Debra’s garden

Spring, Succulents and Scorching Blooms

by March 6, 2018 – Posted in: Succulents

Here in California, a spring garden’s most vivid blooms often are those of succulent ice plants. Aloes, bulbine and numerous arid-climate companions are bright and beautiful from March through mid-May. Increasing temps tend to put the kibosh on delicate spring flowers. If you live near the coast, you’ll enjoy a longer spring, but you may [...]

Garden Photo Shoots

by May 21, 2010 – Posted in: Garden Adventures

My garden, near San Diego, has been in Better Homes & Gardens, Sunset and the San Diego Union-Tribune, among others. Sunset was the first. I interested them by sending the editor this shot of my succulent sitting area.  Sunset sent garden photographer Claire Curran who arrived with an assistant and a van full of equipment. We [...]