Behind the Scenes at the SDCSS Part Two: SHOW & SALE DAY

In this second in a behind-the-scenes series on the San Diego Cactus & Succulent Society, we go to Show-and-Sale day! In addition to volunteers, experts and vendors, you'll meet collectors eager to discuss the rare, unusual and beautiful plants they're taking home. And you'll find out what you need to know before you go.
This is the earlier of two SDCSS annual shows.The big summer show takes place the first weekend in June. Both are in Balboa Park, near downtown. Find an updated list of it and other succulent shows-and-sales on my site: debraleebaldwin.com/garden-sh...
FIND MORE INFO on the corresponding page of my site PLUS a 70-image gallery of blue-ribbon winners: debraleebaldwin.com/garden-sh...
Enjoy additional videos in this series:
Part 1: SHOW SET-UP & VENDORS: We visit the show the day before it opens. You'll meet growers and see the succulents they're especially proud of, and observe a set-up like clockwork...or as volunteer-and-vendor Rick Bjorkland says, "like a symphony.” • Behind the Scenes at t...
Part 3: PLANT JUDGING AND WINNERS See impressive plants on display, eavesdrop on judges, and view blue-ribbon plants in stunning art pottery. • Behind the Scenes at t...
Coming soon!
Part 4: THE ALLURE OF SUCCULENTS Renowned lithops grower Steven Hammer, known for his wit and wisdom, explains the appeal of the plants’ shapes, sizes, and colors.
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[@QueenofSucculents]

Have a question on ANYTHING to do with succulents? Go to debraleebaldwin.com and browse the menu or use the Search bar. Btw, my site is not monetized---no annoying pop-up ads. It's my gift to my followers and the culmination of my career as a horticulturist/photojournalist specializing in succulents. You'll find 100+ pages of tips and ideas; thousands of photos and must-know facts for specific varieties; curated design ideas for gardens, landscapes and containers; interviews with experts; seasonal info; and much more. Use the site as a research tool that also is entertaining---the same goal as my CZcams channel. Q's welcome!

[@sannaericditsler4034]

Thank you for the video. I love seeing all the succulents and cactus.

[@fishinthesea3454]

Love from Namibia.

[@hnsbro]

thx! - great videos from this event for those of us who didnt make it to the show.

[@QueenofSucculents]

Thank YOU!

[@YeaBoyt]

Definitely planning on getting out to the next one.

[@lesliethomas1199]

Love seeing BTS Debra! Thanks for taking us along! I need to plan a trip to San Diego to attend this show and sale one day!!

[@QueenofSucculents]

You won't regret it! Maybe come in 2025 when the San Diego Chapter is hosting the semi-annual CSS convention.

[@terirachelsims8928]

Thank you - I enjoyed the video, and not being there saved me a lot of money!

[@QueenofSucculents]

😆

[@jomarielopez2229]

Darn! I missed it.....and I had the day off too!!!!!

[@QueenofSucculents]

LOL, yeah I know the feeling. But hey, there's June!

[@janecurtis5726]

That was fun!

[@ericaschmerbeck4181]

What a fabulous day! Thanks for sharing, wish I could have been there! We have a local one coming up next month here in Brisbane QLD Australia, can't wait! 😁

[@QueenofSucculents]

Oh gosh, I wish I could be THERE. Always wanted to go to Australia! 🤩

[@ericaschmerbeck4181]

@@QueenofSucculents maybe one day we will see you here! 🤗

[@QueenofSucculents]

If you're a succulent aficionado in the San Diego area or planning to visit, this is a must-see. Find more Southern CA succulent destinations on my site: debraleebaldwin.com/san-diego-succulent-sources-and-destinations/

[@carpy1252]

They'll be in my parts in Sacramento next week, RIP wallet.

[@QueenofSucculents]

I've heard Sacramento has a wonderful show-and-sale!

[@sparkyheberling6115]

Is there a similar club in San Francisco?

[@QueenofSucculents]

Yes, I think their show-and-sale is in June. sfsucculent.org

[@sparkyheberling6115]

@@QueenofSucculents Thank you!

[@jdt_skincarereviews]

Thank youu so much Debra for the new upload ❤❤❤wow! It's so surreal that the succulents show in your area is soo rich and full of rare and uncommon succulents 🥹💖💖

[@QueenofSucculents]

Hey, there you are John! Missed your kind (and invariably flattering) comments 😁