Julie Hall Guest Speaker

Cactus Country was an inspiration of husband Jim and has been an interesting journey.

Julie a local girl had no interest in gardens, but Jim's father had an interest in cacti which resulted in Jim buying his father's collection 28 years ago and planting on a half acre.

Grew broccoli for 4 years but after 4 floods tempted to walkaway.

Undertook growing yellow button squash with a contract to a food processor.

Unfortunately the contract was terminated so sent to markets.

Loxton family from S.A. sold their cactus collection to Jim.

Julie thought Jim would get over it - but did not happen.

Jim was very passionate and determined to achieve what they have today. Grown from a half acre to 10 acres

Son John joined the business 8 years ago and has brought new enthusiasm to business developing social media and online.

Visitor numbers have tripled over 3 years with 12,000 over January

 

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