tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post4190755922152411675..comments2024-03-28T13:18:03.669-07:00Comments on Succulents and More™: Of leaves and lightsGerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-24438094321831958402014-12-09T18:00:18.716-08:002014-12-09T18:00:18.716-08:00You a slacker?!? Never!
I find removing leaves f...You a slacker?!? Never! <br /><br />I find removing leaves from succulents almost Zen-like. Some people get that feeling of tranquility from folding clothes, I get it from being around my succulents. Call me nuts!!<br /><br />If anybody is interested in these solar-powered fairy lights, here is where I got them: <a href="http://www.boardwalkbuy.com/products/17-meter-string-of-100-led-solar-powered-fairy-lights" rel="nofollow">BoardwalkBuy.com</a>. Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-5377421871487418172014-12-09T17:54:11.043-08:002014-12-09T17:54:11.043-08:00My wife also asked me why I didn*t use a leaf blow...My wife also asked me why I didn*t use a leaf blower. I just find it easier to use long-handled tweezers. I have more control than I would with a leaf blower; ours is electric so there's the cord to deal with as well.<br /><br />Rain is very welcome, but I wish it would be more spaced out. Everything seems to be so cataclysmic lately...Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-79075910554961269292014-12-09T17:51:25.763-08:002014-12-09T17:51:25.763-08:00Laura, I'm sure everything is fine in your gar...Laura, I'm sure everything is fine in your garden. We've had enough rain-free days to dry things out a little. At least that's what I keep telling myself :-).Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-2449864999044796272014-12-09T17:50:35.475-08:002014-12-09T17:50:35.475-08:00Great to hear your 'Hercules' is with the ...Great to hear your 'Hercules' is with the program now. It's supposed to become a monster!!<br /><br />I'm a bit scared of this coming storm. Gusts up to 60mph? And 3" of rain? I guess there's nothing we can do except ride it out.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-7264799794531040912014-12-09T17:42:25.012-08:002014-12-09T17:42:25.012-08:00Okay now I'm feeling like a slacker, I should ...Okay now I'm feeling like a slacker, I should have went out and cleaned the (latest round of) leaves from my plants today. And those lights...I LOVE them.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-13007355505441514862014-12-09T15:21:26.569-08:002014-12-09T15:21:26.569-08:00Would a leaf blower/vacuum have made the job any e...Would a leaf blower/vacuum have made the job any easier, or are they wedged in there? <br /><br />Three inches sounds like a lot for your area. Hope the additional doesn't come in storms that are too crazy!Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393082652312828458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-76519036588069941962014-12-09T04:33:25.341-08:002014-12-09T04:33:25.341-08:00OMG ! Now I can't wait to go home. My succule...OMG ! Now I can't wait to go home. My succulent s are probably rotting now. Your babies are looking so good Gerhard. I want to order some of those lights. Laura Balaorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05637747125216983963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-9470802653367545322014-12-09T00:19:31.937-08:002014-12-09T00:19:31.937-08:00Everything looks fantastic. Good news my Hercules ...Everything looks fantastic. Good news my Hercules has finally filled out. Bad news is the damage and more to come. I will clean up after this next storm. Cross your fingers that my gazebos and new greenhouse are still standing when it's over. Candice Suter.....Sweetstuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439964856042558664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-64740177128855674502014-12-08T17:15:25.056-08:002014-12-08T17:15:25.056-08:00My lights are the antithesis of Vegas. If anything...My lights are the antithesis of Vegas. If anything, they bring to mind the dark alleyways of Vegas at night, LOL.<br /><br />Kelly Griffin's garden: I don't even know what to say! Can I have one of each plant in his garden? I assume he lives in San Diego County where everything grows to perfection? Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-61054035536238830572014-12-08T17:08:33.248-08:002014-12-08T17:08:33.248-08:00Should have said: near a Black Lace' elderberr...Should have said: near a Black Lace' elderberry and under a 'Bradford' pear. It collects leaves from both.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-46863940123499706562014-12-08T17:07:09.723-08:002014-12-08T17:07:09.723-08:00I may have planted that Agave macroacantha in the ...I may have planted that Agave macroacantha in the wrong place (near the 'Black Lace' elderberry). I think I'll move it next spring to a spot as far away from trees as possible.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-79447641880829199332014-12-08T14:41:49.306-08:002014-12-08T14:41:49.306-08:00Even here with less rain than up north I have to a...Even here with less rain than up north I have to also be careful to get the leaves off the aloes. Creates fungal infections if not rot. <br /><br />I like the subtle quality of your new lights. The ones as bright as Las Vegas seem a little vulgar. <br /><br />as an aside, did you see this youtube of Kelly Griffin's garden? Oh my!<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHHIh4d6oN0<br /><br />Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-41437798249014119452014-12-08T14:21:01.282-08:002014-12-08T14:21:01.282-08:00A little inconvenience having to clean out all tho...A little inconvenience having to clean out all those leaves (especially on the Macroacantha) but that should be it now with all the leaves from the deciduous trees now all down. I quite like the subtle glow of your new lights although it would look good too brighter. A bit of time will tell :)Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.com