“To The Point” – Spring 2025

The latest issue of To The Point is here, and it’s full of useful information collected from our members, staff, volunteers, and the newsletters of CSSA affiliate clubs.

The latest issue of To The Point is here, and it’s full of useful information collected from our members, staff, volunteers, and the newsletters of CSSA affiliate clubs.

Since 1953, the American Horticultural Society’s Great American Gardeners Awards program has recognized individuals and organizations that have achieved horticultural excellence to fields such as plant research, garden stewardship, horticultural outreach, and teaching.

Explore the cacti of Big Bend Ranch State Park in Texas with Gary Nored

C&SJ 2025 Vol. 97-1 will be mailed in February 2025. Notable themes in this issue include Mojave Desert Land Trust, a trip to the Big Bend region of Texas, Oddballs: an ongoing study in unusual plant populations, and much more ...

Chilean cactus species confiscated from the traders

Important updates were discussed, including membership status, the upcoming 2025 convention, financial reports, and new initiatives such as purchasing rare seeds for sale.

Staples, Chuck (1932–2025)

The January 26, 2025 auction of CSSA vintage cactus and succulent books ends on Sunday, February 2nd

Explore the problems and challenges of tackling illegal plant trade with Dr. Carly Cowell

Dive into the fascinating world of mesembs With Matthew Opal, a botanist at the UCOnn Botanical Conservatory.