tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post2683402331975053089..comments2024-03-27T19:59:56.174-07:00Comments on Succulents and More™: March 2015 snapshot of the front yardGerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-86755198512751047442015-03-14T13:38:35.869-07:002015-03-14T13:38:35.869-07:0020°F? Hmmm [rubs hands together]... I saw one at t...20°F? Hmmm [rubs hands together]... I saw one at the Cactus Center, but I'm sure it and its pot must cost... well, probably more than I spent at the Huntington sale :~/ Hoover Boo's post was GORGEOUS. I have to make another visit to the HDG while some of the aloes are still in bloom. Luisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042236324318156854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-72862255694955084272015-03-14T10:33:00.613-07:002015-03-14T10:33:00.613-07:00I wasn't even planning it, it just happened. A...I wasn't even planning it, it just happened. And I like it that way.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-32764600033321716912015-03-14T10:31:35.493-07:002015-03-14T10:31:35.493-07:00The Huntington plant sale must have been incredibl...The Huntington plant sale must have been incredible. Did you see <a rel="nofollow">Hoover Boo's post</a>? She mentioned the 'Safari Sunset' too.<br /><br />Agave 'Sun Glow' should have the same cold-hardiness as 'Blue Glow' since it's a sport. So around 20°F or so.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-62939828002982731182015-03-14T09:23:28.313-07:002015-03-14T09:23:28.313-07:00Wowsa, it's all looking so good. Amazing how m...Wowsa, it's all looking so good. Amazing how much has changed since we were there last September.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-22943624238258467782015-03-13T18:34:16.769-07:002015-03-13T18:34:16.769-07:00Looks terrific! I saw 'Safari Sunset' yest...Looks terrific! I saw 'Safari Sunset' yesterday at the Huntington plant sale, and was hugely tempted. Maybe next time. Agave 'Sun Glow' is a stunner -- very hardy?Luisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042236324318156854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-60861888604733288222015-03-13T16:15:46.219-07:002015-03-13T16:15:46.219-07:00Kris, in your climate you can grow just about any ...Kris, in your climate you can grow just about any aloe, can't you? A. capitata is great. Heck, so many aloes are great. If I only I had a few acres, I would have a dedicated aloe garden, and an agave garden, an a garden with Australian and South African shrubs, etc.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-32564817958078454662015-03-13T16:13:32.185-07:002015-03-13T16:13:32.185-07:00In the olden days I would hang on to plants for de...In the olden days I would hang on to plants for dear life, now I know when to let go. Plus, we need to do our share to keep nurseries in business, don't we?Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-74566963216957545972015-03-13T16:12:20.603-07:002015-03-13T16:12:20.603-07:00Based on what the experts are predicting, this cli...Based on what the experts are predicting, this climate change is here to stay. I'm relieved to know what I will be prepared--or at least better prepared than some.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-69022251131266014542015-03-13T12:58:43.356-07:002015-03-13T12:58:43.356-07:00I also have a hard time keeping myself from tinker...I also have a hard time keeping myself from tinkering with a new - or renovated - garden bed. After all the work that goes into it, I want immediate gratification and small plants don't often deliver there. Your renovation looks great and you have lots of interest. I must get myself an Aloe capitata!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-2400637763574012342015-03-12T18:22:00.377-07:002015-03-12T18:22:00.377-07:00Looks great Gerhard ! I completely understand the ...Looks great Gerhard ! I completely understand the tinkering thing--I've been madly ripping out since last fall and I have large swathes of emptiness--waiting for new plants of course. Digging Dog is going to love me this year.kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-12075545906500050182015-03-12T15:13:02.133-07:002015-03-12T15:13:02.133-07:00Looking at your photos made me think of what your ...Looking at your photos made me think of what your garden was like a few years ago and how you gradually changed your planting to more drought tolerant ones. The garden is looking wonderful and you have so many amazing plants! Hope you get some more rain soon :)Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.com