Tropicals & Tender Perennials: LA convention, 1 by hcmcdole

hcmcdole wrote:
Hi Donna,

I don't remember meeting Margaret but the name seems familiar (probably from the Begonian?) I remember my first reaction when I saw all the different types of begonias on the web - "Wow, that's a begonia?" I got hooked after that.

I haven't heard from Lali either in a few weeks. I know she went to Hawaii shortly after the LA convention and is busy with the SF arboretum - probably starting hundreds of begonias.

The annual convention is not widely advertised which is a shame. The best way to find out up and coming events is to be a member of the ABS and receive their little magazine every other month, check in at the ABS site (although it didn't even advertise the convention if I remember right but promises to be a much better site in the future), and check this forum often. The next convention is in Houston, May 14-18. You should plan on coming if you want to get some interesting begonias.

I know what you mean about growing all types of plants. My other favorites are cactus and succulents, ferns, tropicals (at least the ones that can be grown in a container), and many oddball garden plants.

Butch

Some more begonias at Kartuz.