In March, our cactus collection is in bloom and we celebrate spring! During the festival, we offer workshops and lectures,  taste-testing (have you ever tasted a nopal [prickly pear pad] or tuna [fruit of the prickly pear?]) and put up special exhibits—all related to the Cactus family!

Over 50 species of cacti and succulents native to the Chihuahuan Desert region are typically offered during our Annual Cactus and Succulent Sale. Whether you’re starting a cactus collection, adding that special plant to your existing collection, or just looking for something new for your garden, you’re sure to find it here.

The majority of our cacti are seed-grown in our greenhouse or from Sul Ross State University’s Native Plant Propagation Program in Alpine.