CACTI CULTURE: Prickles of Pride (Home Gardener's Guide), Paperback Book, By: Maj.Gen.C.S.Bewli

If thorns bring bad luck, then universal garden favourites such as roses and bougainvilleas that need so much care and attention and resemble thorny bushes for a major part of the year should be abandoned. On the contrary, cactus appears attractive all the year round, even when it's not flowering. Don't shun cacti because of their thorns; there are many cactus species without thorns and are much sought after by gardening enthusiasts and are a collector's delight. About the Author: Maj Gen C S Bewli has been the president of the National Cactus & Succulent Society of India for over a decade. As a columnist with The Tribune, one of the leading dailies in North India, he pens articles on cacti, succulents, bonsai, and other gardening disciplines. His articles on cacti and other succulents have also been published in The International Journal of Plant Reproductive Biology. Owing to his passion for cacti, he created a Cactus and Succulent garden at Annadale, Shimla. He is the promoter of Bonsai Culture Society, Chandigarh, and has been one of the pioneers in generating awareness about creation of bonsai in the region by holding solo exhibitions and conducting lectures coupled with demonstrations. During his service years, Maj Gen C S Bewli was a well-known cartographer in the country. He has a postgraduate diploma in Geographic Information Systems from ITC, The Netherlands, and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He currently resides with his wife in Chandigarh.