Find hundreds of succulents, cactuses at this big event

As our temperatures spike into the 90s, it certainly feels like cactus and succulent weather.

So, what better time than to have a show and sale devoted to those plants?

This weekend, May 18 and 19, the Carmichael Cactus and Succulents Society will host its 46th annual show and sale at the Carmichael Clubhouse. Admission and parking are free.

The emphasis is on sale: Find hundreds of beautiful plants, grown by local club members or vendors. Also for sale are handmade pottery and ceramics, designed specifically to grow these unthirsty plants. Books, artwork and refreshments will be available, too.

Club members will display some of their finest cactus and succulent specimens in the show section. See how these often-sculptural plants can develop. Expect to see several plants in bloom. (Look; don’t touch. These plants can be prickly.)

This event also provides a wealth of great information. Get expert advice on how to care for cacti and succulents as well as repotting, fertilization and watering.

Show hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Carmichael Clubhouse is located at 5740 Grant Ave., just off Fair Oaks Boulevard, in Carmichael.

Details: http://www.ccandss.com/.