“Cactus and Succulent Journal” – Volume 97-4

In this issue

• Editorial
  Peter Breslin
• Remembering Tucson’s Cactus & Succulent Godfather
  Three of Tucson’s leading voices share memories and insights celebrating one of the city’s most influential figures in the cactus world.
  Greg Starr, Gene Joseph, and Dick Weidhopf
• Cultivating Beauty, Cultivating Trends – Debra Lee Baldwin’s Succulent Journey
  A personal and beautifully told story from the “Queen of Succulents” herself, reflecting on her career, creative evolution, and the changing world of succulent enthusiasm.
  Debra Lee Baldwin
• Growing Aloes from Seed: A Simple and Effective Method for Home Gardeners
  A practical, step-by-step guide that demystifies aloe propagation—perfect for growers at any level.
  Joseph Shaw
• Lithops and Small Geophytes in the Namib Desert: Old and New Stories
  An engaging look at these remarkable desert dwellers—combining field notes, observations, and a few surprises from one of the world’s most unique landscapes.
  Peter Beiersdorfer and Jaan K. Lepson
• Opuntia Web: A New Resource for Studying U.S. Opuntia Species
  Introducing Opuntia Web, an important new platform for understanding, comparing, and researching Opuntia across the United States.
  Joseph Shaw, Nanette Hussey, Daniel Green, and David J. Ferguson