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by derrick.rowe
Mon Feb 03, 2014 9:53 pm
Forum: General-Succulents
Topic: New Australian Succulent Book
Replies: 2
Views: 776

Re: New Australian Succulent Book

More background, some disappointment but some much more positive trends towards the end of these posts. It will be interesting to see if this site is able to penetrate into the Australian C&S Societies and if they provide support for a project that surely has much national interest. http://www.b...
by derrick.rowe
Sat Jan 11, 2014 8:19 pm
Forum: General-Succulents
Topic: New Australian Succulent Book
Replies: 2
Views: 776

Re: New Australian Succulent Book

Probably like many C&S enthusiasts, I started the hobby primarily by growing cacti some six decades ago but not being one who enjoyed growing the same old type of species for decades, I have always looked for more challenges and especially mental stimulus from xerophytic plants. I certainly like...
by derrick.rowe
Sun Jan 05, 2014 12:24 am
Forum: Clubs and Events
Topic: An interesting venture
Replies: 0
Views: 6198

An interesting venture

Attila has brought to the attention of the xerophyte community the formerly mostly unknown world of Australian succulent plants through his previous world leading book. This venture will probably vastly increase our knowledge. I think his choice of timing over Christmas may be very poor but I certai...