I had some fun recently selecting glazes for pots for succulents. The pots are by Mark Rafter ([email protected]); I chose the plants and potted them up. What do you think? For information on obtaining these and other pots by Mark Rafter, contact him at [email protected].
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Succulent Extravaganza Recap
October 6, 2013 – Posted in: SucculentsThe Succulent Extravaganza at Succulent Gardens nursery near San Francisco was an opportunity to connect with old friends and make new ones. I gave two presentations and was busy signing books, but I didn’t forget my dear friends at GGW. Here are a few highlights I hope you’ll enjoy. Photo of me by Rebecca Sweet. [...]
Potting Workshop with GGW Winner Bonnie B.
September 20, 2013 – Posted in: SucculentsGarden designer Bonnie Barabas was the winner of the one-on-one succulent potting workshop in my giveaway here on GGW to celebrate the release of my latest book, Succulents Simplified. Bonnie drove to Escondido from Santa Barbara recently to meet me at Oasis Water Efficient Gardens nursery near my home, bringing with her several containers to [...]
Succulent Books and Bouquet Giveaway
May 24, 2013 – Posted in: SucculentsDid you miss the chance to win? It’s not too late! There’s another drawing going on over at my publisher’s website, now through Friday, June 7. All you have to do to enter to win a copy of Succulents Simplified is say “hello” in the comments! Announcing the winners! It was really difficult to [...]
Robin’s Succulent Sphere
March 22, 2013 – Posted in: SucculentsRobin Stockwell (right), owner of Succulent Gardens Nursery, has a reputation of creating over-the-top displays for the San Francisco Flower and Garden Show. Like two years ago, a cube house with succulent walls and a moat. Robin’s known for his vertical displays of succulents—entire panels consisting of little plants with different colored leaves. So take [...]