Selling my cactus collection for charity.
By sandra
13 comments
I have over the years gathered quite a collection of cactus plants, 99 percent of which have been given to me. These include a large collection given to me by a total stranger Mr Ashton in 2009. Well here’s the thing I have enjoyed them immensely but my passion for their less spiky cousins succulents mean I need the space. So I have decided to sell them to raise money for a local charity The Paul Sartori Foundation. They help us to care for people at home especially at the end of their lives. So I thought I would show them off one more time…
they have had some amazing flowers..
Many have gone already and I will miss them..and of course some are staying but already the space is being taken by the other plants.
Thanks for reading…:-)
One question…Who names these plants???
lol
3 Nov, 2015
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They are great Sandra - what a shame you have to part from them. If it was me I'd prefer them to the smooth boys but I haven't got room for them. Klinkerianus - the mind boggles! Did you know that Lobivias are named after their country of origin, Bolivia? Ouch...
3 Nov, 2015
A very nice sentiment ...to help a local charity.
Hope you take lots of money!
3 Nov, 2015
Good luck with the sale, its an amazing collection you have, the cash is going to a very worthwhile cause. :O)
3 Nov, 2015
What A Woman!!! You are a good soul Sandra, I hope you raise lots of money for the charity.
3 Nov, 2015
A wonderful gesture,Sandra..and I'm sure your donations will be so well received..I hope you raise a lot for your chosen Charity :o) x.
3 Nov, 2015
Just a thought Sandra - would it be worth contacting the Cactus Society - unfortunately the nearest branch is Cardiff
anneehill@tiscali.co.uk. Tel: 029 2070 1500
There might be a new member trying to build up a collection.
3 Nov, 2015
I hope you can find good homes for them Sandra. I'd have a few but I haven't got room for any more :o( and I haven't got time these days either :o(
4 Nov, 2015
The best of luck with the sale Sandra I hope you raise loads of money for your worth while cause. Well done you!
4 Nov, 2015
Thanks for the encouragement ...and I will give them a ring Stera...great idea....
4 Nov, 2015
What an amazing collection Sandra. Good luck with the sale.
8 Nov, 2015
Thanks Linda..I took a tray full into town for the shop to sell and they need more already. i am soo pleased so far.
8 Nov, 2015
Thats so good of you Sandra and such a good cause,you are right to be feeling pleased with yourself, hope you sell many more...
8 Nov, 2015
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Good luck with your sale Sandra, I hope you raise lots of money for such a worthwhile cause....you have a great collection, and yes who does come up with those unforgettable names, or should I say instantly forgettable names lol
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