On Saturday, April 25, Chiemgau Kaktus in Bavaria held an open house to kick off the 2026 season. It was my third visit to Michael Kissling’s beautiful greenhouses. So far, he is the cactus grower I know who has the largest selection of hardy cacti and the best quality offerings. His friendliness and warm welcome guarantee you a very pleasant visit there (coffee and cake are on the house!). To anyone still hesitating about going there: Go for it! With beautiful weather and spring-like...

Pediocactus simpsonii, Torrey, Utah Second watering of 2026 for my Pediocactus simpsonii . It is one of my favorite species. The many variations allow you to build a large collection without ever having two identical plants. It grows easily on its own roots and starts its growth in late February/early March in my Glâne region climate in the Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. I took the opportunity to water them as about ten sunny days are forecast. The buds are swelling quickly and the plants...

Ce week-end, j'ai visité le jardin botanique de Lausanne. C'est un endroit que j'apprécie beaucoup. J'y vais plusieurs fois par an, même en hiver. La serre tropicale est toujours un lieu agréable à explorer. La beauté des orchidées Les orchidées, par exemple, fleurissent même en hiver. Chaque saison, différentes espèces s'épanouissent. C'est fascinant de voir la diversité des couleurs et des formes. Les orchidées apportent une touche d'exotisme au jardin. Les plantes carnivores Les plantes...