November Speaker - Thailand's cactus and succulent gardens by Nick Renteria
Nick, born and raised in Southern California, developed a love for gardening at an early age. After working in accounting and IT, he pursued his love of gardening by completing the Certificate Program in Gardening and Horticulture through UCLA Extension in 2017. After retiring in 2021, he has devoted his free time to the world of cactus and succulents, where he currently serves as the Chair of the Cactus and Succulent Society of America Show and Sale, and the President of the San Gabriel Valley Cactus and Succulent Society.
Thailand is well known for its orchids, but most people are probably unaware that the relatively warm year-round climate proves to be a near ideal climate for many of our cacti and succulents. Join Nick as he takes us on a journey to visit two of the largest botanical gardens in Thailand, including the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya, which is frequently ranked as one of the top 20 gardens in the world.
