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# Chesapeake Cactus and Succulent Society

Connecting plant enthusiasts across Maryland, DC, and Virginia through monthly meetings, plant shows and sales, and social events

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://chesapeakecactus.org/blog/)

## Pages

- [Home](https://chesapeakecactus.org/) - Join cactus and succulent enthusiasts across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia for meetings, plant shows, educational programs, and more.
- [Annual Show and Sale Overview and Participation Rules](https://chesapeakecactus.org/showplant-contest-rules/) - Part I: Primary Awards Part II: Specialty Awards Part III: Participation Rules PART I: PRIMARY AWARDS (TROPHIES) Determined by popular vote of Annual Show & Sale attendees. Best in Show Eligibility: All CCSS members, including Board members. Best Cactus Eligibility: CCSS members who are not currently serving on the Board of Directors. Best Succulent
- [Annual Show Plant Entry](https://chesapeakecactus.org/showplant-entry/) - Annual Show Plant Entry
- [My Account](https://chesapeakecactus.org/my-account-3/)
- [My Account](https://chesapeakecactus.org/my-account-2/)
- [Vendor Signup](https://chesapeakecactus.org/vendor-signup/) - 2026 Annual Show and Sale Vendor Signup CCSS Annual Show and Sale Vendor Terms and Conditions Confirmation: Vendor participation is finalized once confirmed by the CCSS organizing committee. Space Allocation: Each vendor will receive one table unless an exception is requested and approved in advance. Logistics: Vendors are responsible for setting up, staffing, and clearing their designated space.
- [User](https://chesapeakecactus.org/user/)
- [Community](https://chesapeakecactus.org/community/)
- [CCSS Digital Library](https://chesapeakecactus.org/library/) - Monthly Meeting Presentations November 2025 October 2025 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes November 2025
- [Current Member Directory](https://chesapeakecactus.org/members/)
- [CCSS Officers](https://chesapeakecactus.org/chesapeake-cactus-and-succulent-society-officers/) - Chesapeake Cactus and Succulent Society Officers
- [No Access](https://chesapeakecactus.org/no-access/) - [dlm_no_access]
- [Newsletter](https://chesapeakecactus.org/newsletter/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://chesapeakecactus.org/privacy/) - Privacy Policy This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services. 1. Information We Collect We collect information that you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, make a purchase, or contact us for support. This may include your name,
- [Terms and Conditions](https://chesapeakecactus.org/terms/) - Terms and Conditions Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using our website and services. 1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. 2. Use License Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials
- [Shop](https://chesapeakecactus.org/shop/)
- [CCSS By-laws](https://chesapeakecactus.org/about/) - Chesapeake Cactus and Succulent Society By-laws Approved by CCSS Board of Directors on November 5, 2025 Article I: Name And Objectives Article Ii: Membership Article Iii: Dues Article Iv: Officers Article V: Duties Of Officers Article Vi: Board Of Directors Article Vii: Nominations And Elections Article Viii: Meetings Article Ix: Committees Article X: Program Authority,
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- [Contact](https://chesapeakecactus.org/contact/) - We'd love to hear from you! Please enter your message and contact information in the form below. Thank you.
- [Upcoming Events](https://chesapeakecactus.org/upcoming-events/) - 19October2025ccss Monthly MeetingTOPIC: starting your cactus and succulent journeyWhether you are just bringing home your first cactus or already have a few succulents on your windowsill, this session is the perfect place to begin. We will explore the basics of caring for these fascinating plants, from light and watering to easy starter species. Join the
- [CSSM Library (Beta)](https://chesapeakecactus.org/document-library/)
- [Subscribe to Our Newsletter](https://chesapeakecactus.org/newsletter-subscription/) - We’ll only use your name and email to send occasional updates about CSSM events and news. You can unsubscribe at any time. We never share your information.
- [Membership Card](https://chesapeakecactus.org/membership-card/) - Cactus and Succulent Society of Maryland Member First name: [current_user_firstname] Last name: [current_user_lastname] ID: [current_user_id] Membership expires on: 12/31/2024 Print Your Membership Card
- [Refund and Returns Policy](https://chesapeakecactus.org/refund_returns/) - This is a sample page. Overview Our refund and returns policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have passed since your purchase, we can’t offer you a full refund or exchange. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be
- [Password Reset](https://chesapeakecactus.org/password-reset/)
- [Account](https://chesapeakecactus.org/account/)
- [Logout](https://chesapeakecactus.org/logout/)

## Products

- [CCSS One-Year Membership](https://chesapeakecactus.org/product/ccss-one-year-membership/)

## Events

- [CCSS Monthly Meeting – November 2026](https://chesapeakecactus.org/event/ccss-monthly-meeting-november-2026/) - The Value of Museum Collections in Conservation Research Gary Krupnick, Ph.D. Head of the Plant Conservation Unit, Department of Botany, Smithsonian Institution Details to be added. 💬 Can’t make it in person? Click Contact to request the Zoom link. Meeting Agenda 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM - Social segment 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM -
- [CCSS Monthly Meeting – October 2026](https://chesapeakecactus.org/event/ccss-monthly-meeting-october-2026/) - Topic to be announced 💬 Can’t make it in person? Click Contact to request the Zoom link. Meeting Agenda 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM - Social segment 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM - Business segment 10:15 AM - 11:50 AM - Program segment Program details are subject to change.
- [2026 Annual Show & Sale](https://chesapeakecactus.org/event/annual-show-sale/) - Mark your calendar - the CCSS Annual Show & Sale is coming to the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center on Sunday, September 27, 2026! This year’s event will feature our biggest show section yet, created to celebrate excellence in cactus and succulent cultivation. Members and growers will have the opportunity to showcase outstanding plants, and selected
- [CCSS Monthly Meeting – August 2026](https://chesapeakecactus.org/event/monthly-meeting-august-2026/) - FREE AND OPEN TO PUBLIC Haworthias: Hidden Gems of the Succulent World - Discussion & Show-and-Tell Plant Clinic: Let’s Save Some Plants! 🌵 What makes Haworthias so special? Is it the incredible texture? The ease of growing them? Or maybe it’s simply the story behind your favorite plant. Join us for our August Monthly Meeting
- [2026 CCSS Summer Picnic](https://chesapeakecactus.org/event/summer-picnic/) - Summer is better with plants, good food, and great company! Join your fellow members for the CCSS Summer Picnic on Saturday, August 22, in Carroll County, Maryland. Spend a relaxed summer afternoon with friends from the CCSS community, enjoying great food, conversation, and plenty of time together - plus a tour of a wonderful private
- [CCSS Monthly Meeting – September 2026](https://chesapeakecactus.org/event/monthly-meeting-september-2026/) - The Wondrous World of Snake Plants: Exploring the Sansevieria Genus See the details here. 💬 Can’t make it in person? Click Contact to request the Zoom link. Meeting Agenda 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM - Social segment 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM - Business segment 10:15 AM - 11:50 AM - Program segment Program
- [CCSS Monthly Meeting – July 2026](https://chesapeakecactus.org/event/monthly-meeting-july-2026/) - Sowing the Seeds of Love: Growing Cacti and Succulents from Seed Growing cacti and succulents from seed is one of the most rewarding ways to deepen your connection with these remarkable plants. It is also an important part of responsible cultivation - helping growers expand their collections, understand plants from the very beginning, and support
- [CCSS Monthly Meeting - June 2026](https://chesapeakecactus.org/event/monthly-meeting-june-2026/) - Private Collection Tour Join us for a special June Monthly Meeting as we tour a remarkable private cactus and succulent collection in Prince George’s County, Maryland. This unique event will give CCSS members a chance to explore an extraordinary collection featuring featuring Euphorbias, South American and Mexican cacti, Sansevierias, staghorn ferns, Haworthias, Gasterias, mesembs, and
- [CCSS Monthly Meeting - May 2026](https://chesapeakecactus.org/event/monthly-meeting-may-2026/) - Please note the date change. The Succulent Karoo Biome: Where Your Favorite Plants Come From Lithops. Conophytums. Crassulas. Stapeliads. 🌵 What if we told you many of your favorite succulents come from the same extraordinary region? Join us at the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center as CCSS’ own Michelle Vonn takes us on a fascinating journey
- [Spring Show & Sale](https://chesapeakecactus.org/event/spring-show-sale/) - Our Spring Show & Sale is officially happening - May 3rd! Expect: 🌵 incredible plants 🪴 hands-on demos 🎟️ raffle prizes 👧 kids’ activities …and MORE! If you love cacti and succulents - or just want to experience something truly unique - you do not want to miss this.
- [CCSS Monthly Meeting – April 2026](https://chesapeakecactus.org/event/monthly-meeting-apr-2026/) - We Will Rock You: The Magic of Rock Gardening Chesapeake Cactus and Succulent Society Monthly Meeting
- [CCSS Monthly Meeting - March 2026](https://chesapeakecactus.org/event/monthly-meeting-mar-2026/) - The Art of Succulent Bonsai: A Hands-On Workshop Things are about to get a little dirty… 🌿🪴 Our next Monthly Meeting is a hands-on Succulent Bonsai Workshop, and this time we’re not just talking - we’re shaping, styling, and getting our hands in the soil. Expect: live guidance real-time styling practical techniques and plenty of
- [CCSS Monthly Meeting - February 2026](https://chesapeakecactus.org/event/monthly-meeting-feb-2026/) - "University Gardens, Plant Conservation, and the Future of Horticulture" Rachel Canalichio, Greenhouse Manager at the Wilbur Harlan Greenhouse of George Washington University (@bovinepal, @gw_greenhouse), will lead an engaging presentation on how academic gardens - particularly those with cactus and succulent collections - play a vital role in conservation, education, and inspiring the next generation of plant
- [CCSS Monthly Meeting - January 2026](https://chesapeakecactus.org/event/monthly-meeting-jan-2026/) - One More Plant Won't Hurt: Managing Cactus and Succulent Collections in Small Spaces “Oh, I wish I could buy this beautiful plant… but I just don’t have the space anymore.” - Every cactus lover, at least once. 😅 Sound familiar? We’re ringing in the new year by tackling this very real challenge at our first
- [Holiday Show and Sale](https://chesapeakecactus.org/event/2025-holiday-show-and-sale/) - Join us for a joyful morning of plants, pottery, and community at our Holiday Show and Sale! Discover a fantastic selection of cacti and succulents - from popular items to rare collector gems - along with beautifully crafted pottery and unique plant gifts perfect for the season. Whether you are adding to your collection, shopping
- [CCSS Monthly Meeting - November 2025](https://chesapeakecactus.org/event/monthly-meeting-nov-2025/) - Our Vice President will lead a fascinating presentation on the Astrophytum genus - the “star cacti” that have captured growers’ hearts around the world.
- [CCSS Monthly Meeting - October 2025](https://chesapeakecactus.org/event/monthly-meeting-oct-2025/) - Starting Your Cactus and Succulent Journey Whether you are just bringing home your first cactus or already have a few succulents on your windowsill, this session is the perfect place to begin. We will explore the basics of caring for these fascinating plants, from light and watering to easy starter species. Join the Chesapeake Cactus

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