To promote knowledge, enjoyment, cultivation, and conservation of cacti and other succulent plants among its members, other individuals and organizations throughout West-Central Colorado

SEPTEMBER PROGRAM - MEMBER SHOW & TELL

The Regular Meeting of the Chinle Cactus and Succulent Society will meet September 10th at the Western Colorado Botanical Garden in the library at 6:30 pm. This meeting will feature one of our more popular programs where members bring in their plants to show, talk about, ask questions about and get answers (hopefully) about specific problems the plant (or its owner) is having.

This is a great time to take advantage of the wealth of expertise in the Society to learn tricks of the trade, new ideas about watering, fertilizing, grafting, repotting, wintering over, and a host of other topics.

Bring your plants (happy or otherwise) and be prepared for a fun evening of “Show and Tell”. (Just remember, what happens at a CC&SS meeting, stays at the CC&SS!!! So no worries. Anything goes.)

AUGUST GARDEN PARTIES “Many Hands Makes Light Work”

What a crowd of gardeners showed up for the Garden Party on Saturday, August 8th, at the Botanical Gardens—and indeed it was a crowd that was needed to clean up and de-weed, de-sedum, and de-bindweed the garden from too much rain and cancelled garden parties due to the rain.

Gardeners included Maryann & Loren Benoit, Julie Bursi, Joy Bush, Don Campbell, Lois Davidson, Lynn Dunham, Janet & Bill Hassell, Kate Kossa, Deb & Glenn Mallory, Kathy Murdock, Kenton Seth, and Shari Skeie. As you can see from the “before” and “after” pictures, we made quite a dent in the overgrowth, but of course there are always more weeds to pull! Thanks to all who came out for a great work session!

News of the Chinle Cactus & Succulent Society September 2015 Vol. 7, No. 9

Succulent Morsels

BEFORE AFTER

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Lynn Dunham lying down on the job! Julie Bursi & Sherie Skeie weed away! Kay Kossa & Joy Bush

Lynn D, Loren B., Lois D. & Kay Kossa enjoy breakKathy Murdock peers through the cholla!

Janet Hassell & Deb Mallory taking a break!

Kate Weisenburger, Kenton Seth & Don Campbell hit the weeds!

Maryann Benoit busy cleaning up!

Sheri S., Kenton S., and Kathy Murdock talk about the WCBG’s future

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MORE LOVELY OPUNTIAS! Tom Burrows was hard at work earlier this summer and captured a dazzling array of blooming opuntiis in his totally xeric landscape.

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PROGRESS AT MATH & SCIENCE CENTER DISPLAY

The Cactus and Succulent Display at the Math & Science Center continues to evolve with the addition of new plants and the removal of some that didn’t do well there. If you haven’t visited the display, you really need to make an effort to do so. It is a lovely collection of beautiful plants in a very nice setting. Below are close-ups of two of the lovely specimens in the display

AUGUST GARDEN PARTY #2 A nice group of Chinle gardeners showed up for the August 22nd Garden Party at the CSU Extension Garden at the Mesa County Fairgrounds. Participating were Tom Burrows, Maryann & Loren Benoit, Don Campbell, Deb & Glenn Mallory, Kathy Murdock and Kate Weisenburg.

Maryann reports that there is “Lots more work to do. Hardly made a dent today.” The next Garden Party is scheduled for Saturday, September 5th, at the WC Botanical Gardens. Do try to come and help “pretty up” the gardens!Thanks to Loren Benoit, who took all these photos!

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Kate W. smiles despite the weeds!

Don C. is on bucket brigade!

Maryann on bucket brigade backup!

Don C. & Maryann B. discuss world events (?)

Glenn Mallory tiptoes through the opuntias!Tom Burrows (under cover) on weed patrol!

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CRUMP’S TOUR SCORES A HIT, AGAIN!

Fifteen Chinle Cactus & Succulent Society members ventured to the Crump’s Greenhouse in Buena Vista for another terrific tour on Saturday, August 29.

The fun began after checking into the Super 8 motel and walking to dinner in historic downtown Buena Vista to the Asian Palette. The squid salad was relished by everyone—except Maryann Benoit who couldn’t bring herself to try it!

Saturday morning we were greeted by Mike and Rita Crump (left) for a morning of “oohing and aahing” over amazing cacti and succulent specimens, and doing some shopping, of course,

Bill & “Siggy” (L to R) Glenn & Deb Mallory, Bill Hassell, Don Campbell, Maryann & Loren Benoit

Mike & Rite Crump

Maryann saying “what shall I buy?

Loren admires the Crump permanent collection

Julie Bursi & Kate Weissenburger SHOP!

Sisters Kathy Murdock & Sheri SkieiMembers in a shopping frenzy!

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We enjoyed lunch in Mike and Rita’s back yard, and afterward, Rita took members on a road tour to view cacti in habitat.

After the tour, the group finished up the weekend with dinner at Los Galagoris mexican restaurant. Then Hasta la Vista and back to Grand Junction!

Many thanks to Maryann and Loren Benoit for organizing the tour, Don Campbell for setting things up with Crumps, Loren, Glenn Mallory and Bill Hassell for retrieving lunches from City Market, and members for participating! We will all look forward to another trip to Crumps in the future!

DATELINE: GLADE PARK

Judy Kennedy shares the following photos of cacti that bloomed in her greenhouse a month or so ago.

Epilantha micromeris Chamacereus sylvestriiCoryphantha scheerii

Oops! Looks like the old rocking ahairs have grabbed Maryann & Loren Benoit!

Enjoying those delicious box lunches!

Hasta la vista dinner at Los Girasoles mexican restaurant Ken, Kate & Don have a good laugh!

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ON THE LIGHTER SIDE Travelocity Gnome, Siegfried (aka “Siggy”) was seen at most of the Crump’s Tour events, keeping an eye on members to keep them out of trouble.

However, he missed the Cemetery visit. Who knows what he might have prevented!?!

Sulcorebutia arenacea

Gymnocalycium amesii v.rotundulum

Gymnocalycium baldianum

Gymnocalycium vatteri

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - September thru December 2015

Sept 5 Garden Party, Saturday, WC Botanical Gardens, at 9 am

Sept 8 Chinle C&SS Board Mtg - 7-9 pm 2182 Standing Rock Drive The Redlands off S. Camp Road

SEPT 10 Regular Meeting of the Chinle C&SS 6:30 pm Program: Member Show & Tell Location: Western Colorado Botanical Garden Library

Sept 16 Garden Party, Wednesday, CSU Extension Garden, at 9 am

Oct 3 Garden Party, Saturday, WC Botanical Garden, at 9 am

Oct 5 Chinle C&SS Board Mtg - 7-9 pm 2182 Standing Rock Drive The Redlands off S. Camp Road

Oct 8 Regular Meeting of the Chinle C&SS 6:30 pm Program: Member presentations Location: Western Colorado Botanical Garden Library

Oct 17 Garden Party, Wednesday, CSU Extension Garden, at 9 am

Oct 31 Garden Party, Wednesday, WC Botanical Garden, at 9 am

Nov 2 Chinle C&SS Board Mtg - 7-9 pm 2182 Standing Rock Drive The Redlands off S. Camp Road

Nov 12 Regular Meeting of the Chinle C&SS 6:30 pm Program: TBA Location: Western Colorado Botanical Garden Library

Dec 7 Chinle C&SS Board Mtg - 7-9 pm 2182 Standing Rock Drive The Redlands off S. Camp Road

Dec 10 ANNUAL DINNER MEETING Location: The Iron Bar & Grill at Tiara Rado Golf Course

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2015 Chinle Cactus and Succulent Society Board

President: Maryann Benoit Co-Secretaries: Deb & Glenn Mallory Treasurer: Loren Benoit 970-270-3287 970-245-6168 970-254-7471 Web Master: Tom Burrows Member at Large: Lisa Hamilton 970-462-6767 970-987-1418

V. Pres & Newsletter Editor: Janet Hassell Garden Activities Coordinator: Lois Davidson 970-263-0910 970- 242-2879

Program Committee: Past President: Bill Hassell Don Campbell: 970-245-5088 970-263-0910 Shari Skeie: 970-963-7266

Chinle Cactus and Succulent Society usually meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm. Meetings are held in the Western Colorado Botanical Garden Library, 641 Struthers Ave., Grand Junction, CO. Guests are always welcome.

Chinle Mailing Address: Chinle Cactus & Succulent Society, PO Box 233, Grand Junction, CO 81502 CHINLE C&SS WEBSITE: www.chinlecactusclub.org

View of Mike and Rita Crumps’ tidy little cactus & succulent garden outside the greenhouse.