Recently a friend came by with a fire pit she’d picked up on a community website for free. Before bringing it over, she drilled holes in it for drainage. Naturally we both thought it would be perfect for succulents, but deciding to make a little scene took a lot of brainstorming and hunting around my[...]
When I was in London last week for an intensive workshop, immediately after I dropped my bags off at the hotel, I rushed out for a walk to get re-acquainted with this city that I love so dearly. There was a time in my life when I flew to England regularly to visit and study[...]
Have you noticed? Fingers are sometimes too short, fat and clumsy for picking bits of dirt, dried leaves and pebbles from plants with narrow leaf axils, rosette succulents and spiny cacti. Which is why I wouldn’t be without my long-handled tweezers. Not only is debris unsightly, it holds moisture that can rot the crown. I like to groom fleshy or[...]
This past spring I witnessed the superbloom in the California deserts. It was a sensation. The superbloom began in late winter in the southern most deserts and progressed northward, a result of ample rain after five years of drought. I was particularly intrigued, and made two separate visits to the Sonoran Desert east of San[...]
I’m pleased to announce the release of my new book: The completely revised and updated second edition of Designing with Succulents! Take a 2-minute tour of the book ~ I’m also delighted to announce a special giveaway sponsored by publisher Timber Press and Garden Design magazine! Winner will receive a copy of the book AND[...]