Thanks to Rob Haynes for these pictures of his cactus. Rob’s had his plant for over 20 years now and it’s lovely to see how he’s looked after it.
Left: Oct 16th 2021 and Right: May 17th 2021
First Cacti on Isle of Man
Thanks to Gerard and Michaela for sending this fabulous image of Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael looking out over the sea, today. Nice that the Jackson 5 did a song called: “Lookin’ Through The Windows” too.
Matthew’s Cacti
Lovely picture of two thriving cacti from my nephew Matthew today: Left is 15/5/8 and Right is 10/58/3/1
Cacti in Istanbul
Delighted to announce that three baby cacti arrived safe and sound to Istanbul for my wonderful friend, my brother Murat and his wife, Nevin. She made these gorgeous pots herself. Aren’t they magnificent!?
Repot for Rose
I was delighted today to be asked to repot Rose’s cactus and her three babies from 10/6/4. I have to say that not only is this the best conditioned cactus I’ve ever seen but Rose and her husband Vic are beautiful, lovely, warm human beings who are a joy to meet. To be connected to such fabulous people reminds and reinforces why I do this. And thank you Ceri for the introduction.
Easter Giveaway
A little Day Of The Cacti cactus for everyone that wants one in the Close I live in…..
Happy Easter
Cacti in The USA
My great friend Jessica is looking after these babies that successfully made it to her new home in Seattle recently. They are the first Day Of The Cacti in the USA I believe.
Seeds from 22/9/6/1 growing
First successful attempt at nurturing seeds from one of my cacti - this could be a gamechanger
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Left two cacti at the magnificent Yorkshire Sculpture Park last week. One on a Sean Henry statue and one on Damien Hirst’s ‘Charity’. The first one has been found by Northern musician Josef who got in touch via Instagram.
Arts & Crafts House in Brundall, Norfolk
Left a little cactus in the window of the front porch
The Red Barn
15/4/39 for lovely hosts of the Red Barn, Foulsham: Jacqui and Mike
Cactus for RSPB Titchfield Marsh
Two lovely RSPB people with their new cactus for the Reserve.
Mass Flowering
A feast of beautiful flowers all out at once. A rare sight.
June 23rd 2020
3/13/25 Rescued From Office Lockdown
Lynsey nipped into the Cynnal Cymru offices to rescue her cactus and bring it home earlier this week. Reminder to us all that cacti DO need water!
Erin & Harvey start their collection
Eight little cacti arrived safely in the post and it’s the start of a little cacti collection for Erin and Harvey.
Star Wars Day = Flower Day
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
