kleinman, Sol 10 Steinline, Travis 10
Cadette, Jeannie 105 Korabell, Stan 10 Teppen, Bev 30
Campbell, Ken 50 Lawton, Mary 40 Thomas, Stephanie 75
Deadrich, Paul 65 Lawton, Phil 115 Turner, Dave 35
Doyle, Leslie 5 Lesley, Ramona 35 Turner, Kris 20
Duncombe, Pete 70 Lindsey, Victor 50 Valenti, Sam 105
Dutch, Irma 65 Lynch, Bob 60 White, Christopher 10
Furtek, Bob 55 Nietling, Jay 40 Wright, Pauline 10
Gamble, Linda 15 Norton, John 25 Zeitlan, Steve 15
Garcia, Tom 105 Pedigo, Mark 50
(Only members with points are listed)

How Points Are Earned • Show up at monthly meetings.

• Attend Board meeting as a member of
the Board or invited club member.
• Come early or stay late and help with
set up or clean up.
• Put on a program or become involved
with doing something extra special at
the meeting.
• Make a contribution to the newsletter
and/or web site.
.
• Help coordinate or prepare for events,
like the California Bus Trip or the
Cactus Fest.
One of the year-end rewards is
membership to the Springs Preserve: a
family membership for our Gold winners
and an individual membership for our
Silver winners.

Turner-Greenhouse- http://www.turner- Calplants.com -

greenhouse.com http://www.cabrillonet
Dave & Kris Turner
645-2032 s.com/calplants
We specialize in Cactus & Succulents for theLandscaper & Collector
We are always looking for
Native Nevada Cactus, Hedgehogs, Beavertails rare, special, and large
Red & Golden Barrels, Rainbow Cactus specimen Cactus &
Joshuas, Yuccas, Ocotillos, Aloes, Agaves Succulents to buy.
We also have a large selection of Succulents for the house & patio Call 800-384-4559
e-mail calplants@yahoo.com

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http://www.arizonacactussales.com

Watering your outdoor cacti, Yes! they need it...

Watering. This is the most asked question that we get at the nursery. Let me first
say that every situation is different. Also, if you are having success don't listen to
me.

The rules that I have always had success with are:

• Water slow and deep with in ground cacti, this seems to really keep them
from stressing so much and grow more evenly. This is also referred to as
'deep soaking'. Deep soak is a slow, but steady, drip from a garden hose
over a two to six hour period. The size of plant determines the duration.
• Watering in Pots,I water twice. First, I water several pots at a time (about
a 4 foot section) enough to fill the pots. Then I go back and water again so
this time the water is drawn deep and evenly into the pot and soil. I call this the "sieve effect".
• Daily temps are a factor. In warmer temperatures, more watering is required. In cooler temperatures, less
watering is required. See 'Seasonal Watering Tips' below for more information.
• Size of plant counts.The larger and more established the plant is the less often you will have to water. It's a
larger "storage tank" and can go longer between watering. For example a large Saguaro (IN WETTER THAN
VEGAS CLIMATES) may never need watering where a tiny 1 gallon gold barrel could take as much as once a
week watering.
• Don't water newly planted cactus. If you are repotting or adding to your landscape the same rules apply,
plant dry and wait to water. Watering all depends on the weather, the cooler it is the longer you wait for that
first drink. You should usually wait at least a week, this gives the succulent roots time to heal before being
exposed to water. Only water again when the soil is dry at the roots, each situation is different, no two are
alike.

Sunburn Prevention tips...

Be aware of plant orientation to the sun. We have to get our plants used to the sun
gradually so we don't burn them. Be sure to keep them in the same direction for the
summer months.

Some tips to prevent sunburning your plants:

• Keep your plants evenly watered.

• Watch when trimming trees and bushes. Refrain from pruning plants that are shading your cacti.
• If rooting cuttings in the sun, it might be wise to keep a close eye on them. If they start to lighten up on the
west or south you might have to cover the cutting with shade cloth, for this summer.

If you wish to change the orientation or location of your cacti, do it while the weather is still cool you can move
plants, this way they will acclimate and build new calluses toward the hot summer sun.
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 CSSSN INTERCITY 2007 UPDATE - THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

The bus is equipped with toilet! A block (15 rooms) has been
reserved at the SUPER 8 MOTEL PASADENA, 2863 EAST
COLORADO BLVD
449--3020 FAX(626) 578
PH.(626) 449 578--9791
http://www.super8pasadena.com

IF YOU WISH TO SHARE A ROOM WITH ANOTHER

ATTENDEE, you and that person need to discuss payment.
We’ll have a list at the August meeting. Then, one of you
MUST contact the hotel directly (to book one of the rooms in
your name. You need to supply your own billing information.
RATES: $67 and up depending on # of rooms we book
collectively and whether or not people have AARP or AAA.
Please confirm your attendance at the event by contacting
Susan Kent or Phil Lawton.
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SATURDAY TENTATIVE 6:00 AM meet at the Garden Club. We won’t hold the bus for
late arrivals. Be there or be square. Be there at 5:30 AM to get the best seats.

Some food will be on the bus. We will head straight for LA just making fuel stops.

Admission fees to the Arboretum: Children under 5, members & member guest: free;
Youth ages 5 – 11: $2.50; Student with ID: $5; Adult: $7; Age 62+: $5
http://www.arboretum.org/index.cfm?CatTitle=Home&Catagory=home&CFID=776790&CFT
OKEN=58764362

Lunch will be on your own at the Arboretum. Food is available at the Peacock Café.

Dinner will be on your own or group style. The bus will not provide transportation to
local restaurants. Those attending the Dodger game will probably eat DODGER DOGS. (If
you have not told Phil that you want to attend the game, please do so quickly. He may be
able to get group tickets. Ball game admission is approximately $12.00 each.
http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com
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SUNDAY TENTATIVE at 9:30 AM meet at Super 8’s parking lot; the bus rolls at 9:45 AM
for Huntington (gates open at 10:30 AM). Breakfast is complimentary at the Super 8.

Admission fees to the Huntington: Children under 5, members & member guest: free;
Youth ages 5 – 11: $6; Student ages 12 – 18: $10; Adult: $15; Age 65+: $12
http://www.huntington.org/Information/hours.html

Lunch will be on your own at the Huntington. Food is available at a small coffee cart near
the entrance, at the Tea Room, or at the Café.

Departure from the Huntington parking lot is at 4:30 PM. Don’t be left behind!

A Sunday evening supper stop tentatively at Quigly’s in Barstow as we travel back to

Vegas, arriving at approximately 10:00 PM
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