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Succulentophile gives way this week to this article written and photographed by Joey de Castro. 
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When Jon Pettyjohn first brought up the idea of my exhibiting with him and the likes of Ugu Bigyan and Jaime de Guzman, I was speechless.  The first words to come out of my mouth were: "Are you serious?!"  But five weeks to the date after he asked me, there I was, presenting right along with them.  


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As many of our loyal readers will know, Johann Espiritu, that debonair high-flying lawyer and man-about-town, was this column’s photographer during the early years of Succulentophile.  He is most probably one of the big reasons why many of our readers were attracted to this column in the first place, what with his fantastic and meticulously crafted photos of our favorite subjects.
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(Succulentophile gives way this week to this article by Joey de Castro.)


I have been going to Sagada nearly every year since the late 1980s for various reasons: to indulge my photography, clear my head and satisfy my wanderlust, mostly.  However, my latest hobbies – collecting succulents and making pottery – have given me new reasons for visiting that place so far up north.



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                    [Title] => A decade of growing plants at BSU Orchidarium
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                    [Title] => SUCCULENT SUMMER
                    [Summary] => Succulentophile is giving way this week to this piece written by Joey de Castro and John G. Besa. 


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                    [Title] => Getting started: the next five steps
                    [Summary] => In my last article, I discussed what I believe would be the good first five steps one should take when contemplating to start a cactus and succulent (C&S) collection, whether on a grand or small scale. One of those thoughts had to do with getting a good book on the subject and reading up first and foremost before taking the plunge. I left out one other very important (and obvious) source of information: the Internet.
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                    [Title] => GETING STARETED :The first five steps
                    [Summary] => Well, it’s been a little over a year now since Succulentophile came to life. Thanks to everyone who’s given me feedback on this wacky passion of mine. I guess I’ve succeeded in whetting a few appetites by now. In fact, a few have said that it’s about time I wrote about how a beginner/neophyte/babe in the wood gets started in the hobby. My gosh, they’re right, why didn’t I think of that before? Well, I guess it’s never too late, right?
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An exhibit with the masters

By Kevin G. Belmonte | October 21, 2006 - 12:00am

Succulentophile gives way this week to this article written and photographed by Joey de Castro. * * * When Jon Pettyjohn first brought up the idea of my exhibiting with him and the likes of Ugu Bigyan...

Modern Living

The return of Yo and copiapoas

By Kevin G. Belmonte | October 7, 2006 - 12:00am

As many of our loyal readers will know, Johann Espiritu, that debonair high-flying lawyer and man-about-town, was this column’s photographer during the early years of Succulentophile. He is most probably...

Modern Living

Succulent country

By Kevin G. Belmonte | July 8, 2006 - 12:00am

Succulentophile is giving way this week to this article by Joey de Castro.

Modern Living

Succulent Sagada

By Kevin G. Belmonte | March 25, 2006 - 12:00am

By Joey De Castro (Succulentophile gives way this week to this article by Joey de Castro.) I have been going to Sagada nearly every year since the late 1980s for various reasons: to indulge my photography, clear...

Modern Living

A decade of growing plants at BSU Orchidarium

By SUCCULENTOPHILE By Joey De Castro with John Besa | November 19, 2005 - 12:00am

(Succulentophile is giving way this week to a column by fellow enthusiasts Joey de Castro and John Besa.)

Modern Living

Artistic stapeliads

By Kevin G. Belmonte | August 13, 2005 - 12:00am

This week, Succulentophile’s photos were taken by Johann Espiritu. Johann brings a wealth of sensitivity to the art of photography through a blend of technical proficiency and emotional depth. A lawyer by profession,...

Modern Living

SUCCULENT SUMMER

By Joey De Castro | April 16, 2005 - 12:00am

Succulentophile is giving way this week to this piece written by Joey de Castro and John G. Besa.

Modern Living

Getting started: the next five steps

By Kevin G. Belmonte | November 8, 2003 - 12:00am

In my last article, I discussed what I believe would be the good first five steps one should take when contemplating to start a cactus and succulent (C&S) collection, whether on a grand or small scale. One of...

Modern Living

GETING STARETED :The first five steps

By Kevin G. Belmonte | October 18, 2003 - 12:00am

Well, it’s been a little over a year now since Succulentophile came to life. Thanks to everyone who’s given me feedback on this wacky passion of mine. I guess I’ve succeeded in whetting a few appetites...

Modern Living