I have a lot of succulents and I’m always happy to share, but I haven’t always been as successful as I would like when it comes to propagating new plants. Succulents are pretty easy to root but it helps to have a...
Read MoreI have a lot of succulents and I’m always happy to share, but I haven’t always been as successful as I would like when it comes to propagating new plants. Succulents are pretty easy to root but it helps to have a...
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I love this kalanchoe. A friend gave me a bunch of cuttings from his plants year 5 years ago and...
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Trailing Jade – Senecio jacobsenii – I am growing a few of these and love them! They...
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I have been having fun with my succulent bonsai trees. This one is coming along nicely. ...
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I don’t know where I got this aeonium but it has been very satisfying. Look at those...
Read MoreI am forever taking cuttings from my plant collection. It can be slow but it’s satisfying work, and I have so many plants now I can share freely with my friends. Did you catch my Sept 9, 2017 article in the San Diego...
Read MoreSpring has sprung! Mi Esposo and I took a daycation out to the desert a couple of days ago and saw beautiful vistas of wildflowers in bloom. We did a big circle out Hwy 8, through Ocotillo, over to Borrego Springs, up Banner...
Read MoreI heard a weird popping sound the other night and couldn’t figure out what it was until I took my morning garden walk yesterday. I’ve had this Elephant’s Foot AKA Pony Tail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) for about...
Read MoreI am proud to report that I have not one, not two, but three different stapelia succulents in my garden are blooming at the same time. I wish I could tell you my secret to making this happen, but I don’t have a clue. The...
Read MoreAfter a week of blustery rain, the sun came out today and the garden came to life. I was glad to spend time outside with my plants. There was a bit of wind damage, but rain has a way of making plants look so vibrant and fresh. A...
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Southern California may not have dramatic seasons, but there are different, monthly tasks that need to be done in our gardens. GO HERE for a breakdown of each month of the year.
