tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post2800839884421993985..comments2024-03-28T13:18:03.669-07:00Comments on Succulents and More™: Expanded retail nursery at the Ruth Bancroft GardenGerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-50255687073274431562015-02-24T20:16:41.699-08:002015-02-24T20:16:41.699-08:00I was hoping to find a 'Stained Glass' as ...I was hoping to find a 'Stained Glass' as beautiful as yours. <br /><br />If you make it to the Bay Area in March, please let me know. Would like to meet up with you.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-20948637002732069092015-02-23T19:14:17.264-08:002015-02-23T19:14:17.264-08:00Mine lives in a pot, and grows very slow. When it ...Mine lives in a pot, and grows very slow. When it gets too big it will be gifted or composted.kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-57803492449797604252015-02-23T18:32:35.558-08:002015-02-23T18:32:35.558-08:00Your 'Stained Glass' is a beauty! That is...Your 'Stained Glass' is a beauty! That is indeed one of the best succulent selections I've seen. I thought I had to wait til the plant sale in April, but now maybe I can tag-team a visit if/when I go to the SF show in March. A very timely report, Gerhard, thanks!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048985060349929026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-49030924604666648822015-02-23T16:53:55.095-08:002015-02-23T16:53:55.095-08:00Walnut Creek has pretty much the same climate as D...Walnut Creek has pretty much the same climate as Davis and sempervivums struggle in the summer. But closer to the Bay (Berkeley and Oakland are less than 30 minutes west of Walnut Creek) they thrive so it makes sense that the nursery carries them. <br /><br />I'd forgotten you have an 'Arizona Star'. How is it doing indoors?Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-4154693755344078632015-02-23T16:50:26.060-08:002015-02-23T16:50:26.060-08:00As nice as it looked, it gave off a high-maintenan...As nice as it looked, it gave off a high-maintenance vibe, and right now high-maintenance plants are not what I need.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-64264635328583517842015-02-23T16:49:21.672-08:002015-02-23T16:49:21.672-08:00The 'Stained Glass' are from San Marcos, a...The 'Stained Glass' are from San Marcos, as are many of the other agaves. All beautiful specimens, just as I would expect.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-73400189263289341442015-02-23T16:48:22.114-08:002015-02-23T16:48:22.114-08:00Let's meet up. I'll email you privately.Let's meet up. I'll email you privately.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-6483910081436409012015-02-23T16:48:00.150-08:002015-02-23T16:48:00.150-08:00I can't wait to take you there some day!I can't wait to take you there some day!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-22780277277351064022015-02-23T16:47:39.726-08:002015-02-23T16:47:39.726-08:00I think A. weberi 'Arizona Star' would mak...I think A. weberi 'Arizona Star' would make a good choice next to our front door. Full sun 8 hours a day in the summer.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-3071342467045275322015-02-23T16:46:49.775-08:002015-02-23T16:46:49.775-08:00Hopefully sooner than you think! You've always...Hopefully sooner than you think! You've always welcome to stay at our place :-).Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-60523673099004787592015-02-23T16:46:08.176-08:002015-02-23T16:46:08.176-08:00Wouldn't it be nice to be able to zip back and...Wouldn't it be nice to be able to zip back and forth?Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-81491348290131184182015-02-23T16:44:50.755-08:002015-02-23T16:44:50.755-08:00I love it when I see new plants in a nursery, not ...I love it when I see new plants in a nursery, not just the same stuff over and over.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-76106579085279715522015-02-23T08:00:03.932-08:002015-02-23T08:00:03.932-08:00The nursery looks great! I'd think that semper...The nursery looks great! I'd think that sempervivum would not do well there because of the heat. Not true?<br /><br />Strange that I have an 'Arizona Star' and you do not... but mine isn't going to get even 4' wide in a pot -- unless I put it in a really big one! Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393082652312828458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-25616114385420075612015-02-23T07:53:58.729-08:002015-02-23T07:53:58.729-08:00Forgot--'Ivory Curls' is a little fragile ...Forgot--'Ivory Curls' is a little fragile even here--mine got a sunburn. :( Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-81110969050643579682015-02-23T07:52:55.415-08:002015-02-23T07:52:55.415-08:00You got a really great copy of 'Stained Glass&...You got a really great copy of 'Stained Glass' there, also the Leucospermum. Good shopping trip.<br /><br /> I'm with Kris, bullet train (with large luggage compartment) and station adjacent to RBG needed! Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-3444720006137782352015-02-23T07:19:24.929-08:002015-02-23T07:19:24.929-08:00I'm gonna come down to visit RBG among other p...I'm gonna come down to visit RBG among other places at the end of April. Can't wait! I hope you leave something behind for the rest of us Gerhard. I have an 'Arizona Star' and it is really beautiful.... good choice!Paul Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12760554213574050280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-24104068032022106412015-02-22T23:27:29.990-08:002015-02-22T23:27:29.990-08:00I would have had palpitations if I went with you G...I would have had palpitations if I went with you Gerhard with all those goodies they have there!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-56135248179667077682015-02-22T23:24:50.832-08:002015-02-22T23:24:50.832-08:00Oh! Forgot to add: I have a generic green weberi, ...Oh! Forgot to add: I have a generic green weberi, and it seems to have handled our 25F temps and snow over New Year's with no signs of trouble. Mine definitely prefers sun to shade. Seems like a nice, hardy, non-fussy plant. Did I mention that 'Arizona Star' is beautiful...?Luisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042236324318156854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-130044132937742892015-02-22T21:31:57.264-08:002015-02-22T21:31:57.264-08:00Wonderful report! I wonder when I'll be back t...Wonderful report! I wonder when I'll be back to visit the RBG?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-26626189280898641522015-02-22T21:12:23.439-08:002015-02-22T21:12:23.439-08:00The prices may be a bit higher but it is good qual...The prices may be a bit higher but it is good quality stock and unlike big box crap, you get the expertise of the fantastic staff...Troy, Brian, Ryan and Walker. Priceless. If you're not already a member, become one and receive 10% off each and every plant purchaseplanthanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00345788078425944511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-10717364213152854982015-02-22T19:52:26.602-08:002015-02-22T19:52:26.602-08:00Oh my! It's too bad we don't have that bu...Oh my! It's too bad we don't have that bullet train to the Bay Area yet!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-22076690693866797812015-02-22T19:44:28.831-08:002015-02-22T19:44:28.831-08:00Beautiful plants, and the ones you chose are perfe...Beautiful plants, and the ones you chose are perfect! That Leucospermum is on my [always growing] want list now. I hear you about wanting to visit every week...Luisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042236324318156854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-71371817215567479892015-02-22T17:04:53.364-08:002015-02-22T17:04:53.364-08:00I looked at photos online, and 'Arizona Star&#...I looked at photos online, and 'Arizona Star' looks to be a beautiful plant in general, so it wasn't just the specimen at the RBG. The only thing I'm hesitant about is the potential size. Some sites give a width of up to 7 ft., others say 3 or 4 ft. That's quite a difference!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-28473906596002963202015-02-22T17:02:06.540-08:002015-02-22T17:02:06.540-08:00Sue, I'm sure you can shop at the nursery with...Sue, I'm sure you can shop at the nursery without paying the entrance fee. <br /><br />I'm actually surprised you think they're expensive. I think their prices are very reasonable for what you're getting. Of course the plants I'm interested in tend be rare and/or unavailable elsewhere in Northern California; I don't usually check prices on the more common species.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-33851165859554236852015-02-22T16:41:21.959-08:002015-02-22T16:41:21.959-08:00Do they do what some places do- let you in for fre...Do they do what some places do- let you in for free if your just interested in shopping at the nursery? While their stuff is nice, it's very expensive, and having to pay the entrance fee on top of that would be a deal breaker for me. Suesuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04876157448125007929noreply@blogger.com