tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post4518003022537896356..comments2024-03-28T13:18:03.669-07:00Comments on Succulents and More™: 2017 Succulent Extravaganza was a blastGerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-83011977275523327012017-10-13T14:37:39.270-07:002017-10-13T14:37:39.270-07:00I realized that I was there on Friday (played hook...I realized that I was there on Friday (played hooky - shhhh!) and came home Saturday morning, after spending the night with friends in Corralitos. Met a really nice lady named Ann (Anne?) who was a UC Davis Arboretum volunteer and master gardener...again, waiting my turn until I can retire and be a full time plant nut... Tonja in Sacramento https://www.blogger.com/profile/04016248442865951072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-133625785328205262017-10-12T16:47:32.768-07:002017-10-12T16:47:32.768-07:00With you being at the Succulent Extravaganza and t...With you being at the Succulent Extravaganza and the recent UC Davis Arboretum plant sale, I'm surprised we didn't literally bump into each other!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-31180285960854498012017-10-12T16:18:23.041-07:002017-10-12T16:18:23.041-07:00Okay, I was at this event too!!!! I didn't eve...Okay, I was at this event too!!!! I didn't even see the cactus propagation section!!! So glad to have found this blog...great minds... :) Tonja in Sacramento https://www.blogger.com/profile/04016248442865951072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-80031543618172466342017-10-04T18:11:36.532-07:002017-10-04T18:11:36.532-07:00The Extravaganza is a great event. The talks alone...The Extravaganza is a great event. The talks alone are worth the drive.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-27798573254765889102017-10-04T09:56:05.006-07:002017-10-04T09:56:05.006-07:00Haven't been there in years. So nice to be br...Haven't been there in years. So nice to be brought along by you and your camera. I envy your energy and how you make time for all these adventures. I think I've got to put it on my calendar early to do this trip next year. I've been to the nursery but never to the extravaganza. Mark Delepinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02502634636299441270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-64516142612825501682017-10-03T21:34:17.547-07:002017-10-03T21:34:17.547-07:00Puhlease... that sale was just a teaser...come up ...Puhlease... that sale was just a teaser...come up for the real thng in April!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-9143962114202369492017-10-03T16:22:36.028-07:002017-10-03T16:22:36.028-07:00The amazing thing is that that Kalanchoe beharensi...The amazing thing is that that Kalanchoe beharensis (and the Agave attenuata 'Boutin Blue') is indoors. Yes, the walls are translucent but it's never super bright in there. It might made a really nice patio plant!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-63132737611559034752017-10-03T16:21:23.033-07:002017-10-03T16:21:23.033-07:00More photos coming - I saved the best for last :-)...More photos coming - I saved the best for last :-)Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-34569035113224767622017-10-03T16:21:09.016-07:002017-10-03T16:21:09.016-07:00Never say never. I finally made it to the Hardy Pl...Never say never. I finally made it to the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon sale after all these years!<br /><br />Yes, Janet Sluis is phenomenal. The world needs more people like her!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-51588507922311012842017-10-03T16:20:20.844-07:002017-10-03T16:20:20.844-07:00I love Sierra Azul Nursery in Watsonville. Can you...I love Sierra Azul Nursery in Watsonville. Can you recommend any others?Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-44990373020317917112017-10-03T16:20:02.118-07:002017-10-03T16:20:02.118-07:00I think they bring in a lot of extra plants for th...I think they bring in a lot of extra plants for the Extravanza. Maybe next year? It would make a nice road trip :-).Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-2362921343055988222017-10-03T10:25:15.855-07:002017-10-03T10:25:15.855-07:00Succulent porn indeed! That Kalanchoe beharensis ...Succulent porn indeed! That Kalanchoe beharensis is the best I've ever seen. I love all the succulent displays in trunks and tool boxes and even that barbecue grill too. If only Castroville weren't so far away...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-52141830527048257312017-10-03T06:39:24.432-07:002017-10-03T06:39:24.432-07:00What a great little visit - I'll never get the...What a great little visit - I'll never get there (too far away) so it was lovely to walk through via your post.Barbara H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13624604708371495092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-59649335193672044082017-10-02T22:13:48.159-07:002017-10-02T22:13:48.159-07:00Thanks for another look at a seemingly fun event w...Thanks for another look at a seemingly fun event which I will probably not ever attend, oh well...you can’t do it all right? I’m glad you got a few more of the Sunset intros, Janet is a great plantswoman who really knows her stuff...good solid plants.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-60821823581826288312017-10-02T22:10:44.986-07:002017-10-02T22:10:44.986-07:00Thanks for sharing, it's always been a favorit...Thanks for sharing, it's always been a favorite of mine too. So many great nurseries nearby in Watsonville.David in Berkeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07429998034808702327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-89347033595400238562017-10-02T20:53:37.214-07:002017-10-02T20:53:37.214-07:00I got to visit there two years ago, but unfortunat...I got to visit there two years ago, but unfortunately by the time we got there they were 10 minutes from closing time, but at least we got a brief look at all the plants. I too love that cool coastal climate.Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-44327149091534043162017-10-02T18:00:32.658-07:002017-10-02T18:00:32.658-07:00Why don't you plan on going with me next year?...Why don't you plan on going with me next year? I can pick you up and we can share a room. <br /><br />I got the 'Meerlo' lavender and 'Platinum Beauty' lomandra I mentioned. PLUS an unlabeled leucospermum in a #5 pot for only $10! They were easy to miss (they were in front of the office across from the taco truck). There were at least 20 of them, all of them $10 in #5 cans (less than wholesale!). Two varieties, yellow and orange, although nobody knew which was which. I got one that looks like it has tiny flower buds already.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-56081550016550314302017-10-02T17:56:39.692-07:002017-10-02T17:56:39.692-07:00Awww, how nice of you to say!Awww, how nice of you to say!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-15576216835793531462017-10-02T17:56:09.100-07:002017-10-02T17:56:09.100-07:00We missed you! Next year :-)We missed you! Next year :-)Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-39493492783227471962017-10-02T17:55:44.948-07:002017-10-02T17:55:44.948-07:00Kathy, I can't tell you how much I enjoyed the...Kathy, I can't tell you how much I enjoyed the ocean air. So wonderful!<br /><br />Yes, I've been to Sierra Azul several times. Great nursery indeed. <a href="http://www.succulentsandmore.com/2012/02/sierra-azul-nursery-gardens-watsonville.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> is a post I wrote in February 2012.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-28582752081198327912017-10-02T17:48:41.515-07:002017-10-02T17:48:41.515-07:00Wonderful post ! This event has been on my bucket ...Wonderful post ! This event has been on my bucket list for years but I always seem to get Sept filled up with business travel. Maybe next year . I yearn fro that fabulous Central Coast climate too. Have you visited Sierra Azul ? Very nice nursery with display gardens and great selection of summer dry and aussie plants.<br />kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-54977165482113715562017-10-02T15:51:36.707-07:002017-10-02T15:51:36.707-07:00I went on Friday morning, and got there to attend ...I went on Friday morning, and got there to attend Brian Kemble's walk and talk. My two friends wanted to go right after lunch so I had to miss most of the talks! I may go without them in the future. Great photos, what did you come back with? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241604602356561368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-8716782939997788952017-10-02T15:08:08.962-07:002017-10-02T15:08:08.962-07:00Gerhard. I never get enough time to talk to you. I...Gerhard. I never get enough time to talk to you. I also never take photos because I know you will take the best ones. Fabulous! Thanks for sharing. Deana Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08667584606691026000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-78273440017864720212017-10-02T13:40:54.205-07:002017-10-02T13:40:54.205-07:00Your photos are definitely Succulent porn and I lo...Your photos are definitely Succulent porn and I loved them! I missed the show for the first time this year but seeing your photos I feel like I was there! Love the framed group photo, how fun!Candice Suter.....Sweetstuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439964856042558664noreply@blogger.com