tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post1745660686766762136..comments2024-03-28T13:18:03.669-07:00Comments on Succulents and More™: 2016 Spring Fling at the Ruth Bancroft GardenGerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-60818139051323722412016-04-22T00:26:34.220-07:002016-04-22T00:26:34.220-07:00Thanks for sharing Gerhard, you're exactly rig...Thanks for sharing Gerhard, you're exactly right that there's always something new to see. I still remember being part of Ruth's 100th birthday celebrations in the gardens, and it was an incredible day.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424782430147114976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-51016005506065468372016-04-18T16:50:48.451-07:002016-04-18T16:50:48.451-07:00Timely reminder to check out the puyas at the Hunt...Timely reminder to check out the puyas at the Huntington. Maybe I'll find that small grass tree at the sales this year. And so good to see Mr. Ripple given all the room he wants. Inspiring visit, thank you Gerhard!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048985060349929026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-55350285416077387612016-04-18T16:01:36.617-07:002016-04-18T16:01:36.617-07:00There are so many great shots in this post I could...There are so many great shots in this post I couldn't possible comment on them all! That Agave franzosinii looks like a sculpture! The golden barrel cactus couldn't have a better frame than that rusty metal structure and the Yucca 'Bright star' was similarly well-framed by the Drosanthemum. I didn't realize that Ruth Bancroft still lived on-site - if there's any question as to the positive health effects of gardening, I can't think of a better example.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-36057021510562960322016-04-18T14:22:52.346-07:002016-04-18T14:22:52.346-07:00107! I can't quite get my mind around that...
...107! I can't quite get my mind around that...<br /><br />The only reference to 'Rabid Dog' I've found online is this one specific plant at the RBG. It sure is a stunning selection, with awesome teeth. Regarding the name, it does sound a bit aggressive, but it's in the same vein as Agave parrasana 'Meat Claw'.<br /><br />I'm tempted to swing by the RBG next weekend to check on the echinopsis. The RBG will be part of the Garden Conservancy's East Bay Open Garden Days on Saturday, April 23: <br /><br />https://www.gardenconservancy.org/events/all-events/san-francisco-east-bay-ca-open-dayGerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-84233350435868361472016-04-18T14:14:14.233-07:002016-04-18T14:14:14.233-07:00Wow, 107 and still enjoying her garden. That is c...Wow, 107 and still enjoying her garden. That is completely wonderful. <br /><br />The RBG looks great. The 'Rabid Dog' Agave is very attractive (not sure I like the name, though), and of course your photos are always a treat. If only those Echinopsis flowers had been open that day. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-89271479876525409532016-04-18T14:10:24.567-07:002016-04-18T14:10:24.567-07:00Yes, THANKS!!!!Yes, THANKS!!!!Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-76106523731079358052016-04-18T12:39:35.612-07:002016-04-18T12:39:35.612-07:00The agaves dug from the garden are a steal. I wish...The agaves dug from the garden are a steal. I wish I had room.<br /><br />Yes, I thought of you when I took those photos of the Agave franzosinii clump framed by the majestic valley oak.<br /><br />I've never had the pleasure of meeting Ruth herself. From what I hear she still spends time in the garden occasionally. She still takes an active interest in what's being planted, etc.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-10809903077376636152016-04-18T12:35:51.370-07:002016-04-18T12:35:51.370-07:00I've been to the RBG so many times, and yet th...I've been to the RBG so many times, and yet there's something new to discover each time. The garden staff and the many volunteers work tirelessly to make the garden better and better.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-27560577304982808472016-04-18T12:35:05.695-07:002016-04-18T12:35:05.695-07:00Jane, thank you so much for the link to the oral h...Jane, <strong>thank you so much</strong> for the link to the oral history of the RBG from 1991 and 1992. It looks to be a fascinating read. Can wait to get started!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-72848205753061340852016-04-18T12:32:19.543-07:002016-04-18T12:32:19.543-07:00That puya was something else, wasn't it? I'...That puya was something else, wasn't it? I'm so happy I got to see it in flower.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-1698285044182722162016-04-18T08:27:02.111-07:002016-04-18T08:27:02.111-07:00Excellent! Hannibal looks so menacing, but that wo...Excellent! Hannibal looks so menacing, but that wouldn't stop me from bringing him home if I could. And I see you captured a nice shot of "my" A. franzosinii! And you saw Ruth's own garden!!! You didn't get to meet her did you? Oh and Gerhard, I really needed this, it came at the perfect time, thank you!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-23391309361648269992016-04-17T22:09:26.641-07:002016-04-17T22:09:26.641-07:00So beautiful! If I could make my garden look half ...So beautiful! If I could make my garden look half this awesome, I would be so happy. Your pictures capture it's beauty so well.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441140267067281722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-21656792060544360022016-04-17T20:53:02.101-07:002016-04-17T20:53:02.101-07:00107. Wow. That's old.
I found this file onli...107. Wow. That's old. <br /><br />I found this file online http://digitalassets.lib.berkeley.edu/roho/ucb/text/bancroft_ruth.pdf<br /><br />It's an oral history with Ruth Bancroft about gardening. 184 pages of very easy reading. Highly recommended for gardeners, the hands in the dirt kind who want to know the best way to care for their succulents, and for insomniacs.<br /><br />I've just gotten started. She talks about garden design, garden people on the West Coast, plants, etc. Very entertaining.Jane Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016381279699618539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-78311743920980028342016-04-17T20:39:33.998-07:002016-04-17T20:39:33.998-07:00 you got some nice shots Gerhard, in crappy photo ... you got some nice shots Gerhard, in crappy photo conditions ! Nice job on the Puya.And thanks again for letting me tag along on the secret tour !kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.com