tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post4099519652731765563..comments2024-03-28T13:18:03.669-07:00Comments on Succulents and More™: Desert Garden at The Huntington: Old WorldGerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-86505846096895903172017-01-22T12:00:26.303-08:002017-01-22T12:00:26.303-08:00Thank you so much! I try hard to identify as many ...Thank you so much! I try hard to identify as many plants as possible, for my readers and for myself. That way I don't have to store all the info in my head :-).Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-73211256436878970942017-01-22T11:59:07.346-08:002017-01-22T11:59:07.346-08:00I'm so grateful for visionaries like Hertrich!...I'm so grateful for visionaries like Hertrich!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-91915142755758586822017-01-22T11:57:58.439-08:002017-01-22T11:57:58.439-08:00NEVER :-)NEVER :-)Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-72486178994181523362017-01-22T11:54:17.672-08:002017-01-22T11:54:17.672-08:00As I sit here in the snow touring the Huntington h...As I sit here in the snow touring the Huntington has been a real pleasure. Your photos are superb! Your identification of the different species is terrific.Gardenguruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688989598642784685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-48300932674719883382016-07-31T17:17:48.133-07:002016-07-31T17:17:48.133-07:00Thank goodness for Hertrich. Wonderful post, Gerh...Thank goodness for Hertrich. Wonderful post, Gerhard!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048985060349929026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-43930739179038386612016-07-31T15:55:31.354-07:002016-07-31T15:55:31.354-07:00Most excellent photos. I hope you don't get t...Most excellent photos. I hope you don't get tired of hearing that. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-34723784847284514052016-07-29T19:38:57.022-07:002016-07-29T19:38:57.022-07:00I hope so, Gerhard! FYI, Annie's has the Bout...I hope so, Gerhard! FYI, Annie's has the Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition' available by mail order. That's where I got mine as I haven't seen it offered locally either. I just checked and they show it still available.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-32388447408542134292016-07-29T17:03:46.107-07:002016-07-29T17:03:46.107-07:00Thank you, Kris! It's easy to be inspired in s...Thank you, Kris! It's easy to be inspired in such an inspirational place. <br /><br />I'm still bummed you weren't able to join us. Maybe next time!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-67328497356763803422016-07-29T17:02:14.595-07:002016-07-29T17:02:14.595-07:00I still cling to the hope that someday there might...I still cling to the hope that someday there might be a Garden Bloggers Flinger in that area :-).<br /><br />If you want a poor person's Aloe erinacea, look for Aloe melanacantha. Almost as pretty.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-78901906945043442712016-07-29T17:00:53.495-07:002016-07-29T17:00:53.495-07:00I love reading about the garden history, especiall...I love reading about the garden history, especially about the pioneers like Hertrich. Where are they now?? There is so much wealth, surely somebody must be investing liberally in creating a superstar garden!?Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-11801834389578964812016-07-29T16:58:16.143-07:002016-07-29T16:58:16.143-07:00David, thank you so much for your kind words. That...David, thank you so much for your kind words. That makes me very happy.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-13101265169418796682016-07-29T16:49:47.142-07:002016-07-29T16:49:47.142-07:00Yes! It could definitely be Aloe petrophila. Good ...Yes! It could definitely be Aloe petrophila. Good detective work!<br /><br />Oh no, I had no idea there was a 'Hobbit' too!! I looked at photos, and I can't tell the difference even after reading <a href="http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=2680" rel="nofollow">San Marcos Growers' description</a>.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-68986622041007802422016-07-29T15:29:47.365-07:002016-07-29T15:29:47.365-07:00Another extraordinary set of photos, Gerhard! A f...Another extraordinary set of photos, Gerhard! A few looked almost like paintings, most notably the 8th one from the bottom of the Aloidendrons under that "mackerel sky." Like Loree, I'm fascinated by the Aloe erinacea.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-14434567904108104562016-07-29T10:56:02.376-07:002016-07-29T10:56:02.376-07:00*SIGH* it's always a good day to drool over pi...*SIGH* it's always a good day to drool over pictures of the Huntington, that is if you can't visit in person. That Aloe erinacea gets me every time. WANT!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-87118637747667497192016-07-29T09:08:25.182-07:002016-07-29T09:08:25.182-07:00So many drool-worthy plants. I had to click and e...So many drool-worthy plants. I had to click and enlarge each picture and swoon over each one! Thanks for the history too. Very interesting to know that Huntington, now a name associated with the famous desert garden, didn't even like cacti! You had quite auspicious partners in crime. Someday, I must visit this awesome place in person but for now, your pictures make me very happy!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-11364050653378455882016-07-29T05:43:13.906-07:002016-07-29T05:43:13.906-07:00Some lovely photos of a spectacular garden, and I ...Some lovely photos of a spectacular garden, and I really appreciate your commentary on the garden's creation and history. This is without doubt one of the most stunning succulent gardens in the world. Your photos do it justice!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424782430147114976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-75455015284845537462016-07-28T18:43:34.849-07:002016-07-28T18:43:34.849-07:00Hello, HooverBoo knows. Something very similar to ...Hello, HooverBoo knows. Something very similar to it came up as Aloe petrophila on her website when I googled "red aloe huntington". I hope she will correct me if I am wrong.<br /><br />I have 'Gollum' and 'Hobbit' but they never ever have looked that good. I must figure out what is wrong and take better care of them!Jane Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016381279699618539noreply@blogger.com