I often say “I love my publisher” because Timber Press is so wonderful to work with. And here’s one more reason to praise the largest publisher of gardening books in the US. Just look at what they’re giving away! Don’t delay! This giveaway opportunity ends Oct. 14, 2017. Hunt Collection owner Mike Pyle is the [...]
Designing with Succulents
Make a Mini Succulent Scene
September 21, 2017 – Posted in: SucculentsRecently 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 [...]
Book Release and Giveaway: Designing with Succulents
August 24, 2017 – Posted in: Contests and Giveaways, SucculentsI’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 [...]
Announcing the Second Edition of Designing with Succulents!
April 21, 2017 – Posted in: SucculentsWhen publisher Timber Press proposed a celebratory 10th anniversary, second edition of Designing with Succulents, I figured all I’d have to do is change a word here and there and add a few photos. So I agreed to what seemed like a reasonable deadline—six months. But as soon as I dove into the project, I realized so much [...]
Exquisitely Symmetrical Succulents at the Extravaganza
September 21, 2016 – Posted in: SucculentsNever mind how practical they are for waterwise gardens, what we really love about succulents is how they LOOK. The eye simply revels in symmetry, and no category of plants do it better. So, of all the succulents that are symmetrical, which are over the top? These are from my latest YouTube release, “Favorite Scenes from the Succulent [...]