The information provided in the sections below is from the Newsletters published from 2007 up to the past year. Each article is linked to the newsletter mentioned and indication is provided about the page where the article begins. Each of the 4 main sections include subsections as follows:
DIAGNOSING PROBLEMS
• Beneficial Insects
• Harmful Insects
• Plant Problems
PLANT CARE
• Growing
• Propagation
• Seeds
• Soil
• Summer Care
• Watering
• Winter Care
EXHIBITING PLANTS
• Award-winning Plants
• Showing Plants
• Writing Plant Names
FOR BEGINNERS
• Information for Beginners
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Beneficial Insects
- Digger Bee by Sue Hakala, 5/08, page 3
- Green Lacewing by Sue Hakala, 7/07, page 5
- Green Lynx Spider by Sue Hakala, 2/22, page 7
- Ladybugs by Sue Hakala, 6/00, page 2
- Ladybugs: Don’t Buy Them by Sue Hakala, 7/01, page 4
- Moths: National Moth Week July 23-31 by Sue Hakala, 7/16, page 11
Harmful Insects
- Agave Snout Weevil Attack by Sue Hakala, 7/19, page 14
- Agave Snout Weevil: prevention and Treatment of Agaves the Desert Botanical Garden, 3/18, page 11
- Agave Weevils by Scott McMahon, 9/00, page 3
- Agave Weevils by Sue Hakala, 9/04, page 6
- Aphids: Amazons of the Insect World by Sue Hakala, 5/18, page 19
- Black Widow Spider by Sue Hakala, 6/05, page 1
- Cactus Longhorn Beetle by Sue Hakala, 8/07, page 6
- Cochineal by Sue Hakala 6/02 page 2
- Cochineal: Seeing Red by F. R. Hennessey, 12/82, page 27
- Diatomaceous Earth (to kill mealy bugs) (no author), 6/93, page 8
- Fleas by Sue Hakala, 7/99, page 3
- Fungus Gnats in Soil by Sue Hakala, 10/19, page 15
- Insects in Winter by Sue Hakala, 1/20, page 21
- Insects: Unseen New Friends, 11/20, page 10
- Mealybugs found in Bug of the Month: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta? by Sue Hakala, 2/99, page 5
- Mealybugs: How do I Avoid and Treat Mealybugs? by Sue Hakala, 9/18, page 15
- My War with Mealybugs by Judy Johnson, 10/87, page 6
- On the Dry Side (bugs) by Timothy Chapman, 6/94, page 1
- Opuntia ficus-indica Mystery by Sue Hakala. 4/22, page 9
- Palo Verde Borer Beetle in the Low Desert by Maricopa County Cooperative Extension Home Horticulture, 7/17, page 10
- September and October Tips (wind, ants, whitefly) from Arizona Cactus Sales, 9/98, page 3
- Sowbugs and Pillbugs by Sue Hakala, 3/99, page 4
- Spider Mites by Sue Hakala, 10/05, page 1
- Stapelias and Mealy Bugs: Preventing Infestations by Sue Hakala, 8/08, page 6
- Stinkbugs by Sue Hakala, 9/00, Page 7
- Time to Treat for Agave Snout Weevil by Sue Hakala, 5/19, page 11
- Treating Agaves to Prevent Agave Snout Weevil Infestation by Tom Gatz, 3/01, page 4
- White Plague of Opuntia by Muriel Beroza, 1/04, page 4
Plant Problems
Includes preventing and resolving problems that are not specific to a plant genus or species.
- 30% Shade Cloth by Paul Schueneman, 3/09, page 6
- A Thorn in My Side: Learning to Grow Cacti and Succulents, by Lillian Barker, 9/14, page 6
- Altering Microclimates During Winter by Kim Andrews, 1/21, page 7
- Altering Microclimates During Winter by Kim Andrews, 3/20, page 10
- An Acid Trip for Your Plants? by Lee Brownson, 9/07, page 6
- Aphids: Amazons of the Insect World by Sue Hakala, 5/18, page 19; 2/06, page 4; 2/05 , page 5
- Ask Harry with Harry O’Carpus (plant advice) by Scott McMahon, 6/99, page 5
- Basic Watering Guidelines for Succulents During Growth and Dormancy by Kim Andrews, 12/19, page 4
- Beginner’s Corner by Sue Hakala, 2/19, page 16
- Beginner’s Corner: An Introduction to Shade Cloth by Lynn Friedman, 5/20, page 9
- Beginner’s Corner: Getting Ready for Summer by Sue Hakala, 5/19, page 11
- Beginner’s Corner: Summer Watering by Sue Hakala, 7/19, page 15
- Beginning (your collection) by Lin Leivian, 8/04, page 6
- Best Soil for Cactus by Ernest Braunton, 5/92, page 6
- Black rot: Saving a Plant That Has Black Rot by San Diego Cactus and Succulent Society, 3/16, page 18
- Black Widow Spider by Sue Hakala, 6/05, page 1
- Breaking Dormancy by Kim Andrews, 4/20, page 6
- Building Your Collection with Ethically Grown Plants, 7/21, page 7
- Cactus: How do I Stop a Cactus from Rotting? by Sue Hakala, 4/19, page 8
- Conclusions After Thirty Years of Experiments by Frank Hennessey, 4/89, page 6
- Conclusions After Thirty Years of Experiments by Frank Hennessey, 10/88, page 3
- Creating A Great Landscape with Tom Gatz, 5/13, page 2
- Delay Watering After Repotting by Tom Gatz, 9/21, page 7
- Desert Landscaping Tips compiled by Tom Gatz, 6/13, page 5
- Diatomaceous Earth (to kill mealy bugs) (no author), 6/93, page 8
- Digger Bee by Sue Hakala, 5/08, page 3
- Ensuring Good Drainage in Your Pots by Tom Gatz, 5/21, page 8
- Feed Me by Eric Lundberg, 11/19, page 12
- Fertilizing and Automatic Feeding by Leo Martin, 10/07, page 10
- Fertilizing Indoor Plants: Ask an Expert by Steve Plath, 5/18, page 14
- Fleas by Sue Hakala, 7/99, page 3
- For Your Cactus Garden by Michelle Schrade, Eric Lundberg, Nancy Popp Mumpton, Tristan Davis, and Wendy Barrett, 4/21, page 4
- Frost on the Cactus by Kent C. Newland, 1/76, page 6
- Fungal Infections of Cactus (no author), 6/98, page 2
- Fungus Gnats in Soil by Sue Hakala, 10/19, page 15
- Future Care of Plants by Sue Hakala, 10/16, page 14
- Good Growing (for beginners) by Debra Korobkin, 7/99, page 6
- Good Growing: What’s in a Name by Debra Korobkin, 9/98, page 2
- Grafting Cactus: A New Technique by N. Zeislin and A. Keren, 1/92, page 9
- Grafting Cactus: A New Technique by N. Zeislin and A. Keren, 10/94, page 11
- Growing in the Sonoran Desert by Sue Hakala, 2/19, page 16
- Help with Plant Problems, 10/21, page 5
- Hints (watering) by Fran and Lee Tolleson, 12/82, page 4
- Hints and Wacky Facts, various authors, 3/93, page 6
- How are Plants Named Part One: Why Two Names? by Leo Martin, 7/99, page 1
- How Do I Graft a Cactus/Succulent? by Dean Patrick, 8/18, page 15
- How do I Identify Different Species Within a Genus? by Doug Dawson, 3/19, page 4
- How Do You Enlarge Your Collection by Leo Martin, 10/98, page 1
- How to Treat a Newly Acquired Plant by Leo Martin, 8/02, page 3
- How Well Do Your Plants Grow? by Jim Oravetz, 10/88, page 2
- How Well Do Your Plants Grow? by Jim Oravetz, 4/89, page 3
- Identifying a Species Within a Genus by Doug Dawson, 3/19, page 4
- Insects in Winter by Sue Hakala, 1/20, page 21
- Insects: Unseen New Friends, 11/20, page 10
- Is Your Patio Appealing or Going to Pot? by Tom Gatz, 1/03, page 3
- It’s Ok to Kill Plants by Kenton Seth, 10/22, page 4
- June Tips from Arizona Cactus Sales (caring for plants), 6/00, page 3
- Know Your Plants’ Native Climate by Doug Dawson, 1/09, page 7
- Ladybugs by Sue Hakala, 6/00, page 2
- Ladybugs: Don’t Buy Them by Sue Hakala, 7/01, page 4
- Landscape Design With Cacti and Succulents in Mind by Lillian Barker, 10/14, page 6
- Landscaping with Succulents by Tom Gatz, 9/05, page 3
- Mealybugs found in Bug of the Month: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta? by Sue Hakala, 2/99, page 5
- Mealybugs: How do I Avoid and Treat Mealybugs? by Sue Hakala, 9/18, page 15
- Moths: National Moth Week July 23-31 by Sue Hakala, 7/16, page 11
- Much More Mulch by W. George Waters, 6/93, page 6
- My War with Mealybugs by Judy Johnson, 10/87, page 6
- No Greenhouse! No Lath House! by Martha Passwater, 12/82, page 11
- On the Dry Side (bugs) by Timothy Chapman, 6/94, page 1
- Opuntia ficus-indica Mystery by Sue Hakala. 4/22, page 9
- Our Latest Potting Mix by Frank and Phil Hennessey, 3/79, page 5
- pH Factors by Steve Stempleski, 4/89, page 6
- Plant Exposure by Chris Ginkel, 5/19, page 3
- Plant Hormones by Mike Goodson, 10/88,
- Plant Tags by P. Brown, 3/09, page 6
- Pot Sealer by Scott McMahon, 7/20, page 13
- Pots and Potting Mix by Leo Martin, 3/16, page 11
- Provide Adequate Shade for Cactus and Succulents in the Early Fall by Tom Gatz, 9/15, page 7
- Providing Shade for Cactus and Succulents by Tom Gatz, 6/06, page 4
- Providing Shade for Cactus and Succulents by Tom Gatz, 6/20, page 3
- Pumice an Introduction by Lynn Friedman, 8/20, page 9
- Pumice by Sue Hakala, 2/17, page 10
- Removing a Graft and Rooting it by Dean Patrick, 9/19, page 4
- Repotting Cactus and Succulents by Jim Oravetz, 7/90, page 2
- September and October Tips (wind, ants, whitefly) from Arizona Cactus Sales, 9/98, page 3
- Shade Cloth an Introduction by Lynn Friedman, 5/20, page 9
- Shade Screen Project by Steve Stempleski, 1/89, page 1
- Shade Screen Project by Steve Stempleski, 4/89, page 9
- She’s Your Baby Now (choosing appropriate plants for Phoenix) by Eric Lundberg, 4/20, page 9
- Soil by Sue Hakala, 3/16, page 16
- Soils and Pots by Leo Martin, 2/01, page 3
- Sowbugs and Pillbugs by Sue Hakala, 3/99, page 4
- Spider Mites by Sue Hakala, 1/19, page 20; 10/05, page 1
- Stapelias and Mealy Bugs Preventing Infestations by Sue Hakala, 8/08, page 6
- Stinkbugs by Sue Hakala, 9/00, page 7
- Stocks for Grafting Cacti in the Desert by Bob Moulis, 6/76, page 1
- Tips and Tricks (for your plants) by Leo Martin, 8/02, page 2
- Turn of the Seasons by Leo Martin, 9/02, page 2
- Under the Lights by Lee Tolleson, 9/75, page 2
- Understanding Fertilizers by Gary Petterson, 4/90, page 1
- Understanding Plant Names by Sue Hakala, 1/17, page 11
- Waiting to Exhale by Tom Gatz, 10/06, page 6
- Watering Cactus and Succulents During the Summer—Proceed with Caution by Tom Gatz, 5/13, page 5
- Watering of Cacti by Lewis R. Steichman, 5/77, page 4
- What Came First? The Plant or the Pot? by Deborah Robin, 9/16, page 8
- What is Photoperiodism? by Marina Welham, 9/98, page 3
- What Plants Grow in Full Sun by Lee Brownson, 6/20, page 9
- What type of succulents thrive in a wet/damp environment like a mulched flower bed? by Sue Hakala, 5/19, page 7
- When in Doubt…Repot That Plant by Steve Plath, 3/16, page 9
- Where do I Get Started Growing Under Lights? by Ken Luiten, 6/18, page 9
- Where is a Good Place to Buy Plants Locally? by various authors, 12/18, page 10
- Where to Buy Cacti and Succulents by Chris Ginkel, 5/10, page 7
- White Plague of Opuntia by Muriel Beroza, 1/04, page 3
- Willow Caper (rooting cacti with willow tea) by Frank Hennessey, 6/84, page 7
- Writing Plant Names by Sue Hakala, 12/19, page 13
Growing
- 30% Shade Cloth by Paul Schueneman, 3/09, page 6
- A Stolon by Any Other Name by Wayne MacDonald, 9/21, page 11
- A Thorn in My Side: Learning to Grow Cacti and Succulents, by Lillian Barker, 9/14, page 6
- Air-layering Adeniums and Other Woody Plants by Tom Gatz, 2/20, page 11
- Altering Microclimates During Winter by Kim Andrews, 1/21, page 7
- Altering Microclimates During Winter by Kim Andrews, 3/20, page 10
- An Acid Trip for Your Plants? by Lee Brownson, 9/07, page 6
- An Interesting Experiment in Seed Germination by Dick Carter, 1/13, page 5
- Basic Watering Guidelines for Succulents During Growth and Dormancy by Kim Andrews, 12/19, page 4
- Beginner’s Corner by Sue Hakala, 2/19, page 16
- Beginning (your collection) by Lin Leivian, 8/04, page 6
- Best Soil for Cactus by Ernest Braunton, 5/92, page 6
- Breaking Dormancy by Kim Andrews, 4/20, page 6
- Breath In. Breath Out. by Wayne MacDonald, 7/21, page 5
- Conclusions After Thirty Years of Experiments by Frank Hennessey, 4/89, page 6
- Conclusions After Thirty Years of Experiments by Frank Hennessey, 10/88, page 2
- Crash Course on Winter-Growing Bulbs by Celeste Gornick, 10/08, page 5
- Delay Watering After Repotting by Tom Gatz, 9/21, page 7
- Easy Plant Biochemistry for Cactophiles Part I: Plants and People are Bags of Chemicals Mixed in Water by Leo Martin, 6/98, page 5
- Easy Plant Biochemistry for Cactophiles Part II: The Parts of Cells by Leo Martin, 7/98, page 5
- Easy Plant Biochemistry for Cactophiles Part IV: Photosynthesis by Leo Martin, 9/98, page 4
- Ensuring Good Drainage in Your Pots by Tom Gatz, 5/21, page 8
- Feed Me by Eric Lundberg, 11/19, page 12
- Fertilizing and Automatic Feeding by Leo Martin, 10/07, page 10
- Fertilizing Indoor Plants: Ask an Expert by Steve Plath, 5/18, page 14
- From a Succulents’ Vantage Point(Cheiridopsis inspersa) by Jeanne-Marie Denny, 7/89, page 4
- Frost on the Cactus by Kent C. Newland, 1/76, page 6
- Germinating Seeds a Different Approach by Dan Smith, 7/19, page 6
- Getting Ready for Summer by Sue Hakala, 5/19, page 11
- Go Ahead and Get Your Hands Dirty(soil) by Wayne MacDonald, 9/22, page 14
- Good Growing(for beginners) by Debra Korobkin, 7/99, page 6
- Grafting Cactus: A New Technique by N. Zeislin and A. Keren, 1/92, page 9
- Grafting Cactus: A New Technique by N. Zeislin and A. Keren, 10/94, page 11
- Growing from Pups by Rose Arciniaga, 10/21, page 12
- Growing in the Sonoran Desert by Sue Hakala, 2/19, page 16
- Guide to the Use of Fluorescent Lights to Grow Plants Indoors by Leo Martin, 3/14, page 9
- Helpful Hints by Paul Schueneman, 4/08, page 4
- Hints (watering) by Fran and Lee Tolleson, 12/82, page 4
- Hints and Wacky Facts, various authors, 3/93, page 6
- How Do I Graft a Cactus/Succulent? by Dean Patrick, 8/18, page 15
- How to Treat a Newly Acquired Plant by Leo Martin, 8/02, page 3
- How Well Do Your Plants Grow? by Jim Oravetz, 10/88, page 2
- How Well Do Your Plants Grow? by Jim Oravetz, 4/89, page 5
- It’s Ok to Kill Plants by Kenton Seth, 10/22, page 4
- June Tips from Arizona Cactus Sales (caring for plants), 6/00, page 3
- Know Your Plants’ Native Climate by Doug Dawson, 1/09, page 7
- Miniature Desert Trees by Tom Gatz, 7/16, page 9
- Much More Mulch by W. George Waters, 6/93, page 6
- No Greenhouse! No Lath House! by Martha Passwater, 12/82, page 11
- Our Latest Potting Mix by Frank and Phil Hennessey, 3/79, page 5
- pH Factors by Steve Stempleski, 4/89, page 6
- Plant Exposure by Chris Ginkel, 5/19, page 3
- Plant Hormones by Mike Goodson, 10/88, page 4
- Plant Tags by R.P. Brown, 3/09, page 6
- Plants Killed by Summer Heat by Sue Hakala, 11/11, page 4
- Pot Sealer by Scott McMahon, 7/20, page 13
- Pots and Potting Mix by Leo Martin, 3/16, page 11
- Provide Adequate Shade for Cactus and Succulents in the Early Fall by Tom Gatz, 9/15, page 7
- Providing Shade for Cactus and Succulents by Tom Gatz, 6/06, page 4
- Providing Shade for Cactus and Succulents by Tom Gatz, 6/20, page 3
- Pumice an Introduction by Lynn Friedman, 8/20, page 9
- Pumiceby Sue Hakala, 2/17, page 10
- Removing a Graft and Rooting it by Dean Patrick, 9/19, page 4
- Repotting Cactus and Succulents by Jim Oravetz, 7/90, page 2
- Shade Cloth an Introduction by Lynn Friedman, 5/20, page 9
- Shade Screen Project by Steve Stempleski, 1/89 page 1
- Shade Screen Project by Steve Stempleski, 4/89 page 7
- She’s Your Baby Now (choosing appropriate plants for Phoenix) by Eric Lundberg, 4/20, page 9
- Soil by Sue Hakala, 3/16, page 16
- Soils and Pots by Leo Martin, 2/01, page 3
- Spine and Thorns by Rosario Douglas, 8/20, page 6
- Stinkbugs by Sue Hakala, 9/00, page 7
- Stocks for Grafting Cacti in the Desert by Bob Moulis, 6/76, page 1
- Stomata by Gordon Rowley, 11/20, page 4
- Summer Watering by Sue Hakala, 7/19, page 15
- Tips and Tricks (for your plants) by Leo Martin, 8/02, page 2
- Top Dressing by Cliff Fielding, 4/22, page 19
- Top Dressing by Ken Luiten, 4/22, page 7
- Top Dressing by Scott McMahon, 4/22, page 10
- Top Dressing by Sue Tyrell, 5/22, page 14
- Turn of the Seasons by Leo Martin, 9/02, page 2
- Under the Lights by Lee Tolleson, 9/75, page 2
- Understanding Fertilizers by Gary Petterson, 4/90, page 1
- Waiting to Exhale by Tom Gatz, 10/06, page 6
- Watering Cactus and Succulents During the Summer—Proceed with Caution by Tom Gatz, 5/13, page 5
- Watering of Cacti by Lewis R. Steichman, 5/77, page 4
- What Came First? The Plant or the Pot? by Deborah Robin, 9/16, page 8
- What is Photoperiodism? by Marina Welham, 9/98, page 3
- What Plants Grow in Full Sun by Lee Brownson, 6/20, page 9
- What type of succulents thrive in a wet/damp environment like a mulched flower bed? by Sue Hakala, 5/19, page 7
- When in Doubt…Repot That Plant by Steve Plath, 3/16, page 9
- Where do I Get Started Growing Under Lights? by Ken Luiten, 6/18, page 9
- Willow Caper (rooting cacti with willow tea) by Frank Hennessey, 6/84, page 7
- Writing Plant Names by Sue Hakala, 12/19, page 13
Propagation
- A Happy Finding by Joan Skirvin, 6/94, 6/91, page 7
- Air-layering Adeniums and Other Woody Plants by Tom Gatz, 2/20, page 11
- Case of the Wet-Footed Crassula by Dr. Rob Wallace, 10/93, page 7
- Grafting Cactus: A New Technique by N. Zeislin and A. Keren, 10/94, page 11
- Grafting Cactus: A New Technique by N. Zeislin and A. Keren, 1/92, page 9
- Growing Stapeliads in Phoenix by Leo Martin, 10/98, page 9
- Hand-pollinating Stapelia Plants by Grant Meyer, 1/16, page 6
- How Do I Graft a Cactus/Succulent? by Dean Patrick, 8/18, page 15
- How to Root Cuttings of Tree Aloes by Tom Gatz, 4/19, page 2
- Mangaves: The Uniqueness of Mangaves by Kim Andrews, 1/20, page 4
- Removing a Graft and Rooting it by Dean Patrick, 9/19, page 4
- Rooting Euphorbia Leaves by Kent C. Newland, 1/76, page 4
- Smitten by Sansevierias by Sue Hakala, 10/00, page 1
- Stocks for Grafting Cacti in the Desert by Bob Moulis, 6/76, page 1
- Succulent Euphorbia Cultivation by Nick Diomede, 11/18, page 4
- Willow Caper (rooting cacti with willow tea) by Frank Hennessey, 6/84, page 7
Seeds
- An Interesting Experiment in Seed Germination by Dick Carter, 1/13, page 5
- Germination Adenium Seeds: A Different Approach by Dan Smith, 7/19, page 6
- Growing Agaves from Seeds by Charles F. Merbs, 12/76, page 2
- Growing Cactus and Succulents from Seed by Ken Luiten, 7/20, page 9
- How Do You Grow Lithops from Seed, and What is the Best Sun Exposure? 7/19, page 5
- Old Seed Verses Fresh Seed by Elton Roberts, 8/18, pages 12-14
- Seed Collecting Year by John and Pat Graham, 1/87, pages 3-6
- Seeds Found Within Leo Martin’s From Your President Column, 5/00, page 2
- Sprouting Cactus Seed by Leo Martin, 1205, page 4
Soil
- An Acid Trip for Your Plants? by Lee Brownson, 9/07, page 6
- Best Soil for Cactus by Ernest Braunton, 5/92, page 6
- Coir (Coconut Husk Fiber): A Universal Potting Medium, Mark Dimmitt, 7/13, page 9
- Conclusions After Thirty Years of Experiments by Frank Hennessey, 4/89, pages 5-9
- Ensuring Good Drainage in Your Pots by Tom Gatz, 5/21, page 8
- Feed Me by Eric Lundberg, 11/19, page 12
- Fertilizing and Automatic Feeding by Leo Martin, 10/07, page 10
- Fertilizing Indoor Plants: Ask an Expert by Steve Plath, 5/18, page 14
- Good Growing (for beginners) by Debra Korobkin, 7/99, page 6
- How Well Do Your Plants Grow? by Jim Oravetz, 10/88, page 2
- How Well Do Your Plants Grow? by Jim Oravetz, 4/89, page 5
- Perfect Potting Mix for Cacti and Succulents by Tom Gatz, 10/08, page 6
- pH Factors by Steve Stempleski, 1/89, page 2
- pH Factors by Steve Stempleski, 4/89, page 6
- Pots and Potting Mix by Leo Martin, 3/16, page 11
- Pot Sealer by Scott McMahon, 7/20, page 13
- Pumice an Introduction by Lynn Friedman, 8/20, page 9
- Pumice by Sue Hakala, 2/17, page 10
- Repotting Cactus and Succulents by Jim Oravetz, 7/90, page 1
- Repotting Cactus and Succulents by Jim Oravetz, 7/90, page 2
- So Much for Peat Moss and Watering (no author), 10/94, page
- Soil by Sue Hakala, 3/16, page 16
- Soil Uptake of Nutrients in Relation to Acidity or Alkalinity by Gary Petterson, 4/90, page 1
- Soils and Pots by Leo Martin, 2/01, page 3
- Understanding Fertilizers by Gary Petterson, 4/90, page 1
- When in Doubt…Repot That Plant by Steve Plath, 3/16, page 9
Summer Care
- 30% Shade Cloth by Paul Schueneman, 3/09, page 6
- Ask Harry with Harry O’Carpus (plant advice) by Scott McMahon, 6/99, page 5
- Basic Watering Guidelines for Succulents During Growth and Dormancy by Kim Andrews, 12/19, page 4
- Beginner’s Corner: An Introduction to Shade Cloth by Lynn Friedman, 5/20, page 9
- Beginner’s Corner: Getting Ready for Summer by Sue Hakala, 5/19, page 11
- Beginner’s Corner: Summer Watering by Sue Hakala, 7/19, page 15
- Cactus: How do I Stop a Cactus from Rotting? Sue Hakala, 4/19, page 8
- Desert Landscaping Tips compiled by Tom Gatz, 6/13, page 5
- Good Growing (for beginners) by Debra Korobkin, 7/99, page 6
- Growing in the Sonoran Desert by Sue Hakala, 2/19, page 16
- How to Treat a Newly Acquired Plant by Leo Martin, 8/02, page 3
- June Tips from Arizona Cactus Sales (caring for plants), 6/00, page 3
- Know Your Plants’ Native Climate by Doug Dawson, 1/09, page 7
- Lath House Caper by Philomela Hennessey, 9/75, page 2
- Our Latest Potting Mix Frank and Phil Hennessey, 3/79
- Providing Shade for Cactus and Succulents by Tom Gatz, 6/06, page 4
- Providing Shade for Cactus and Succulents by Tom Gatz, 6/20, page 3
- Shade Cloth an Introduction by Lynn Friedman, 5/20, page 9
- Shade Screen Project by Steve Stempleski, 1/89 page 1
- Shade Screen Project by Steve Stempleski, 4/89 page 9
- Turn of the Seasons by Leo Martin, 9/02, page 2
- Watering Cactus and Succulents During the Summer—Proceed with Caution by Tom Gatz, 5/13, page 5
- Watering of Cacti by Lewis R. Steichman, 5/77, page 4
- What is Photoperiodism? by Marina Welham, 9/98, page 3
- What Plants Grow in Full Sun by Lee Brownson, 6/20, page 9
- When in Doubt…Repot That Plant by Steve Plath, 3/16, page 9
Watering
- A Thorn in My Side: Learning to Grow Cacti and Succulents, by Lillian Barker, 9/14, page 6
- Altering Microclimates During Winter by Kim Andrews, 3/20, page 10
- An Acid Trip for Your Plants? by Lee Brownson, 9/07, page 6
- Basic Watering Guidelines for Succulents During Growth and Dormancy by Kim Andrews, 12/19, page 4
- Beginner’s Corner: Summer Watering by Sue Hakala, 7/19, page 15
- Beginning (your collection) by Lin Leivian, 8/04, page 6
- Breaking Dormancy by Kim Andrews, 4/20, page 6
- Breath In. Breath Out. by Wayne MacDonald, 7/21, page 5
- Cactus: How do I Stop a Cactus from Rotting? by Sue Hakala, 4/19, page 8
- Delay Watering After Repotting by Tom Gatz, 9/21, page 7
- Ensuring Good Drainage in Your Pots by Tom Gatz, 5/21, page 8
- Good Growing (for beginners) by Debra Korobkin, 7/99, page 6
- Growing in the Sonoran Desert by Sue Hakala, 2/19, page 16
- Hints (watering) by Fran and Lee Tolleson, 12/82, page 4
- How to Treat a Newly Acquired Plant by Leo Martin, 8/02, page 3
- Know Your Plants’ Native Climate by Doug Dawson, 1/09, page 7
- pH Factors by Steve Stempleski, 4/89, page 6
- Stomata by Gordon Rowley, 11/20, page 4
- Tips and Tricks (for your plants) by Leo Martin, 8/02, page 2
- Turn of the Seasons by Leo Martin, 9/02, page 2
- Waiting to Exhale by Tom Gatz, 10/06, page 6
- Watering Cactus and Succulents During the Summer—Proceed with Caution by Tom Gatz, 5/13, page 5
- Watering of Cacti by Lewis R. Steichman, 5/77, page 4
Winter Care
- 10/10 Temperature Guide (when to cover plants) by Tom Gatz, 1/03, page 2
- Altering Microclimates During Winter by Kim Andrews, 3/20, page 10
- Altering Microclimates During Winter by Kim Andrews, 1/21, page 7
- Breaking Dormancy by Kim Andrews, 4/20, page 6
- Cacti and Succulents in Cold Weather, by Russ Hintz, 12/00, page 3
- Crash Course on Winter-Growing Bulbs by Celeste Gornick, 10/08, page 5
- Frost Damage 2004 by Jim Elliott, 3/04, page 2
- Frost on the Cactus by Kent C. Newland, 1/76, page 6
- Frost Protection found within Leo Martin’s From Your President column, 1/99, page 1
- Growing in the Desert Series: Coping with Wet Winters by Mark Dimmitt, 1/12, page 4
- Gymnocalycium Habitat and Winter Culture by Mike Goodson, 8/85, page 6
- Insects in Winter by Sue Hakala, 1/20, page 21
- Some Observations on Winter by Joan Skirvin, 10/92, 8/85, page 4
- Turn of the Seasons by Leo Martin, 9/02, page 2
- Winter-growing Bulbs: Part II by Celeste Gornick, 3/09, page 6
- Winter Growing Plants found within Leo Martin’s From Your President column, 12/01, page 1
- Winter Growing Mesembs Through the Year by Leo Martin, 7/01, page 1
- Wintering Plants in Phoenix by Leo Martin, 11/0, page 3
- Winter Prep by Sue Hakala, 11/20, page 2
- Winter Protection by Leo Martin, 10/02, page 2
- Winter Watering found within Leo Martin’s From Your President column, 2/01, page 1
- Winterizing Your Adeniums by Tom Gatz, 11/14, page 10
Award-winning Plants
- Adenium ‘Mini’ by Dan Smith, 12/18, page 6
- Adenium ‘Mini-star’ by Dan Smith,12/19, page 8
- Adromischus maculatus by Sue Hakala, 12/18, page 9
- Agave victoriae-reginae by Sue Hakala, 6/18, page 15
- Aloe by Cindy Capek, 11/19, page 9
- Aloe descoingsii by Brenna Wasson, 10/17, page 7
- Aloe dorotheae by Lauren Marks, 8/18, page 9
- Aloe hybrid ‘Blizzard’ by Bonnie Scott, 1/18, page 7
- Aloe melanacantha var. erinacea by Thom Young, 7/18, page 5
- Ariocarpus fissuratus var. lloydii by Pam Edsall, 10/18, page 6
- Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus var. elephantidens by Scott McMahon, 8/19, page 9
- Astrophytum caput-medusa seedling by Ken Luiten, 10/19, page 7
- Browingia sp. by Johnny Briggs, 9/19, page 7
- Cereus peruvianus f. monstrose by Ken Luiten, 9/18, page 10
- Conophytum collection by Cliff Fielding, 6/18, page 13
- Conophytum marginatum by Cliff Fielding, 12/19, page 7
- Copiapoa collection by Cliff Fielding, 9/19, page 8
- Copiapoa tenuissima monstrose by Scott McMahon, 12/17, page 10
- Cyphostemma cv. ‘Fat Bastard,’ by George Kazaka, 8/18, page 10
- Dudleya greenii ‘Anacapa’ by Sue Tyrrel, 10/19, page 9
- Echeveria sp. by Nils Kindgren, 1/18, page 11
- Echinobivia ‘Rainbow Bursts’ by Tom Briggs, 8/19, page 8
- Echinocereus pacificus by Pam Edsall, 11/18, page 16
- Echinocereus pacificus by Pam Edsall, 6/18, page 14
- Echinocereus pacificus by Pam Edsall, 11/17, page 4
- Epiphytic cactus by Ken Luiten, 10/18, page 7
- Epithelantha micromeris v. greggii by Steve Plath, 9/17, page 15
- Escobaria robbinsorum by Cliff Fielding, 11/19,
- Escobaria robbinsorum by Cliff Fielding, 11/18, page 14
- Euphorbia decaryi var. gulliminiana by Loran Rodewald, 9/17, page 14
- Euphorbia francoisii by Julie Plath, 2/18, page 11
- Euphorbia gymnocalycioides by Scott McMahon, 10/19, page 10
- Euphorbia horrida by Gard Roper, 8/17, page 7
- Euphorbia knuthii by Mike Gallagher, 7/17, page 14
- Ferocactus acanthodes by Sue Hakala, 8/19 page 10
- Fouquieria fasciculata by Steve Plath, 2/18, page 13
- Gasteria by Wendy Barrett, 9/18, page 19
- Gasteria armstrongii by Pam Edsall, 7/18, page 7
- Gasteria armstrongii by Pam Edsall, 11/17, page 5
- Gasteria brachyphylla by Janet Karasz, 11/19, page 10
- Gasteria ‘Ox Tongue’ by Elaine Hu, 6/19, page 8
- Glottiphyllum nelii by Mike Gallagher, 12/17, page 11
- Haworthia koelmaniorum by Pam Edsall, 6/19, page 10
- Haworthia limifolia striata by Rich Zeh, 1/18, page 13
- Haworthia pumila by Claudia Helfgott, 8/18, page 11
- Jatropha cuneata by Wendy Barrett, 12/18, page 7
- Lithops sp. by Cliff Fielding, 1/18, page 15
- Lithops sp. by Johnny Briggs, 7/19, page 9
- Lithops hookeri by Cliff Fielding, 9/18, page 11
- Lithops leslieii by Danny Briggs, 5/18, page 12
- Mammillaria albilanata by Steve and Julie Plath, 1/18, page 11
- Mammillaria magnifica by Sue Hakala, 12/17, page 12
- Mammillaria mazatlanensis by Pam Edsall, 7/19, page 10
- Mammillaria petterssonii var. saltensis by Sue Hakala, 11/18, page
- Mammillaria spinosissima cv. ‘Un Pico’ by Marianna Hancin, 6/19, page 9
- Melocactus matanzanus monstrose by Tom Briggs, 7/18, page 6
- Obregonia denegrii by Ryan Watson, 10/17, page 6
- Parodia columnaris by Scott McMahon, 9/19, page 9
- Parodia scopa ssp. murielle by Sue Hakala, 7/17, page 15
- Stenocereus griseus by Johnny Briggs, 5/18, page 13
- Tephrocactus bonnieae by Sue Hakala, 9/18, page 12
- Tephrocactus weberi by Lois Schneberger, 8/17, page 8
- Tourmeya papyracantha by Anthony Wray, 7/19, page 8
- Welwitschia mirabilis by Dan Smith, 1/18, page 8
Showing Plants
- Cactus Show Pointers by Rodney Engard, 1/76, page 5
- Checklist of Essentials For Well-Prepared Plants (to show) (no author), 4/00, page 2, 3
- Impressions (of judging) by Joan Skirvin, 12/82, page 5
- Preparing Plants for Show by Sue Hakala, 3/18, page 6
- Preparing Your Plants for Next Year’s Show by Leo Martin, 5/06, page 6
- Ready, Set, Show (preparing plants to show) (no author), 4/00, page 2
- Show Preparation by Sue Hakala, 1/99, page 11
- Showing Cactus and Succulents for the Novice, Part 1 of 3 by Steve Plath, 1/15, page 8
- Showing Cactus and Succulents for the Novice, Part 2 of 3 by Steve Plath, 2/15, page 8
- Showing Cactus and Succulents for the Novice, Part 3 of 3 by Steve Plath, 3/15, page 6
- Showing Cactus and Succulents for the Novice, a Judge’s Perspective,/span> by Steve Plath, 3/08, page 4
- Showing Plants: a Plant Geek’s Perspective by Steve Plath, 3/07, page 6
- Shows and Judging by Dorothy Dunn, 4/07, page 3
Writing Plant Names
- Good Growing: What’s in a Name by Debra Korobkin, 9/98, page 2
- How are Plants Named? Part 1 by Leo Martin, 7/99, page 1
- How are Plants Named? Part 2 by Leo Martin, 10/99, page 4
- Those Terribly exciting Long Plant Names by Ed and Berry Gay, 12/82, page 12
- Understanding Plant Names by Sue Hakala, 1/17, page 11
- Writing Plant Names by Sue Hakala, 12/19, pages 13, 14
Information for Beginners
- A Single Spine from a Cactus Can Lift a Half Pound Slab of Pork by Katherine J. Wu, 9/21, page 6
- Altering Microclimates During Winter by Kim Andrews, 3/20, page 10
- An Acid Trip for Your Plants? by Lee Brownson, 9/07, page 6
- Ask Harry with Harry O’Carpus (plant advice) by Scott McMahon, 6/99, page 6
- Ask Harry with Harry O’Carpus (plant advice) by Scott McMahon 2/99, page 2
- Ask Harry with Harry O’Carpus (plant advice) by Scott McMahon 9/98, page 5
- Basic Watering Guidelines for Succulents During Growth and Dormancy by Kim Andrews, 12/19, page 4
- Beginner’s Corner by Sue Hakala, 2/19, page 16
- Beginning (your collection) by Lin Leivian, 8/04, page 6
- Breaking Dormancy by Kim Andrews, 4/20, page 6
- Building Your Collection with Ethically Grown Plants, 7/21, page 7
- Cactus: How do I Stop a Cactus from Rotting? Sue Hakala, 4/19, page 8
- Cinnamon, 3/22, page 13
- Delay Watering After Repotting by Tom Gatz, 9/21, page 7
- Ensuring Good Drainage in Your Pots by Tom Gatz, 5/21, page 8
- Favorite Cactus and Succulent Books, 9/21, page 20
- Feed Me by Eric Lundberg, 11/19, page 12
- Fertilizer: Understanding Fertilizers by Gary Petterson, 4/90, page 1
- Finding Past Newsletter Articles by Sue Hakala, 9/19, page 12
- Frost on the Cactus by Kent C. Newland, 1/76, page 6
- Fungal Infections of Cactus (no author), 6/98, page 2
- Future Care of Plants (will attachment) by Sue Hakala, 10/16, page 14
- Getting Ready for Summer by Sue Hakala, 5/19, page 11
- Good Advice from a Master Grower by Jim Elliott, 9/20, page 8
- Good Growing (for beginners) by Debra Korobkin, 7/99, page 6
- Good Growing: What’s in a Name by Debra Korobkin, 9/98, page 2
- Growing from Pups by Rose Arciniaga, 10/21, page 12
- Growing in the Sonoran Desert: Beginner’s Corner by Sue Hakala, 2/19, page 16
- Help with Plant Problems, 10/21, page 5
- Hints and Wacky Facts, various authors, 3/93, page 6
- How are Plants Named Part One: Why Two Names? by Leo Martin, 7/99, page 1
- How do You Enlarge Your Collection by Leo Martin, 10/98, page 1
- How do I Identify Different Species Within a Genus? by Doug Dawson, 3/19, page 4
- How to Treat a Newly Acquired Plant by Leo Martin, 8/02, page 2
- Identifying a Species Within a Genus by Doug Dawson, 3/19, page 4
- Know Your Plants’ Native Climate by Doug Dawson, 1/09, page 7
- Moonlight Garden Plant Selections by Jason Wiley, 5/20, page 17
- No Greenhouse! No Lath House! by Martha Passwater, 12/82, page 11
- Our Latest Potting Mix by Frank and Phil Hennessey, 3/79, page 4
- pH Factors by Steve Stempleski, 4/89, page 6, 1/89, page 2
- Pots and Potting Mix by Leo Martin, 3/16, page 11
- Pronunciation of Plant Names by Dylan P. Hannon, 11/98, page 9
- Provide Adequate Shade for Cactus and Succulents in the Early Fall by Tom Gatz, 9/15, page 6
- Pumice by Sue Hakala, 2/17, page 23
- Pumice an Introduction: Beginner’s Corner by Lynn Friedman, 8/20, page 9
- Record-Keeping by Leo Martin, 11/98, page 2
- Repotting Cactus and Succulents by Jim Oravetz, 7/90, page 1
- Shade Cloth an Introduction by Lynn Friedman, 5/20, page 9
- She’s Your Baby Now (choosing appropriate plants for Phoenix) by Eric Lundberg, 4/20, page 9
- Showing Plants: see the Showing Plants heading
- Soil by Sue Hakala, 3/16, page 16
- Soils and Pots by Leo Martin, 2/01 page 3
- Sprouting Cactus Seed by Leo Martin, 12/05, page 4
- Summer Watering by Sue Hakala, 7/19, page 15
- Tools: See TOOLS for helpful information
- Turn of the Seasons by Leo Martin, 9/02, page 2
- Understanding Plant Names by Sue Hakala, 1/17, page 11
- Waiting to Exhale by Tom Gatz, 10/06, page 6
- Watering and Feeding Hints by Fran and Lee Tolleson, 12/82, page 12
- Watering Cactus and Succulents During the Summer—Proceed with Caution by Tom Gatz, 5/13, page 5
- Watering of Cacti by Lewis R. Steichman, 5/77, page 4
- What are the Most Outrageous Cactus Flowers? by Scott McMahon, 4/19, page 3
- What Plants Grow in Full Sun by Lee Brownson, 6/20, page 9
- What type of succulents thrive in a wet/damp environment like a mulched flower bed? by Sue Hakala, 5/19, page 7
- When in Doubt…Repot That Plant by Steve Plath, 3/16, page 9
- Where is a Good Place to Buy Plants Locally? (various authors), 12/18, page 10
- Where to Buy Cacti and Succulents by Chris Ginkel, 5/10, page 7
- Writing Plant Names by Sue Hakala, 12/19, page 13