Cool Cacti and Succulents for Hot Gardens is a newly published companion book to the ever-popular Cool Plants for Hot Gardens. In this book, award winning horticulturist Greg Starr has selected 150+ intriguing cacti and succulents that can be utilized in cactus and succulent gardens or well-rounded xeriscapes throughout the warmer regions of the desert southwestern U.S. and dry regions of Australia, Mexico, Argentina, and even parts of Europe with a Mediterranean-type climate. Following the format of Cool Plants, each species has a two-page spread, with at least two pictures for each species and categories including Etymology, Field Notes, Description, Culture, Identification, Landscape Application, and Precautions.

The presentation is 45-60 minutes with questions encouraged during the talk.

“I hope you will join me and other plant fanatics in this book tour of awesome cacti and succulents that grow well in the desert southwest.” – Greg Starr

Author – Greg Starr

Greg Starr received his M.S. in horticulture from the University of Arizona in 1985 and has been a familiar face in the landscape and horticulture community ever since. Starr was named a Master of the Southwest by Phoenix Home & Garden magazine in 2006, and has received the “Spirit of Xeriscape” award from the Southern Arizona Water Resources Association in 1992. He is the owner, operator, and manager of Starr Nursery in Tucson, AZ.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

No refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration, garden closure, or inclement weather, in which case, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements.