First of my cacti to flower this year. I was pipped by Our Kid’s on St George’s Day, 23rd April, Carole’s on 24th April and then Ceri’s on May 2nd. Always a joy.
Tutshill Bus Shelter Easter Giveaway
Left a box of 20 little babies at 9am in the local Community bus shelter - if you have claimed one, please message me to let me know it’s safe and sound. Just a small gesture to put a smile on people’s faces at this difficult time for us all.
Day Of The Cacti in Iceland
Ten cacti have been taken to Iceland - here’s where some of them are…
Kerid volcanic crater lake - the lady in the hut with the fabulous cow jumper
In a cafe in Laugarvatn
At the Bra Fence at Brekkukot Farm
Baltur at Olís
In amongst the Bowie stones at Akranes Lighthouses
Under Steinunn Thórainsdóttir’s sculpture in Reykjavik
Collaboration with 4ty9th
Very exciting collaboration in prospect with radical upholsterer and knitted art specialist Sebastian of 4ty9th - we will keep you posted….
The most distant cactus…
The Eighth Baby from the Third Baby from the Fourth Baby from the First Baby from the Thirty-Second Baby from the Fourth Baby from The Mother Cactus = 4/32/1/4/3/8 becomes the most distant offspring in the grand family tree of Day Of The Cacti
Cacti for Faithfulls
Twenty cacti delivered to Faithfulls in Hadleigh…here’s Jackie, the office and the cacti.
Spreading Love
Met Steve from Eartha, with Rosie today. Watch this space for an exciting collaboration in Milgi….❤️
The Holloways
Here are the cacti of Sparklez, Steve and Boo - the lovely Holloways.
The Brookes Family
Stumbled across the lovely Brookes Family whilst out cactus bombing on Boxing Day. Luckily they were able to spare me the need to go into JK R’s garden to leave the last cactus
Stop Motion Video of Flowering - watch 'til the end....
I set up a time-lapse app on a spare phone and filmed this over four days, it gets busy towards the end so stick with it....
Talk at the Sustainable Studio in Cardiff with Doozie
Along with the wonderful Suzanne and Chris of The Patternistas and ace cake baker Jess Venn, Day of The Cacti gave a small talk to the lovely folk at Doo:zie, the Cardiff-based design collective in late November. Spot the cacti and spot the cakes....it's not as easy as you think!
A Wren visits....
Opened the greenhouse this evening after work and found this visitor. I've left the door ajar for him to fly out when he wants to. Lovely little bird and the closet I've ever knowingly been to a wren. Didn't make a sound except for hopping about amongst the cacti.
The Membranes
Wonderful band The Membranes proudly displaying their cacti post-gig in Komedia in Bath last month. Thanks to Sarah for the snap. Left to right: John Robb, Pete Byrchmore & Rob Haynes. Take a listen to their amazing 2015 album: Dark Matter/Dark Energy
Winter Survival
Pleased to report that so far, all of the cacti in the greenhouse have survived the winter. However, it's only when the temperature warms up will it be known what damage has been done. Updates soon.
Peat Free Compost Trial
After being asked on Twitter whether the soil I use is peat free, (it hasn't been), I decided to trial some peat free compost. I purchased a bag of Sylvagrow and am now seeing how the cacti develop:
