Metolius River at Camp Sherman

We took a couple of days to get away from everything and went to Sisters, in Central Oregon, and spent a little time over at Camp Sherman on the Metolius River. This is just a short distance downstream from where the river springs from underground, full size. It's designated by the U.S. as a wild and scenic river, thus protecting it from development.

Dragonfly on Agave

Lynn-Marie had fun taking this pictures the other day. The dragonflies are back, doing their thing. Fascinating creatures.

Oregon Cactus & Succulent Society Succulent Plant Fest

Our summer show and sale is scheduled for July 18, 19 & 20 at Portland Nursery, 5050 SE Stark St. in Portland. I design the flyers each year, usually 2.  The first one this year is this:

 

It's available as a pdf here.

Lithops marmorata

Not a lot of "color" but wonderful markings and nice form.

Rebutia albipilosa

This is why I've always loved the rebutias!

Echinocereus gentryi

We have several of these and  they're all blooming now. Quite impressive.

Rebutia heliosa

Things flower for us a little later than they do down south, but when they get around to it, they get right to it.

Rebutia 'Sunrise'

This is a really nice cultivar which is just stunning each year.