Southern California succulent garden

Blood, Mud and Joy: Debra’s Succulent Garden Redo

by Debra Lee Baldwin April 7, 2015 – Posted in: Succulents

I As I sailed past him one mild January day, trowel in hand, I announced to my husband Jeff my intent to stay home this spring instead of going on tour. “I’m done with delayed flights and sleeping in airports,” I said. “I’m going to have people come here instead.” I quickly realized the garden needed a LOT of work. It reflected [...]

Why I Love Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum paraguayense)

by Debra Lee Baldwin January 2, 2013 – Posted in: Garden Plants, Succulents

Of all the succulents I grow, ghost plants are among the easiest and most remarkable. They are true survivors. Damaged stem? No problem. No water? The plant hunkers down and looks pretty much the same for months. Frost? It’s gotten down to 17 degrees in my garden, and the graptopetalums were fine. The common name [...]